Dynamic Storytelling
In this 4 week course: New writers will learn how to properly develop their own fiction stories Utilizing "The Hero's Journey" template.
Carlos Malbrew
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5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Week 1: Introduction to the Hero's Journey Overview: We begin with an introduction to Joseph Campbell's monomyth or the Hero's Journey, discussing its origins, significance, and universal appeal. Key Concepts: The three main phases - Departure (or Separation), Initiation, and Return. Objective: Understand the framework's basics and its relevance to various storytelling traditions. Week 2: The Departure Phase Overview: This week focuses on the first phase of the Hero's Journey, where the hero receives a call to adventure, faces the refusal of the call, meets a mentor, and crosses the threshold into the unknown. Key Concepts: Call to Adventure, Refusal of the Call, Supernatural Aid, Crossing the First Threshold, Belly of the Whale. Objective: Analyze the significance of the departure in character development and plot progression. Week 3: The Initiation Phase Overview: We delve into the trials, allies, enemies, and ultimate treasure or knowledge the hero encounters in the story's middle part. Key Concepts: The Road of Trials, The Meeting with the Goddess, Temptation, Atonement with the Father, Apotheosis, The Ultimate Boon. Objective: Examine how challenges and tests contribute to the hero's growth and the story's thematic depth. Week 4: The Return Phase Overview: The course concludes by exploring the hero's return home with newfound wisdom or power, its impact on the hero and their original world. Key Concepts: Refusal of the Return, The Magic Flight, Rescue from Without, The Crossing of the Return Threshold, Master of Two Worlds, Freedom to Live. Objective: Understand the importance of the return phase in completing the hero's transformation and ensuring the journey's relevance to the audience.
Learning Goals
For participants of the 4-week online course on the Hero's Journey, here are specific learner goals designed to enhance understanding and application of this storytelling framework:
Comprehend the Structure of the Hero's Journey:
Learners will grasp the full scope of the Hero's Journey, including its three main phases and the stages within each phase.
Students will critically analyze examples of the Hero's Journey in literature, film, and other media, identifying key stages and their function within the narrative.
Encourage students to apply the Hero's Journey framework to their own creative writing projects, using it to structure a short story, novel outline, or screenplay.
Learners will reflect on the universal aspects of the Hero's Journey as well as how it can be varied or inverted to create original narratives.
Enhance students' critical thinking and analytical skills by evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the Hero's Journey in storytelling.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2023
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6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Xavier University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
Welcome! I'm Coach Los, here to guide students on their exciting path toward becoming impactful, purpose-driven adults.
My academic and professional journey has equipped me with a diverse set of skills and insights. I graduated from The New York School for Dramatic Arts, earned a Master’s in Public Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and hold TEFL Certification. My role as an educator, author, and recording artist allows me to offer a unique blend of experience and expertise that enriches each lesson.
With over a decade of teaching experience across the United States and China, my classes imbue students with a global perspective and develop essential skills such as communication, critical thinking, vocabulary enhancement, and test-taking abilities. I cover a wide range of subjects including History, Reading, Writing, Public Speaking, ESL, and Idioms, tailoring my approach to meet the diverse needs of my students.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe in demanding effort rather than perfection. My teaching philosophy is built around this concept, emphasizing growth and development as continuous, lifelong processes. It's this journey of learning and self-improvement that prepares them to excel as adults in the real world. I passionately advocate for the mastery of reading, writing, and public speaking—not just as academic exercises, but as vital skills that boost confidence, enhance communication, broaden life opportunities, and improve test scores.
My own love for reading and writing is a testament to the power of literacy. It began in the 2nd grade, leading me to publish 12 books, including "The Danger Kids"—a project I started at age 12 and published decades later. This early passion also drove me to the stage, where I've connected with thousands through music, drama, and motivational speaking. My journey is proof that learning can be as enjoyable as it is crucial.
Join me, and let's embrace the joy and necessity of learning together. I'm here to show that every step in education is a step towards living a fulfilling, purposeful life.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly or $120 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
1-6 learners per class
