Zooming into World War One in the OnTV Studio
Capital E has released Across the Trenches – a new educational OnTV programme in their popular Digital Studios. Across
the Trenches has been designed for New Zealand school students to commemorate the centennial and discover lifestyle in
World War One.
This brand new documentary encourages students to focus on World War One with the aim of developing an insight into the
realities of the war. In their session at Capital E, they will report on life in the trenches including a closer look at
how it all began and the ANZAC’s participation; the role of new technologies and the tactics of battle, the spread of
disease, the camaraderie of the soldiers in the trenches, and the eventual Armistice.
During the session, students are assigned technical and creative roles toward making the documentary. Roles include
Camera Operators, Wardrobe Team, Technical Producer, Sound Designer, Graphic/Digital Artist, Presenter and Performer to
name a few. The students work with a Capital E Digital Tutor, aiming to create a high quality technology piece based on
New Zealand history.
Capital E’s free online Education Resource is available for teachers along with provided scripts: junior (approximately
Year 4 – 6) and senior (approximately Year 7 – 13).
Capital E’s Creative Technology Manager Melissa Conway says, “This new programme is an exciting leap forward into how
New Zealand children remember World War One. The programme not only encourages young people to look back and reflect,
but to remember this important part of history using their own creativity, latest technology and equipment.”
When schools finish their visit to Capital E’s Digital Studios, their students work is published online onto Capital E’s
YouTube account.
School bookings are now available online at the Capital E website, capitale.org.nz
ENDS.