Workshop Participant Information
Your Role
I am interested in finding out what role underwater photography can have as an educational tool. As an experienced underwater photographer myself, I know what effect it has had on me, and I would like to find out what effect the experience of underwater photography has on other people.
I will ask you to take underwater photographs with a digital underwater camera (which I will provide). You may take pictures of anything you see in the water; whether you are snorkeling, swimming, surfing, diving, etc.
If you would like to participate, I will ask you to come to a workshop (1/2 hour) explaining the basics of underwater photography. After you fill out a short questionnaire, I will then distribute the cameras and you will have 2 weeks to take a full memory card.
At the workshop, you will also choose a date for a one-on-one interview after you have collected your pictures. The interview process will take approximately one hour. We will examine and discuss your pictures and you will choose your three favorite pictures. The cameras will then be returned.
After the interview, I will hold one more workshop (1-2 hours), which will bring all participants together to discuss their pictures and their experiences in the water. We will examine the best pictures each participant chose as a group.
At the conclusion of the study, all the pictures you take will be burned onto a CD and given to you for no cost. You may also choose your favorite picture and I will have a professional quality print produced and if you would like I will mat the picture for you for cost.
Thank you very much for your involvement in this research, your participation is greatly appreciated
Contact Me to Get Involved!: Mobile 0415542502
Email: steven.andrews@postgrad.curtin.edu.au
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