Session Overview
Session
W1: What the Face Reveals: The Facial Action Coding System as an Assessment Tool and its Applications
Time:
Wednesday, 22/Jul/2015:
9:00am - 12:30pm

Location: KOL-G-204 (Ⅱ)
capacity: 85
Organizers: Tracey Platt and Jennifer Hofmann (University of Zurich, Switzerland)

Session Abstract

This workshop will take you through the main technical components of the Facial Action Coding System, a valid and objective assessment tool for the assessment of facial expressions. We will further look into how and where this method can be applied (i.e., assessment of emotions, deception detection, etc.). The course is intended to give a good overview of FACS and will be a good first step for those interested in exploring this assessment tool as a method of identifying non-verbal expressions. An essential part of the course will consist of hands-on practice, bringing a mirror or reflective surface will be required.