Elements of Visual Vernacular (VV)
Learn how to use cinematic signing techniques (like camera set-ups and angles).
Course Description
Elements of Visual Vernacular (VV)
You will analyze various cinematic signing techniques that are used in creating Visual Vernacular (VV). These cinematic signing techniques also apply to ASL poetry and signing translations of English poetry/songs.
You will learn how to use your hands to imitate different types of camera set-ups, camera movements, and advanced transitions.
It is strongly suggested that you also enroll in the "Signplaying 101: Structure of Signing" course, because that other course introduces concepts and techniques of signing that is the foundation for Visual Vernacular.
PREREQUISITE: "Signplaying 101: Structure of Signing"
This course is entirely self-paced. You will watch video lessons and possibly answer quiz questions. You are not required to interact with the instructor or other students. But if you wish, you may post questions or comments in the community page, and I will do my best to respond to any questions within 72 hours on weekdays.
After purchasing this course, you will have access to it for as long as this web platform is used. It is guaranteed that this course will through March 1, 2024. After that date, the instructor may decide to retire this course. If that's the case, there will be an announcement posted in the Signplaying community page, and you will still be able to access the course for one more month after the announcement.
This course offers 0.25 Professional Studies (PS) CEU credit at the Some Content Knowledge Level. To obtain the RID CEU, you will have to complete the entire course and pass the Final Exam with a minimum score of 80%. (If you fail the Final Exam, you can retake it for as many times as you need.) Then, you will get a course completion email with a link to the course evaluation. In the course evaluation, you don't need to answer all the questions, but you will need to submit your full name (as recorded in the RID system) and your RID member number. After you have submitted that course evaluation form with these two required information, I will work with the CMP sponsor (Interpretek) to process your CEU within several weeks.
Yes. The course provides specific instructions for how you can get your Certificate of Completion.
How to Navigate This Course
About Your Instructor
How to Contact Your Instructor
How to Get CEU Credit (for interpreters)
How to Get Certificate of Completion
Video Credits
What is VV?
Visual Vernacular vs. Sign Language Poetry
Introduction to Types of Signs for VV
Types of Signs: Draw
Type of Signs: Film
More About Draw vs. Film
Applying Draw & Film: Use More Film
Applying Draw & Film: Alternating Signs
Analyzing VV: "Eagle and Soccer Champion" by Justin Perez
FREE PREVIEWFrame Effects
Introduction to Camera Set-up
Front-Facing Camera Set-up
Rear-Facing Camera Set-up
Extended Camera Set-up
FREE PREVIEWBack-to-Back Camera Set-up
Multiple Camera Set-ups
Reviewing Camera Set-up
Introduction to Camera Movement
Pan
Tilt
Dolly
FREE PREVIEWTruck
Pedestal
FREE PREVIEWReviewing Camera Movements
Other Camera Movements
Introduction to Basic Transition
Standard Cut
Reframe
FREE PREVIEWSwitch
FREE PREVIEWReverse Angle Cut
FREE PREVIEWReviewing Basic Transition