Designing an Augmented Reality Experience on the Great Northern Peninsula

The proposed project will carry out the initial steps of building an augmented reality experience for cultural tourism on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed interns will work closely with the partner
organization, which is a network of 13 cultural heritage sites in the region, including traveling to the region to collect information and meet with partners, compiling information in a database, creating an initial portfolio of animations, and designing a beta version of the app. One major goal of the GNPHN has always been a cohesiveness between the thirteen sites. We have found ways to link the sites together and to bring them full circle. This past year has had us refocusing our goals on developing new ways to attract and to reach new visitors. The network is now proposing to develop a new way forward for their heritage sites, their exhibits, experiences and products. We are proposing using Augmented Reality to attract and engage the next generation of visitors to our province.

Faculty Supervisor:

Todd Hennessey;Brennan Lowery

Student:

Partner:

Great Northern Peninsula Heritage Network

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program: