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JW Guido

Visiting Assistant Professor

NTID Department for Performing Arts
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
jwdnpa@rit.edu
Office Location
LBJ-1534

JW Guido

Visiting Assistant Professor

NTID Department for Performing Arts
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
jwdnpa@rit.edu

Currently Teaching

PRFN-112
Introduction to Visual Vernacular
3 Credits
This course introduces visual vernacular, a unique performance genre invented and developed by Deaf artists. Visual vernacular combines creative movement with cinematic techniques and visual-gestural communications. Topics include visual gestural communication, the history of visual vernacular, influential artists world-wide, and major techniques. Assignments include analysis of performances and kinesthetic exercises to develop students’ understanding of visual vernacular. Due to the nature of this subject, instruction is in ASL and voice interpreters will not be provided.
PRFN-214
Appreciation of Artistic Sign Language
3 Credits
This course fosters the understanding and appreciation of artistic sign language for theater, film, television, and video productions. Topics considered include the relationship between script and translation, principles of artistic sign language for stage vs. film/television, integrating Deaf and hearing performance, and accessibility advocacy. Assignments include critiques of artistic sign language in various genres from the director of artistic sign language (DASL) perspective. Due to the nature of this subject, instruction is in ASL and voice interpreters will not be provided.
PRFN-218
Theatre Practicum
1 - 3 Credits
This course applies technical, performing, script analysis, stage management, and other skills to an actual theatrical production. Students contract with a department mentor for responsibilities and the appropriate credit expectations. In addition to production responsibilities, students are expected to complete reading and writing assignments connected to the production. This course is repeatable for credit.

In the News

  • August 29, 2025

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    RIT/NTID Performing Arts Presents The 39 Steps, November 2025

    RIT’s NTID Performing Arts will present Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller…with a hilarious twist, The 39 Steps, November 7-9. This thrilling comedy, based on Hitchcock’s classic film. The production will be staged at the Robert F. Panara Theatre on the RIT campus, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7–8 and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8–9.

  • November 11, 2024

    an adult man and woman stand in front of tv screens in a studio.

    RIT's NTID presents 'Peter & the Starcatcher'

    FOX Rochester is joined by JW Guido, visiting assistant professor in NTID's Department of Performing Arts, and Serena Rush '24 (psychology) to highlight the upcoming performance of Peter & The Starcatcher.

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