RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE-MARBEL

INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

VISION

RMMC-MI is a premier learner-centered institution committed to quality standard and

innovative development.

MISSION

RMMC-MI shall set a quality instruction, research and extension, and effective
resource management.

CORE VALUES

"Guided by the vision, mission and goals of the institution, all RMMCians uphold the
following core values."

R - Resilience - The ability to adapt to change and challenges, and stand firm on
institutional beliefs and values.

M - Modesty - The practice of work ethics and simplicity in actions and words.

M - Mindfulness - The awareness and maintenance of a non-judgement state of one's

individuality.

C - Compassion - Possession of sympathetic consciousness with others.

M - Motivation - The desire and one's commitment to actualize goals, specific roles and
functions for the benefits of the constituents.

I - Integrity - The quality of being honest, moral upright and doing right things in a
reliable way
 RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE-MARBEL
INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

COURSE INFORMATION

 Course Number : TPC 6

 Course Name : TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

 Course Description : Travel Writing & Photography introduces and equips

students with pertinent skills and techniques to craft publishable travel feature
articles. Important topics addressed in this unit include finding a compelling story,
researching for a story, interviewing skills, writing techniques, and pitching story
ideas. The complimentary vital component is taking powerful images to
accompany the travel feature piece. Students will learn the technicalities of taking
a compelling image and ways to compose and frame photographs that are
meaningful to the article.

 Apart from learning the skills and techniques of writing and capturing still images,
the unit examines the debates and discourses of travel writing as a genre. We
will introduce ethical practices in travel writing, as well as in editing and taking
photographs. Students will learn the importance of being aware of their own
perspectives, being sensitive towards local cultures and practices, and ways of
handling controversial topics.

 Pre-requisite : TPC 1

 Co-requisite : None

 Credit : 3.0 units

 Class Schedule :

Synchronous Sessions:
Monday’s and Thursday’s
Friday’s
Platform use:
LMS, Google Meet, Zoom

Asynchronous Sessions:
Tuesday’ and Wednesday’s
Platform use:
Messenger, LMS
 RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE-MARBEL
INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

 Topics

Time Frame Topics

Prelims Classroom Orientation
Definition of Travel Writing
 What is Travel Writing Definition
 Stages of Travel writing
 Elements of Travel Writing

Types of travel writing

 18 irresistible types of travel writing
 12 Types of Travel Writing
 Every Writer Should Know

Midterms Travel Bloggers in the Philippines and their famous

Blogs
 Top Travel Vloggers in the Philippines and their
most number of watched Vlogs

Famous Travel Bloggers in the world and their

famous Blogs
 Top Travel Vloggers in the World and their most
number of watched Vlogs
Finals Photography
 Definition of Photography

 Course Requirement

The following requirements are given to the students for them to understand the
principles about managing hospitality organizations and reach the level of excellence in
providing a positive experience to their guests in the future. Moreover, it will help to
attain the given subject objectives.
Class Participation and Recitation
 Written Outputs: Research Works
 Educational/ Familiarization Tour/Assessments
 Attendance
 Major Examinations
 Project
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INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructions for Starting Your Travel Blog:

 Google has a free blog setup—Blogger; to set up your blog, please go to this
website: http://www.blogger.com
 This is a trusted, reliable (and free) blog tool; it also has a quick and easy
setup; if you wish to use another site, please let me know
 If you are not familiar with setting up a blog, please go to this website for a
quick overview of how to set up your blog with Blogger:
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-google-blogger-1616420
 You may determine your own design
 Pictures are not a requirement of the travel blog assignment; if you choose to
place pictures on your blog, that will be fine (please remember that pictures
you post on your blog should be considered public; pictures should be
appropriate for a college audience); the grade for the blog, however, will be
based on content, not design
 Please enter one Travel Blog entry per week
 As soon as you set up your travel blog, please email me the website address
for your blog (the blog will be made public to our class)

 Grading System

Prelim Midterm Final

CS = A + Q + R CS = A + Q + R CS = A + Q + R
3 3 3
PFG = CS x 2 + E MFG = CS x 2 + E FFG = CS x 2 + E
3 3 3

Legend:
A = Assignment
PFG = Prelim Final Grade
Final Average Grade
Q = Quiz
PFG + MFG + FFG
MFG = Midterm Final Grade
3
R = Recitation
FFG = Final Final Grade
CS = Class Standing
E = Exam

 Policies and Guidelines

 RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE-MARBEL
INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Be punctual, log in on time, Dress properly

As a student enrolled in online classes, attendance still matters. You’ll want to log into
whatever online platform your professor is using. Make sure your computer is charged
and be ready to appear on screen in a timely fashion. Being late is not acceptable,
especially as your commute is (probably) from your bedroom to the couch in your living
room! Dress properly, being a young frontliner you must know how to present yourself.

