American Sign Language

[Opening Scene]
A close-up shot of a laptop keyboard. A person’s left arm is visible as they type, focusing intently on their work. The next clip shows video editing software open on a laptop screen, displaying three clips of a male signing for an ASL research project.

[Research Lab Scene]
The scene transitions to a research lab with tables, video lights, and studio equipment in the background. A professor consults with a student about their ASL research project.

[Visual Research Display]
The next clip shows a close-up of a screen titled “Methods: 8 Sign Languages.” Flags and images of Deaf individuals representing LSF, ISL, JSL, LIBRAS, and other sign languages appear briefly. Text at the bottom reads: “16 Lexical Items.”

[Student Collaboration Scene]
A female student discusses a research paper on a desktop computer. Only the professor’s arm is visible in the background. Another clip shows a male professor signing instructions to his students during class. He signs: “Saw this, noticed, and understood.”

[Students at Work]
Clips show male and female students working independently on their laptops, editing, and preparing their projects.

[Faculty Introduction]
A title appears on-screen:
“Patrick Boudreault, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, ASL Program.”

Professor Boudreault signs:

“Hello, I am Professor Boudreault. I am with the Department of ASL.
This semester, I am working with senior students on their research projects.
They are currently preparing posters for their upcoming research exhibit.
The students are excited to showcase their findings.”

[Exhibition Day]
The video transitions to the research exhibit. Students stand beside their posters displayed on cubicle walls, engaging visitors who walk through the room. Two female students enthusiastically explain their projects in ASL to attendees. The camera pans across the exhibit, showing multiple presenters and posters as people interact and learn about each research topic.

[Student Presentations]
A female student signs:

“I interviewed three participants from different backgrounds and discovered the importance of early language acquisition.”

A male student signs:

“Why ASL is the best fit…”

The next scene shows a different poster titled “Which Is Darker: Color in NMS or SIGNS?” A female student points to data and diagrams on the display while explaining her findings.

Another female student signs:

“While I interacted with participants…” She gestures toward her poster as she continues explaining her research.

A wide shot shows Professor Boudreault standing in the background as attendees observe and discuss the projects.

A male student points to his poster and signs:

“That being said, I noticed one participant struggled to identify different colors, which became a key part of my findings.”

The camera focuses on a poster showing three facial images: one masked, one AI-generated, and one unmasked. Text and diagrams illustrate the research outcomes.

[Closing Reflections]
A female student signs:

“Gallaudet student.”

The video transitions to a smiling male student who signs:

“Face to face.”

The final scene shows a wide shot of the exhibit filled with students, posters, and attendees.

[Closing Frame]
A blue background fades in, featuring a blurred image of Gallaudet University’s campus. The Gallaudet “GU” logo appears, followed by elegant yellow lines streaming across the screen.

Text appears:
“ASL Program.”

The image slowly dissolves and disappears from the screen.