Cel This project will develop three interactive multimedia sign language tutors on compact disc interactive (CD-I), in three European signed and spoken languages.The aim of the project is to improve communication between hearing and deaf people, by developing an innovative method of teaching sign language to hearing and deaf people. The teaching matter will be developed on compact disc interactive (CD-I).The discs will address the problem of the communication barriers between hearing and deaf people, which prevent deaf people accessing information, education and services. Greater awareness of the needs of deaf people will bring down these barriers. The project will produce, by the end of Year 2, three prototype discs and the accompanying evaluatory reports which will provide a model for interactive multimedia sign language teaching. The project aims to introduce a non-sign language user or beginner to a number of signs and sign sentences which would enable them to communicate at basic level with a deaf sign language user. Background information about Deaf culture will be given, to place sign language in context.The discs will allow the user to approach learning from two different angles - either from the spoken/written language 'phrase' or from the sign language 'phrase'. A 'phrase', for this purpose, is defined as a sign or collection of signs or word or sentence which conveys a complete sentiment - such as 'Can I help you?' The sign language 'phrases', and their English equivalent, will be decided by a working-group of deaf people and sign language experts as those used by and understood by deaf sign language users. The project is innovative as it can be used for reference as well as a teaching program. Users can learn either by watching the sign language and interpreting the 'phrase' or by choosing a written phrase and seeing the sign language equivalent. The digital video will enable users to study the construction of signs in slow motion, with greater clarity than currently available in analogue video.Technical Approach : The discs will be developed on Apple Macintosh computers and a Philips CD-I development workstation. The 'assets' - the video, audio and graphics - will be created independently, digitised on the Apple Macs and integrated into an interactive package using the CD-I authoring program Media Mogul. The discs will feature full screen full motion MPEG video.Impact and Expected Results : As well as three prototype models in three Member States, the project will establish a model for the subsequent development of interactive phrase books in other states. It will also heighten the profile of sign language in the respective states by emphasising the need for two-way communication. The products are equally intended for hearing people with a need to communicate with deaf people such as those employed in service industries and deaf people needing a reference source. Program(-y) HS-TIDE 1 - Technology initiative (EEC) for disabled and elderly people (TIDE), 1993-1994 Temat(-y) 5.3 - Tools for sign language Zaproszenie do składania wniosków Data not available System finansowania CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Koordynator Gateshead Metropolitan Burgh Council Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Central Library Prince Consort Road NE8 2LN Gateshead Zjednoczone Królestwo Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych Uczestnicy (3) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko Philips IMS Zjednoczone Królestwo Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych Rcs Etas Włochy Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS Grecja Wkład UE Brak danych Adres UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - PANEPISTIMIOUPOLIS - RIO Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych
