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Deep Water Cinematographer Career Exploration Activity

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What do you think?

Imagine you are a cinematographer and on a piece of paper list the skills and equipment you would need in this career. Once you have a list visit this website: https://www.onetonline.org/find/ and search for cinematographer (top right hand corner)

  1. How accurate was your list?
  2. List three skills that you did not include on your list and that surprised you. Why do those skills surprise you?
  3. What additional skills would a cinematographer who films in the deep sea need?
  4. Revisit the website above and research occupations that are related to deep sea diving and compare the skills listed to your list.
  5. List three skills that you did not include on your list and that surprised you. Why do those skills surprise you?
  6. How common do you think a career as a deep sea cinematographers is?

What if?

Imagine you are the deep water cinematographer and make a list of what you would pack for a long voyage at sea. Make the list as detailed as possible. Ask a family member what they would pack, compare and contrast your lists. Who packed better? Why do you feel that way?

Reflection

Describe what you have learned about a career as a Deep Water Cinematographer. What surprised you the most? What about the career did you like the most and least? Would you consider a career as a Deep Water Cinematographer? Why or why not?

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