
COST: WEEKDAY S$100.00 per pax, WEEKEND S$120.00 per pax
PRIVATE TRACK MODE: S$50.00 (for 1 hour per pax)
Visual-Gestural Communication Workshop
Synopsis
The Visual-Gestural Communication WORKSHOP is designed for beginners to provide a throughout foundation for using Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) as a second language with your d/Deaf children, colleagues, neighbours, friends and family members. Physical activities are part of this workshop to build communication and storytelling skills, including Visual-Gestural Communication* and the use of classifiers. Fifteen-minute fingerspelling drills are included in every session.
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What is Visual-Gestural Communication* (VGC)?
Visual Gestural Communication is a non-verbal mode of communication where people use gestures, not voice to understand one another. This helps participants to learn to experience the world of silence, and to improve their non-verbal communication skills, including body language.
Learning Outcome
Through various VGC applications, participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate the ability to describe various shapes and sizes of objects.
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Demonstrate the ability to describe surroundings and appearance of objects.
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Demonstrate the ability to use the facial expressions to describe varying degrees of emotions.
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Demonstrate the ability to use shifting perspectives to identify various viewing angles.
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Demonstrate the ability to infuse gestures in signs.
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Demonstrate the ability to maintain a dialogue between two or more people using gestures.
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Demonstrate the ability to present a story through gestures.
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Demonstrate and develop the ability to retell situations in gestures.​
*Adapted from​ Visual-Gestural Communication - a Workbook in Nonverbal Expression and Reception (by Willy Conley)
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There is no graded exam in this level. Certificates are not provided.
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Duration
8 sessions, including ungraded assignments/presentations
24 hours in total
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Venue
Blended learning concept is adopted in this level:
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ZOOM Platform
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Blk 261, Waterloo Street, Singapore 180261
The unit number will be provided by email/WhatsApp.
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Pre-requisite: Had completed our Deaf Introductory Workshop.
Minimum number of students for commencement: 6
