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| + | |colspan=2|[[File:AULabeled.png|center|frameless]] | ||
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| + | !'''Main Site''' | ||
| + | |[http://beyondskyrim.org/au Arcane University] | ||
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| + | !'''Public Discord''' | ||
| + | |https://discord.gg/dPVBnpEX4r | ||
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| + | !'''Start Date''' | ||
| + | |2 May 2017 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | The '''Arcane University''' is a cross-province initiative of the [[Beyond Skyrim]] project. | ||
| − | + | It aims to provide teaching and support to all members and applicants to help them to acquire, expand or improve their skillset needed to contribute to the project. | |
| + | If a person wants to help out any of the partnered projects, but feels that they do not yet possess the required skill level, they can go to the Arcane University for tutorials, help with technical problems, and feedback. The tutorials of the Arcane University are made to support you to become a qualified developer or artist and join our community. About 20 teachers will help you personally if you are motivated to become a developer for our Skyrim mod projects! You may find the link to our Discord server in the [[#Links|Links section]] below. | ||
| − | + | ==Structure and learning process== | |
| − | + | {{AUDisciplines|clear=right}}The Arcane University is divided into '''disciplines''', or departments, each with its own group of specialized teachers who frequent their respective department. The channels are open, so group learning among students is also common. Administration of the AU is handled by a 3-person tribunal (the triumvirate) and a small group of designated moderators. A list of teachers and members of the Triumvirate can be found on the [[Staff]] page. | |
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| − | + | Most of the learning within the Arcane University is self-guided. There are a number of tutorials and/or lesson plans available, depending on the discipline. Students can follow these and post their work for feedback, or ask questions at any time. Students may progress through special [[Arcane University:Arcane Roles|Arcane Roles]] based on their dedication to learning through AU coursework: Arcane Scribe, Arcane Mystic, Arcane Praxographicalist. These represent their skill and effort at learning their chosen discipline. | |
| − | + | ===Expectations=== | |
| − | * | + | '''Students''' are expected to: |
| − | + | * Be willing to learn one or more of the skills we teach for the purpose of modding Skyrim; | |
| − | * | + | * Show some signs of life and progress every year; |
| − | + | * behave nicely and respectfully; | |
| − | * | + | * treat confidential information (especially personal information of others) appropriately. |
| − | * | + | * not use the Arcane University as a recruiting/advertising platform for your personal projects. |
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| − | [[Category: Arcane University]] | + | '''Teachers''' are expected to: |
| + | * Understand basic workflows of their departments; | ||
| + | * Explain these workflows and/or link to existing tutorials and our wiki; | ||
| + | * Evaluate the students handed in work regarding their department up to their best knowledge, but note that the evaluation can and will differ between people; | ||
| + | * Notify a moderator if they see serious issues; | ||
| + | * Support the wiki/tutorials if they feel like. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Teachers''' are '''not''' expected to: | ||
| + | * Answer every student in persona (evaluations can be split over the teacher board) | ||
| + | * Respond to every message and question | ||
| + | * Work on AU tutorials and Wiki (this is optional and will always remain optional) | ||
| + | * Be the best of their trade (that is not possible, and evaluation of work quality differs) | ||
| + | * Moderate every discussion (that is not their job) | ||
| + | |||
| + | == AToMM Workshop Days == | ||
| + | '''AToMM''' stands for '''A'''rcane '''To'''gether '''M'''odding '''M'''eeting. These are workshop days consisting of four lectures or workshops, each one focused on a specific skill like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v--E6VtGJU writing for antagonists] or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrepotkLSrs using substance designer for Skyrim]. The teacher goes through the steps of a process and students (or anyone else) can work along with them and ask questions as they go. Many of them are recorded and can be browsed in the [[AU:AToMM Archive|AToMM Archive]]. | ||
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| + | == Partnered Projects == | ||
| + | The AU is working with multiple projects to unite the Skyrim modding community and build a source of shared knowledge. Our partners are: | ||
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| + | *[[Atmora:Main_Page|Beyond Skyrim: Atmora]] | ||
| + | *[[Argonia:Main_Page|Beyond Skyrim: Argonia]] | ||
| + | *[[Cyrodiil:Main Page|Beyond Skyrim: Cyrodiil]] | ||
| + | *[[Elsweyr:Main Page|Beyond Skyrim: Elsweyr]] | ||
| + | *[[Iliac Bay:Main Page|Beyond Skyrim: Iliac Bay]] | ||
| + | *[[Morrowind:Main Page|Beyond Skyrim: Morrowind]] | ||
| + | *[[Roscrea:Main Page|Beyond Skyrim: Roscrea]] | ||
| + | *[[Valenwood:Main Page|Beyond Skyrim: Valenwood]] | ||
| + | *[https://discord.gg/p8s8mVq Olenveld] | ||
| + | *[https://skyblivion.com/ Skyblivion] | ||
| + | *[https://discord.gg/BxPjPgr Skygerfall] | ||
| + | *[https://tesrskywind.com/ Skywind] | ||
| + | *[https://discord.gg/Mp8ryvt Thras: The Coral Kingdom] | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | * [[Arcane University:Rules|Rules - Arcane University]] | ||
| + | * [[Arcane University:FAQ|FAQ about the Arcane University]] | ||
| + | * [[Arcane University:Software|What software tools used to learn?]] | ||
| + | * [https://discord.gg/zyCZXRK Arcane University Discord] | ||
| + | * [[Arcane University:Arcane Roles|Arcane Roles]] | ||
| + | * [https://old.beyondskyrim.org/tutorials/ Old tutorials, to be moved here (BS members access only)] | ||
| + | * [[Arcane University:Unified Style Guide|Unified Style Guide - Beyond Skyrim]] | ||
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| + | == Recently Edited Pages (most recent arcane scrolls) == | ||
| + | {{#dpl: | ||
| + | |namespace=Arcane_University | ||
| + | |ordermethod=lastedit | ||
| + | |shownamespace = false | ||
| + | |count=10 | ||
| + | |order=descending | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery mode=traditional> | ||
| + | File:AULabel.png|Logo of the AU | ||
| + | File:AUBlue.png|Blue, 3D rendered Logo | ||
| + | File:AUBnW.png|Black & White Logo | ||
| + | File:AU_Animated_Logo_Small.gif|AU animated Logo | ||
| + | File:AToMMexample.png|Example of public lecture event schedule | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category: Arcane University| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:36, 28 May 2024
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| Main Site | Arcane University |
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| Public Discord | https://discord.gg/dPVBnpEX4r |
| Start Date | 2 May 2017 |
The Arcane University is a cross-province initiative of the Beyond Skyrim project.
