Presented at the 2020 Summit

Transformation: Developing Creativity With Handshape Parameters

0.2 CEUs, PS

This activity looks at the art and grammar of ASL transformation: The use and variety of handshapes for seguing from one concept to another. True fluency in ASL includes the ability to create and incorporate transformations that are syntactically correct, and express creativity in a visual language. Attendees will learn models for transformation creation opportunities and a greater understanding of transformations, through group discussion and development.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout

    • Pre-workshop Assessment
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.9/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "WOW WOW WOW! An excellent workshop. This was very practical and helpful."

  • Summit Attendee

    "Truly taught us how to sign outside of the box."

  • Summit Attendee

    "I. LOVED. THIS! PERIOD!"

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Crom Saunders

Crom Saunders grew up in Northern California, and graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a M.A. in Creative Writing. In addition to several appearances in full productions, improv events, The Encyclopedia Show, and performing with the ASL Comedy Tour circuit, Crom has his own one-man show, “Cromania!”, which tours internationally. Crom also has interpreted dozens of plays, from children’s theatre to musicals, including at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and has taught dozens of ASL linguistics and theatrical workshops across the nation. He currently teaches as Associate Professor and acts as Director of Deaf Studies at the ASL Department Columbia College, Chicago. Check out some of his work on http://thecromsaunders.com, http://writercrom.blogspot.com, his poetry translations on his “Ink-Stained Fingertips” Facebook page, or search “Crom Saunders” on YouTube.
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