From Joe, who lives around the corner and came to the Society of the Spectacle class and the potluck -He may not be able to make the 6pm BAPS meeting thu, but can make the next one - He offered to hold classes along the lines of below -Best,David---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Joseph Matheny <me@josephmatheny.net>
Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Subject: Finally, we can connect via email
To: DKeenan44@gmail.com
Here's a few of my bonafides and a list of some other community classes i taught in Santa Barbara. Let me know if there's interest. Also, let me know if you need any help working on the space. I am fairly handy.
http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-rise-of-the-arg-games-investigates-alternate-reality-games-and-what-the-future-has-in-store-for-the-curious-experiment/
http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/the-surprising-online-life-of-legends/
The community classes i taught in SB:
As some of you know we are working with TVSB/UCSB to offer late summer/fall/winter transmedia classes this year, and we have decided to expand our class offerings.Please pass this information on to anyone who you know that may want to participate in the summer/fall/winter classes. THIS IS A GREAT TOOL FOR ON-LINE EDUCATION AND ACTIVISM!
Benefits:
Participants will gain valuable skills that will add to their value in the job market
Artist (entertainers, writers, storytellers, visual artists, videographers/cinematographers, bloggers, podcasters, et. al) will gain skills that will help them increase their reach and broaden their platform for storytelling.
Communications people will gain new skills to help them broaden their message’s reach.
Classes
The following classes are available in Santa Barbara, CA only
Introduction to Web Communication
The introduction to web communication class is a hands on, comprehensive introduction to all the tools you’ll need to know to build a effective and scalable presence on the web. We’ll cover the foundation of web communication principles, the tools you’ll need to create and maintain a web presence that will have impact and reach, and some of the design principles you’ll need to expand and grow your presence.
Eight four-hour classes – Saturdays, 1 – 5 pm. August 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5 (No class Labor Day Weekend).
We’ll cover all of this in eight four hour classes, meeting each week at the SBTV studios.
You’ll need a laptop computer (Mac, Windows or Linux ok). If you don’t have one, please make arrangements with TVSB to use one of their lab computers. Note, lab computers are limited. We will be taping this class for later release as a broadcast on SBTV and an archive on Archive.org.
Introduction to Podcasting
Ever thought about having your own on-line radio show? You can! The Introduction to Podcasting class is a hands on, comprehensive introduction to everything you’ll need to know to create and distribute your own audio or video podcast show.
Eight four eight-hour classes – Saturdays, 1-5 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14 (No class Thanksgiving Weekend).
We’ll cover all of this in eight 4 hour classes, meeting each week at the SBTV studios.
You’ll need a laptop computer (Mac, Windows or Linux ok). If you don’t have one, please make arrangements with TVSB to use one of their lab computers. Note, lab computers are limited. We will be taping this class for later release as a broadcast on SBTV and an archive on Archive.org.
Other classes in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area
Transmedia Design and Implementation
Transmedia: It’s all the buzz, it’s a word everyone is using, everyone has heard it, but do you really know what it means or how to create a working and effective transmedia story/alternate reality game? Now is your opportunity to learn!This summer, a pioneer in alternate reality gaming and transmedia,will be teaching intimate classes in Transmedia creation and implementation. His work has been the subject of a university level text book on the subject and Game(tm) magazine credited him in the May 2013 issue as the person who created the ARG/Transmedia story that left it’s mark indelibly on gaming and storytelling.
Eight 4-hour classes – Saturdays, 1 – 5 pm.
(No class Labor Day Weekend).
“…its DNA – the concept of telling a story across various platforms and new media- is evident in every alternate reality game that came after.” – GAME(tm) May 2013
In this special and one of a kind class you’ll learn the basics of ARG/Transmedia design, seeding, character development, tools and more. During the course of this 8 week intensive, the class will co-design an ARG/Transmedia story-game that will launch at the end of the semester, which you will receive credit for.Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enlarge your storytelling platform, strengthen your media creation toolbox, meet potential new collaborators and have fun in the process!
We’ll begin booking classes to begin in August through December that will be will be conducted in the following areas, subject to interest: Santa Barbara California, Los Angeles California, San Francisco Bay Area (California). Other areas for future classes: New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX and others in consideration. If you are interested in hosting or helping us host a class in your areas, please contact us.
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