Presented at the 2021 Summit

"For The Birds: Pixar How To..."

0.3 CEUs, PS

Using what we call Sign Mime (also called Cinematic ASL in present) with non-conventional signs and is all handshapes and all mimed. Handshapes, gestured movement, and visual emotions/expressions are used to perform in sign mime with using short films of Pixar. The benefits of using sign mime is the ability to tell a story either through scripts or imagination that is wholly visual, and has the ability to imitate expressions and emotions, and enrichment in descriptive skills. Develop your storytelling skills from one of short films of Pixar in showing you how to use handshapes, gestures, and visual signs. All will have a “hands on” learning experience in different areas of Sign Mime’s techniques which are included: Body Classifiers, Body Part Classifiers, Instrument Classifiers, SASS, Point of Views, Abstract, Split Screen, etc.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch
  3. 3

    • Watch
  4. 4

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

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

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

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

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

  • Summit Attendee

    "This. This is exactly the kind of workshop I was looking for. Knowledgeable speaker, excellent interaction with the audience, great activity perfect material for the topic, fantastic energy…I can’t say enough! Loved, loved, loved it! I cant think of anything that would have made this better. Thank you so much!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "This was such an amazing workshop! I got lots of tips on using classifiers and great tools/videos to watch for future practice. He instructor was fun, enthusiastic and encouraging. I look forward to future workshops."

  • Summit Attendee

    "LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I always enjoy watching great ASL storytelling and Patrick is one of the best!! I learned so much and really enjoyed every minute. This presentation kept my attention…"

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Patrick Fischer

Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, CDI, ASLTA Master, is from several generations of fine artists and performers from Germany and has extensive experience in all things related to theatre and art. Patrick has been involved in a variety of artistic positions (artist, performer, director, producer, teacher, Director of Artistic Sign Language, and consultant) as well as participation in a variety of performances (storytelling, acting, and comedy) internationally. Patrick launched his business in 2005 as a way to provide services to those who want to learn more about theatre through deaf eyes. When not "working" in theatre he taught American Sign Language and deaf studies/deaf history, and currently is a certified ASLTA Master instructor. He has taught under the Sign Language Studies Program and Sign Language Interpretation Program in Portland, Oregon. Also, Patrick is a Deaf Language Model in Alaska. Patrick has his Graphic Design degree, and he is also an awarded professional artist and co-owner/marketing designer of the firm, Expert Business Support, Inc. To know more about Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, check out his website and YouTube: www.deafpatrickfischer.com www.youtube.com/mrshineyheadvideos
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