Video Games and Storytelling
This class will be a discussion on video games, yet focusing games where a story is involved. Hogwarts Mystery, Batman, Bioshock, and Tomb Raider will be discussed. What differs video games from other formats in regards to storytelling.
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will focus on the storytelling in video games. We will focus how storytelling in video games has evolved over the years, and discuss the difference between passive observation, and dualism. Where one involves simply observing such as in a movie or television show, compared to actually playing a role, and having some control in how the story unfolds. My class will have us look at some videos for comparison ( one game from the 80s, and how it changed in recent years ), and then discuss. I always encourage discussion, as it is just as much a learning experience for me, as it is for the student. It will be a live session, so I hope for a big turnout, which will lead to many participants being involved.
Learning Goals
What I hope students will take away from my course, is that there is more to video games than just playing. The best games for me personally involve an underlying story, and I hope that the student will be able to see that, and appreciate as well.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some games that may be discussed could be a little sophisticated for younger students. I will not focus on horror, but games such as Bioshock, Arkham Asylum, and Fallout may have material that might be a little difficult to comprehend.
Please reach out to me for any questions that you may have.
External Resources
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Outschool is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., owner of the Harry Potter® mark and related Harry Potter marks.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello to all,
I am online teacher, who has been teaching online since 2018. My experience has been teaching English to students living in their home countries. I would like to take my experience to the Outschool format, where not only would I assist in language learning, but a number of other topics. This would include the following:
1) Practical Math, or making math fun.
This would involve using math problems that are not only fun, but can be used in everyday life. The overall purpose of this class is to take the fear out of math.
2) Superhero Math
I love comics, and of course many of those happen to be superheroes, so this course would be classes that would be connected to superheroes. It is simply another way to make math interesting for the student.
3) The science of Superheroes
Learn about the science of your favorite superheroes. What is the science behind some of your favorite superheroes, and how science is applied in their character.
4) The science of Super Villains
For those who are drawn to the dark side, this class is for you. Learn about the scientific background of some of your favorite villains. I take no responsibility if after this class, you decide to take over the world.
5) Gothic Literature
Gothic Literature is some of the most popular literature ever written. In this class I want to focus on what makes literature earn the Gothic Label, focusing on writers such as Mary Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allan Poe.
6) Storytelling How to tell a good story
Storytelling is one thing that is common in all cultures, and it has grown throughout the years. But what makes a good story, and how do you tell it in a way, that not only grabs the attention of the audience, but also maintains it.
The values behind my teaching style is simply to make learning fun, and have people look at learning through a different perspective. I feel that as a teacher communication is important, so I try to talk with the student, and not at them, and I feel I can learn something from them too.
A little something about me, I like being creative, and tapping into my artistic side. I am currently writing my first book, and I believe everyone has a story to tell. I am currently teaching myself digital modeling, and after many years have decided to return to photography, and illustration. I also consider myself a polyglot in training, where I am currently studying nineteen languages.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-10 learners per class
