ANALYSIS OF SOUNDPAINTING SIGN LANGUAGE VISUALS

Authors

  • Mahir Yerlikaya Ondokuz Mayıs University
  • Sonat Coşkuner Ondokuz Mayıs University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/amcd2016.2194

Keywords:

Soundpainting, Visual Language, Semiotics, Visual Literacy, Analyze (Bence Content Analysis Yazınız. saygılar)

Abstract

Soundpainting constructed by composer Walter Thompson is a simultaneous universal composition sign language which is made for musicians, dancers, poets and visual artists operated in improvisational environment. Today soundpainting language contains more than 1500 signs. In this research it is aimed to analyze (converting visual texts to writing texts) the gestures (moving visuals) in 1st level of soundpainting. Content analysis was made in this study. After the data analysis, it was discovered that soundpainting sign language gestures have common features in real life body language. Also it was seen that these gestures have universal communication language which has no boundaries like language or hearing deprivation.

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Author Biographies

  • Mahir Yerlikaya, Ondokuz Mayıs University
    Dr., Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Department of Arts and Crafts Education in Department of Fine Arts EducationHe graduated from bachelor degree (education of art and crafts) in 2001, from master degree (visual analysis) in 2004 and doctorate degree (visual literacy) in 2015. He is currently working as a lecturer at the Ondokuz Mayıs University. He has many group, personal, competitive or symposium exhibitions which are national or international. Additionally, he has worked in 18 sculpture project. Yerlikaya is a graphic design educator. He has designed so much works such as logos, posters, book cover design and he also gives lessons about graphic design, photography, software training (adobe photoshop and illustrator). His book about visual literacy in Turkish language is going to  be published soon.
  • Sonat Coşkuner, Ondokuz Mayıs University
    Dr., Faculty of Education, Faculty of Education, Department of Music Education in Department of Fine Arts EducationHe started music education in Ankara in 1996. He studied at Gazi University. He attended Cihat Aşkın, Aranovic Gotsdinner and Albert Markov’s violin masterclasses. He worked as a violin teacher at Afyon Kocatepe University between the years 2005-2010. He completed his master degree in 2007, and doctorate degree in 2012. He has given  violin recitals in Strasbourg, Baku, Londra, Porto and Florance. He moved to Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2010. He worked both as a violin player and children choir conductor in Samsun State Opera and Ballet Orchestra between the years 2010-2015. Sonat Coşkuner is a certificated Soundpainter and  he  has been working on Soundpainting since 2008.

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Published

29.11.2016

How to Cite

Yerlikaya, M., & Coşkuner, S. (2016). ANALYSIS OF SOUNDPAINTING SIGN LANGUAGE VISUALS. ARTS AND MUSIC IN CULTURAL DISCOURSE. Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference, 64-74. https://doi.org/10.17770/amcd2016.2194