Presented at the 2022 Summit

Visual Vernacular - Personification of Videos, Pictures & Comics

0.3 CEUs, PS

When you look at videos, pictures, and comics words alone will not do it justice when describing the material. In this workshop we will focus on using facial expressions. We will learn how you can incorporate different facial expressions and animation into your storytelling. Using more facial expressions will make your signing more visually appealing.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.6/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.6/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.6/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.6/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    AMAZING ! I will never sign same again ,,,FUN...Thanks !

  • Summit Attendee

    More more more!!!! Love it. Really helped us to stretch our minds and imaginations.

  • Summit Attendee

    This workshop could be changed into a college course. So much to learn and not enough time to learn it all. Presenter is AMAZING!

Meet Your Presenter

Deaf Performing Artist

Giuseppe Giuranna

Originally from Italy, Giuseppe Giuranna is a sign language director and sign language artist. He is one of the most important exponents of the Visual Vernacular signing technique and continues to teach it. Giuranna has lived in Berlin since 1999 and works throughout Europe. He leads workshops, works as an actor and directs at the German Deaf Theater, at the Berlin Sign Language Festival, at the Sommerblut Festival in Cologne, at Deafmedia and at the Albatros theater group.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.