Arts
Create Your Own Soft & Hard Magic Systems!
In this one week course, we'll discuss and create dynamic magic systems.
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10-15
year olds
2-5
learners per class
$14
Charged upfront
$5 per class
Meets 3x per week
Over 1 week
50 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
By our third and final class, learners will be able to provide a detailed explanation of how their preferred magic systems works. I will also present each student with a obstacle/scenario in which they will have to use their magic system to solve the problem presented to them.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
-Writer & Editor since 2013.
-Editor, Author, Beta Reader, Marketing / SEO Specialist, and Acquisitions Manager at an independent publishing house.
-Published short story & novella writer.
-Novelist with numerous works in progress.
-Published article writer.
-Writing convention panelist & organizer.
-Online writing coach.
-Creator & organizer of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Workshop / Critique Group
-Completion of three online writing courses via Gotham Writers:
1) Reading Fiction (Gotham Writers Workshop, 2015)
2) Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing I (Gotham Writers Workshop, 2015)
3) Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing II (Gotham Writers Workshop, 2016)
-Graduate of two writers workshops.
EDUCATION / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
-Eight years of direct teaching experience in the general & special education setting, as well as three years experience teaching abroad
-Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate
-Standard Special Mild-Moderate Special Education K-12 (expires 4/4/2030)
-Standard Elementary K-8 (expires 4/4/2030)
-SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement PreK-12 (expires 4/4/2030)There will be a short essay learners will be asked to read.
I'd recommend a sketch pad for learners to provide a drawn explanation of a magic systems flow, logistics, and application. I will not ask that students purchase any course reading in order to pass my class. If they are interested in books to further their interests however, I'll be more than happy to make some suggestions!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
A learner will receive a pass if they are able to create a magic system that solves the scenario they are presented with. If they are not able to solve this dilemma, they will be encouraged to think of ways they could have solved the problem, or ways to modify their magic system in regards to utility/practicality. These students will still receive a pass within my course (I want them to learn but still have fun after all).
2 hours 30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
While there are endless examples of magic in fantastical settings being used to violent effect, I will encourage my learners to consider the more practical and altruistic uses for a magic system i.e. civil engineering/construction, boosting the fertility of blighted crops, and so forth.
Teacher
Ian (Mr. S) M.EdHighly qualified, published writing instructor with 8+ years of certified teaching experience (Special & General Education)
3 total reviews
3 completed classes
About Me
Howdy! My name's Mr. S. I'm a state certified Special & General Education Instructor with years of practical teaching experience under my belt. My goal as an instructor is to trick your kiddo into thinking they're just having fun, when in fact,...