2. Read the syllabus

This might sound silly, but read the syllabus ahead of time. Make sure you’ve read the
required reading, or are prepared to participate based on the syllabus provided by your
instructor. The syllabus is still your road map to successfully passing and excelling in
the courses you’re enrolled in so don’t forget to look at it beforehand.

3. Introduce yourself and respect your peers

Make sure you introduce yourself and talk slowly. Sound quality will differ depending on
each student’s home office set up. You’ll want to make sure people can hear you and
that you can hear them. Discussion sessions -- even in person -- can become
contentious if you strongly disagree with one of your peer’s opinions. However, make
sure you respect your fellow students and allow them the microphone floor when they
are speaking.

4. Set up your space, make sure it’s quiet and uninterrupted

Logistically, to make sure you can participate fully as an online student, you will want to
set up a space that is, as much as possible, free of distractions as possible and that will
be uninterrupted for the full duration of your class session. It’s also recommended that
you set up a clear background behind you -- cover up your favorite band poster, don’t
let them see your dirty laundry all over the floor. Lock your door for privacy and to be
sure your roommate won’t walk in, and if you have family members politely ask them not
to disturb you during the call/meeting, lest you face a situation

5. Test your tech

Glitches in your technology mean you could miss some vital part of your professor’s
lecture. Make sure the camera is stable and that your audio or microphone works. Use
headphones to make sure you can hear everyone. Plug in your computer and make
sure it’s charged ahead of time. 

6. Embrace being flexible

As an online learner, you’ll likely be familiar with the appeal of this type of learning --
setting your own schedule, working from home, and more. Being flexible is essential to
being a successful online learner. It’s important that you manage your time effectively,
make sure you allow enough time and space in your day to log on.  
 RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE-MARBEL
INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Don’ts

1. Don’t be a wallflower, don't be afraid to speak up

Even in-person classes require students to be active participants -- so don’t be a
wallflower. Professors will be expecting you to participate even in an online class. Lean
into the microphone and make sure you offer your opinions and thoughts in a discussion
session. Don’t be afraid to speak up. In some ways there is less stress associated with
talking into a microphone than in-person.

2. No excuses for bad tech

As a student enrolled in an online class the professor will expect you to be able to set
up your technology accordingly to log in on time and to participate fully. And just like you
can’t blame your dog for eating your homework, you can’t really blame your
performance in your online class on technical problems. 

3. Ignore additional online resources

Don’t get distracted by other online resources or websites while you’re participating in
your online class or lecture. It’s easy to always be continually surfing the internet, but
you’ll want to pay attention and not stray from the content your professor or instructor is
providing you. Block pop-ups and make sure you turn off notifications while you’re
logged on and “in class.”

4. Don’t think you’re doing it all alone

Online learning can feel very isolated and lonely at times. Change this feeling by
collaborating with a classmate. Set up an in-person meeting and study date. Your
professor might also assign group projects which will make you feel more connected to
your fellow students. Don’t think you’re in it all alone. In fact, there’s an entire group of
other students in the same boat as you. Connect with them in our online forum
discussions.

5. Don’t get discouraged

A positive attitude will help get you through your online classes. Make sure you give
yourself breaks. Take walks, have a cup of coffee or tea break, commiserate with a
friend who is also taking an online class, take a yoga break, and schedule some time in
your day, every day, that is screen-free. Most of all, if you feel discouraged, honor that
for 10 minutes. Then get back to work.
Hopefully those who are new to online learning find it is, at the very least, a workable
temporary solution -- and possibly even something you want and personally preferable
to on-campus learning. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic way to accelerate your learning
and it will help you achieve your goals, both academically and personally. Online
learning gets you closer to degree completion and can give you the skills and
knowledge needed to excel in your career. So log on today!
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE-MARBEL
INC
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Prepared by:

GENEMAR G. MORTERA, CGSP, CTP, CHIA, MITHM(u)

Tourism Management Instructor