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The American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project Announces Its Fifth Annual AUDIO DESCRIPTION INSTITUTE
July 10-12, 2013
In Conjunction with ACB's 2013 Annual Conference and Convention
Hyatt Regency Hotel – Columbus, OH
Audio Description (AD) makes visual images accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. Using words that are succinct, vivid, and imaginative, media describers convey the visual image from television and film that is not fully accessible to a significant segment of the population (more than 21 million Americans experience significant vision loss).
The signing of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act has spawned a virtual cottage industry for the development of description for broadcast television.
BE A PART OF IT!
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in:
- working as freelance description writers for broadcast television
- working as a describer in a local performing arts program
- working as a describer for visual art exhibitions
- Experienced audio describers desiring an updated refresher course
NOTE: freelance writers for broadcast television projects can often be based anywhere in the world—computer equipment capable of accommodating high-speed downloads is a must.
Topics Include
1) audio description history and theory
2) the "Four Fundamentals of Audio Description" ©
3) active seeing/visual literacy—developing skills in concentration and observation
4) the art of "editing" what you see
5) vivid language: "The Visual Made Verbal"™
6) "Speak the speech, I pray you"—using the spoken word to make meaning
Program
The interactive sessions (limited use of lecture, questions/discussion throughout, generous use of media, and individual and group writing exercises) are designed to provide immediate feedback and "give and take," allowing for adaptation according to a sense of participants' grasp of the material. In addition, experienced users of description are a part of the Institute's faculty, providing an important perspective throughout the sessions.
This three-day intensive program will begin at 8:30 am on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 and conclude at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 12, 2013.
Participation is strictly limited. The Institute will issue certificates to all successful participants confirming completion of this professional description training program.
Institute Director
Joel Snyder-- One of the first audio describers, Mr. Snyder began describing theater events and media in 1981; he is the President of Audio Description Associates with clients around the world (see www.audiodescribe.com for more information) and Director of ACB's Audio Description Project. As Director of Described Media for the National Captioning Institute, he led a staff that produced description for nationally broadcast films and network series including "Sesame Street" broadcasts and DVDs. Snyder has trained describers in 30 states and the District of Columbia and he has brought description to over two dozen countries. Internationally, he has introduced description techniques in 35 countries.
Tuition - $450.00
- A Friday luncheon will be provided.
- Registration for the ACB 2013 Conference and Convention is included.
Lodging
You can make reservations for your stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel via phone or online. Room rates are $89 plus tax per night (single, double, triple, quad). Make reservations by phone by calling 888-421-1442, or make reservations online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/acb2013.
Standard rooms in the west tower are $85.00, suites in the east tower are $105.00. These prices do not include applicable taxes. When you make a reservation the Galt House Hotel will charge one night's stay to your credit card as a deposit.
To Apply
Simply request ACB 2013 Conference and Convention registration materials by:
- Visiting the ACB website at www.acb.org to apply online (as of late May 2013);
Or
- Contact Joel Snyder at jsnyder@acb.org — 202 467-5083 or 301 920-0218.