Knowledge of visitor interpretation/Activities/Signs

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Objectives

Signs - understanding them


Activity

Looking at different signs and their interpretation


Task

Information Signs

Information boards on tracks are often used to communicate rules and warnings. They must command attention and appeal for people to take notice of them.

Think about some of the warning signs you have seen, what if anything made you first look at them and then read them. Was it the use of simple direct language?

People often have more respect for rules if they know the reasons for them.

Exercise 1:

Draw the following sign and then answer the question beneath (use words and pictures)


"Please" - Do not feed the birds and animals

WHY? (explan this)


Exercise 2:

Use graphics and universal symbols to create the following sign


Ross Creek Track

No bikes, No camping, No fires, No dumping rubbish, No fishing, No shooting,No swimming, Dogs on leads only


Exercise 3:

Create a message pyramid

Using the 3-30-3 Rule - create an interpretive panel sign providing information for visitors who want to ride the Otago Central Railtrail.

This can be completed either in the form of a poster (paper supplied) or on a powerpoint slide.

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