Deaf Awareness Project

The purpose of the Deaf Awareness Project is to draw attention to deaf people, their culture, accomplishments and their issues.

Iconic Sign Art Requirements

 8.5 x 11” minimum size  Use color  Should be visible from about 15 feet away  Name/class in SW on back  English translation on front  SignWriting translation on front  Hands are pictured (may print out / trace)  Motion is shown (arrows)  A picture is used to describe your iconic sign  The sign chosen must be truly iconic

Poster Rubric Points Earned Meets Expectations 3 Colors and Patterns

Enhance readability

Layout

Creatively enhances information

Graphics or Pictures Approaching Expectations 2

Support readability Balanced, uncluttered, adequate white space All graphics are engaging, enhance text Graphics enhance text

Does Not Meet Expectations 1 or 0

Detract from readability Not balanced, cluttered, insufficient white space Graphics do not enhance text

Score Titles and Subtitles

All titles and subtitles are clear, enhance readability Most titles and subtitles are clear, enhance readability Few or no titles or subtitles to clarify text

Text Size and Color

All text is clear and readable; a few changes in size and color enhance understanding Text is clear and readable; changes in size and color enhance understanding Some text is clear and readable; frequent changes in size and color do not enhance understanding

Writing Quality of Information Grammar and Spelling

Well written and organized, clear, easy to follow Adequately written and organized, clear, reasonably easy to follow Poorly written and organized, unclear, hard to follow Description is on topic, clear, complete, concise No grammar or spelling errors Description is on topic and mostly clear, could be a little more concise Description is off topic or not clear, incomplete, not concise One grammar or spelling error Many grammar and spelling errors

Poster Ideas, ASL 1-2

• Make & present posters (basic info on Deaf & ASL ASL 1-2 ): – How Deaf people view themselves (include examples of famous and accomplished deaf people) – The origin of ASL (Laurent Clerc, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, many different sign languages throughout the world, first grade school for the Deaf, first University for the Deaf) – The “Dark Ages” for the Deaf ( Alexander Graham Bell, nativism/eugenics, Milan Congress of 1880, residential schools before and after Milan Congress) – Communication strategies between deaf/hearing (gesture, drawing, writing, using an interpreter, difficulty lipreading, polite ways to get a Deaf person’s attention) – Visual Devices for alerting and communication http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/tmoran/asl1%20posters.htm

Poster Ideas, ASL 3-4

• Deaf, Deaf world • Deaf culture & history: – Navigating a sign environment (getting someone’s attention, passing between signers, rude & polite behavior around deaf, etc.) – Famous D/deaf people – Deaf history timeline – The 5 parameters & deaf poetry/stories – Political issues past & present (cochlear implants, oral vs. manual education debate) – Deaf sports & athletes – Deaf arts (visual & performance) http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/tmoran/asl1%20posters.htm