It aims to provide teaching and support to all members and applicants to help them to acquire, expand or improve their skillset needed to contribute to the project. If a person wants to help out any of the partnered projects, but feels that they do not yet possess the required skill level, they can go to the Arcane University for tutorials, help with technical problems, and feedback. The tutorials of the Arcane University are made to support you to become a qualified developer or artist and join our community. About 20 teachers will help you personally if you are motivated to become a developer for our Skyrim mod projects! You may find the link to our Discord server in the Links section below.
Contents
Structure and learning process[edit]
 AU Disciplines
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| 3D Art |
| Animation |
| Concept Art |
| Implementation |
| Level Design |
| Music Composition |
| Project Management |
| Sound Effects |
| Voice Acting |
| Writing |
The Arcane University is divided into disciplines, or departments, each with its own group of specialized teachers who frequent their respective department. The channels are open, so group learning among students is also common. Administration of the AU is handled by a 3-person tribunal (the triumvirate) and a small group of designated moderators. A list of teachers and members of the Triumvirate can be found on the Staff page.
Most of the learning within the Arcane University is self-guided. There are a number of tutorials and/or lesson plans available, depending on the discipline. Students can follow these and post their work for feedback, or ask questions at any time. Students may progress through special Arcane Roles based on their dedication to learning through AU coursework: Arcane Scribe, Arcane Mystic, Arcane Praxographicalist. These represent their skill and effort at learning their chosen discipline.
Expectations[edit]
Students are expected to:
- Be willing to learn one or more of the skills we teach for the purpose of modding Skyrim;
- Show some signs of life and progress every year;
- behave nicely and respectfully;
- treat confidential information (especially personal information of others) appropriately.
- not use the Arcane University as a recruiting/advertising platform for your personal projects.
Teachers are expected to:
- Understand basic workflows of their departments;
- Explain these workflows and/or link to existing tutorials and our wiki;
- Evaluate the students handed in work regarding their department up to their best knowledge, but note that the evaluation can and will differ between people;
- Notify a moderator if they see serious issues;
- Support the wiki/tutorials if they feel like.
Teachers are not expected to:
- Answer every student in persona (evaluations can be split over the teacher board)
- Respond to every message and question
- Work on AU tutorials and Wiki (this is optional and will always remain optional)
- Be the best of their trade (that is not possible, and evaluation of work quality differs)
- Moderate every discussion (that is not their job)
AToMM Workshop Days[edit]
AToMM stands for Arcane Together Modding Meeting. These are workshop days consisting of four lectures or workshops, each one focused on a specific skill like writing for antagonists or using substance designer for Skyrim. The teacher goes through the steps of a process and students (or anyone else) can work along with them and ask questions as they go. Many of them are recorded and can be browsed in the AToMM Archive.
Partnered Projects[edit]
The AU is working with multiple projects to unite the Skyrim modding community and build a source of shared knowledge. Our partners are:
- Beyond Skyrim: Atmora
- Beyond Skyrim: Argonia
- Beyond Skyrim: Cyrodiil
- Beyond Skyrim: Elsweyr
- Beyond Skyrim: Iliac Bay
- Beyond Skyrim: Morrowind
- Beyond Skyrim: Roscrea
- Beyond Skyrim: Valenwood
- Olenveld
- Skyblivion
- Skygerfall
- Skywind
- Thras: The Coral Kingdom
Links[edit]
- Rules - Arcane University
- FAQ about the Arcane University
- What software tools used to learn?
- Arcane University Discord
- Arcane Roles
- Old tutorials, to be moved here (BS members access only)
- Unified Style Guide - Beyond Skyrim
Recently Edited Pages (most recent arcane scrolls)[edit]
- File Compression for Xbox
- Implementation Scribe Assignment
- Implementation Troubleshooting Reference
- XEdit Tutorial
- Implementation
- Overhead Maps with Skyrim Ingame Editor
- LOD Model Creation
- Scripting Best Practices
- Implementation of Custom Animations
- Level Design
Gallery[edit]
Logo of the AU
Blue, 3D rendered Logo
Black & White Logo
AU animated Logo
Example of public lecture event schedule
