Defining animation terminology with BSL users

Mortimer, Jonathan

Abstract

Exploring the gap in animation/games terminology available to BSL users, and working with BSL focus groups to propose new signs for animation. Reviewing the challenges and gaps in University policy and procedure for supporting both the student and delivery staff. This paper explores the challenges and learning opportunities for supporting the student through reasonable adjustment across a two-year period. With the BSL [Scotland] Act 2015 and BSL being one of the recognised languages of Scotland [Scottish Government], Scottish Universities could explore deaf excellence in animation and digital media education, which could benefit the rest of the United Kingdom.

• Presentation Conference Type: Keynote
• Conference Name: Educating animators conference
• Start Date: Feb 16, 2020
• Deposit Date: Mar 10, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 10, 2023
• Related Public URLs: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.24901.17129