Outdoor Adventure Business: Long-Form Level 5 Class in Scene Craft
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Join an immersive 8-week course perfect for outdoor enthusiasts aiming to sharpen their storytelling skills through innovative scene techniques. Discover how this program connects outdoor adventure with compelling narratives.
[Academy] (Long-Form) Level 5 Class: Finding The Game
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About This Adventure
Dive into an 8-week course that uncovers the art of game and point of view in scene creation. Learn to harness techniques like shiny objects and gift-giving to enhance storytelling. Conclude with a captivating performance, showcasing your newfound skills and collaborative creativity in an engaging environment.
In this course, students will explore the concepts of game and point of view, and how they can use them to drive scenes. They will be introduced to concepts like shiny objects, gift-giving, justifying and straight-manning. These will help pinpoint interesting directions scenes can go and help all players to get on the same page as to what the next moves might be.
*This class will have an end-of-session performance at a separate time.
Duration
8 weeks
Adventure Tips
Engage with natural surroundings
Use outdoor elements as inspiration for storytelling scenes to enhance authenticity.
Practice improvisation
Embrace spontaneity during exercises to develop quick-thinking skills during outdoor adventures.
Collaborate actively
Work closely with peers to refine scene work and build confidence on and off the trail.
Record your progress
Use video or journaling to track development and identify areas for improvement.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red fox
- Great horned owl
History
The course is held in a historic outdoor pavilion once used for early regional gatherings, blending outdoor heritage with modern storytelling techniques.
Conservation
Participants learn about sustainable outdoor practices, emphasizing respect for the environment while engaging with natural spaces.
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Recommended Gear
Notebook and pen
Essential for capturing ideas, scenes, and feedback during class.
Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor settings
Allows for freedom of movement and comfort during outdoor-inspired activities.
all specific
Portable recording device
Helpful for reviewing scenes and progress outside the classroom.
Flashlight
Useful for evening exercises or outdoor scene work in low light.
winter specific