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:

1. Demonstrate the ability to describe various shapes and sizes of objects.

2. Demonstrate the ability to describe surroundings and appearance of objects.

3. Demonstrate the ability to use the facial expressions to describe varying degrees of emotions.

4. Demonstrate the ability to use shifting perspectives to identify various viewing angles.

5. Demonstrate the ability to infuse gestures in signs.

6. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a dialogue between two or more people using gestures.

7. Demonstrate the ability to present a story through gestures.

8. 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:

1. Google Classroom

2. ZOOM Platform

3. 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