Project (Student/Volunteer)
Organization: Marine Protected Areas Research Group, University of Victoria
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
The Marine Protected Areas Research Group (MPARG) in the Department of
Geography at the University of Victoria (UVIC) is looking for a student or
volunteer to help develop a short documentary film
on a graduate research
project based in the Philippines. The goal of the film is to disseminate
results of a research project investigating different approaches for incorporating
local community input in the design of marine protected area networks in the
Philippines. The target audience for the film are small-scale fishers and
government officials in Southern Leyte, Philippines.
WHY FILM?
While researchers commonly disseminate their research findings through academic
papers or reports, efforts to communicate results beyond academic circles is
still limited. One method for communicating research findings to policymakers,
stakeholders, and the research subjects themselves, is through film. Film can
facilitate access and utilization of knowledge to stakeholder groups,
organizations, and institutions outside of academia. Furthermore, it can serve
as a progressive means of feedback for researchers.
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
The research team has compiled various videos from fieldwork in the
Philippines, including videos of focus group discussions and mapping exercises,
one-on-one interviews with fishers, fishing expeditions, and underwater
footage. The student will be responsible for editing and organizing the video
clips. Additional interviews with the research team may also be required. Their
main responsibility will be to work closely with the research team to develop a
short documentary illustrating the goals, research process, methodology, and
key research findings.
WHAT’S REQUIRED?
• This is not a paid position. There is the possibility of receiving course
credit as a GEOG 490 Directed Studies under the supervision of Dr. Philip
Dearden for appropriately qualified students.
• We are looking for a student/volunteer based in Victoria (BC, Canada) with
previous experience shooting and editing video.
• Duration: August/September to November/December, 2016.
INTERESTED? CONTACT US!
For more information, please contact Alessia Kockel (Lead Researcher) from
MPARG at:
akockel@uvic.ca
or 250-884-3401.
