| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Series |
Storyline Australia (Television program)
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| Summary |
Presents the story of two students at the Victorian College for the Deaf (VCD). They are Bethany Rose and Scott Masterson, two ordinary teenagers, who live in the extraordinary world of the deaf. But, to both, it is a world of rich culture, full of human possibility. It has its own language, Auslan, with its own rules, challenges and inspirations. It is a culture which very few people know or fully understand. This documentary gives footage of the last few months of Bethany and Scott's schooling at the college. These teenagers have dreams of success in life, and are eager to enter the wider world. The Victorian College for the Deaf is the first school for deaf kids, as well as being the only school in Australia where the Australian sign language (Auslan) is used from Prep to Year 12, helping its students prepare for life in the adult world |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of the SBS-TV programme broadcast October 15, 2008. Copied under Part 5A of the Copyright Act 1968 |
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'Produced in association with SBS Independent.' |
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'Developed with the assistance of Film Victoria, Australia.' |
| Credits |
Editor: Zbigniew Friedrichs ; associate director/translation/camera, Ntennis Davi ; original concept and research, Sally Ingleton |
| Audience |
Parental guidance recommended |
| Notes |
First released [Northcote, Vic.] : Film Finance Corporation Australia and Singing Nomads Productions, Pty Ltd 2005 Original released in television series: Storyline Australia |
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DVD |
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In Auslan and English, with English subtitles |
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Rated: M. Contains: Sexual references |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Victorian College for the Deaf
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Australian Sign language
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Deaf -- Australia -- Means of communication
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Deaf -- Victoria -- Biography
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Deaf children -- Education -- Australia
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Deafness -- Social aspects -- Victoria
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Hearing impaired -- Australia
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Hearing impaired children -- Education -- Australia
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Teenagers -- Victoria -- Social life and customs
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| Author |
Gaynor, Helen
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Ingleton, Sally
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Film Finance Corporation Australia
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Film Victoria
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Singing Nomads Productions
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SBS Independent
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