Tutorial 4 Video Production Session

The group I was in to make this film included Dave, Gareth, Pip and we were given an option on making a minute film on occupational justice, occupational disruption, occupational transition or occupational deprivation. We chose to base our film around the concept of occupational deprivation. Occupational deprivation is stated as being an external circumstance that influences and prevents someone from their occupation over an extended period of time (Townsend E.A. & Polaitajko, 2007). We used the concept of a wheelchair user experiencing occupational deprivation while they are on their way to the library.

We chose our roles in the film with Dave being the director/producer, Gareth being the superhero, Pip being the wheelchair user and I was the cameraman. Our story features Pip in a wheelchair and she experiences occupational deprivation on her way to getting a book from the library. There are many situations that occur that deprives Pip from her occupation and Gareth the superhero comes in and helps Pip overcome the obstacles that prevents Pip’s occupation.

Townsend E.A. & Polaitajko, H. J. (2007). Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy for health, well-being, & justice through occupation. Ottawa: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.