Whitehouse High School ASL Club 2012-2013

ASL 2 & 3- Project #1- ASL Song

ASL 2 & 3- Project #1- ASL Song

You will introduce and perform a song of 2 minutes or more, but no longer than 4 minutes, for the class. You may record a video and bring it to me, or sign it live in class.

The English song lyric should be more than 16 lines and translate it into ASL verison.  Please submit both ASL and English song translation (typed or neatly written) to Mr. Quintana. 

Email: Quintanaf@whitehouseisd.org

You will be given class time to work on your songs.

ASL SONG presentation IS DUE ON September 25th!

SIGNED PORTION:

1. YOU WILL SIGN TO THE CLASS

·        Your introduction of the song needs to include:

·       your name

·       fingerspell song title

·       fingerspell name of the artist 

·        You need to sign the song CONCEPTUALLY and CONTEXTUALLY correct.

·       What is the song REALLY saying? If the lyrics say, “Baby you’re a firework,” is it actually saying that someone is an explosion in the sky? NO! (Think about what it REALLY means!)

·        USE ASL! Do not sign word-for-word and think how the signs can be used and manipulated to show a picture.

·       Keep in mind that sometimes the lyrics actually mean what they say…don’t overthink it.

·        It needs to flow and show the beat, and mood, of the music.

·        SHOW THE EMOTION OF THE SONG

·        Look at your audience.

·        Your signing must be original. You may use others for inspiration/ideas.

·        Be well practiced.

·        Your performance is your opportunity to shine.  You should be energetic, enthusiastic, and expressive!

·        Have your music prepared and ready to go - CD, radio, or iPod with whatever necessary hardware to make it audible to the class

·       Being unprepared will result in points lost.

·        Changing the song performed the day of presentation without the teacher’s consent will result in a 0!

·        DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! It shows in your performance, then it gets awkward.

Things to keep in mind when picking a song:

• Teacher must pre-approve the song

·        No vulgar language, discriminatory or sexual music allowed!

• Something that tells a story is usually easiest to interpret.  
• If it has a lot of metaphors (a phrase that paints a picture, and has an alternate meaning) it may be hard to interpret. The choice is yours. No extra are given or taken away for this.
• Example: “Baby, you’re a firework.”    
• Something more upbeat is usually best.
• Slow or romantic songs can be awkward and hard to sign.

WRITTEN PORTION/ VISUAL AID:

1. VISUAL AID:

a.     You will either turn in a video of you signing your song, or sign it live for the class.

1.      You can turn it in on YouTube, a disc, flash drive, etc.-. MAKE SURE IT WORKS!

2.      If you sign it live for the class, you will be videotaped for grading, and self-evaluation purposes.

3.      YOU WILL SIGN ON THE DAY YOU ARE TO PRESENT WHETHER YOU ARE READY OR NOT.

2. GLOSSING:

a.      You will write a simple ASL GLOSS next to, or below, your English lyrics of your signed performance. 

b.      You must include all the aspects listed below in the rubric.

1.      It must original. –Your signs and your words, not someone else’s.

2.      GLOSS is written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

c.      Don’t get “caught up” in the glossing part, and let it stop you from being creative and using classifiers.  The gloss is to show your teacher you understand what to sign.  Your teacher will be watching your SIGNING, not your gloss.

3. LYRICS:

                  a.     You MUST have 2 copies of the lyrics.

1.     One will be turned in to your teacher for a daily grade.

2.     One will be kept with you and brought to class DAILY until the conclusion of this assignment.

3.     You will turn in an official copy of the lyrics and gloss when it is your time to present.

Things to remember:

·       Wear clothing that is a solid color and contrasts your skin tone.

·       Use a solid background (i.e. wall, sheet, blanket, etc.)

·       NO GUM

·       No flashy/big jewelry. –It’s distracting and gets in the way.

·       Hair needs to be pulled back and out of your face.

o   I can’t grade your facial expressions if I can’t see them.

o   Constantly messing with your hair will result in points taken off.

·       Your performance must BE ORIGINAL!

·       Bring your lyrics with you every day to class. Failure to do so will result in a 50% for the day.

·       Show the beat and feel of the music with your signs and body language.

·       HAVE FUN WITH THIS!