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The '''Arcane University''' is a cross-province initiative of the [[Beyond Skyrim]] project. | 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. | 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 | + | 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. |
− | == | + | == Tutorials == |
− | + | 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 find the link to our Discord server below. | |
− | + | === Disciplines === | |
+ | * [[Arcane University:3D Art|3D Art]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Animation|Animation]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Concept Art|Concept Art]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Implementation|Implementation]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Level Design|Level Design]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Music Composition|Music Composition]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Project Management|Project Management]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Sound Effects|Sound Effects]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Voice Acting|Voice Acting]] | ||
+ | * [[Arcane University:Writing|Writing]] | ||
− | == | + | == Structure == |
− | + | The Arcane University is led by a 3-person tribunal (triumvirate). There are also a number of teachers whom the students can ask for feedback or help, as well as their fellow students. Most teachers will have a specialization in one of the disciplines into which the Arcane University is split. Teachers and members of the Triumvirate can be found on the [[Staff]] page. | |
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− | '''Teachers | + | Most of the learning within the Arcane University is self-study. 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. |
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+ | === The Teacher Role === | ||
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+ | The purpose is to give teachers a description of expectations set on their role, an assurance that the workload is doable, and that they can easily evaluate if they are qualified to join the ranks. | ||
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+ | '''Teachers are expected to:''' | ||
* Understand basic workflows of their departments; | * Understand basic workflows of their departments; | ||
* Explain these workflows and/or link to existing tutorials and our wiki; | * 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; | * 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; | ||
− | * | + | * Do some basic channel moderation when they see serious issues; |
* Support the wiki/tutorials if they feel like. | * Support the wiki/tutorials if they feel like. | ||
− | '''Teachers | + | '''Teachers are not expected to:''' |
* Answer every student in persona (evaluations can be split over the teacher board) | * Answer every student in persona (evaluations can be split over the teacher board) | ||
* Respond to every message and question | * Respond to every message and question | ||
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* Moderate every discussion (that is not their job) | * Moderate every discussion (that is not their job) | ||
− | == | + | === The Students Role === |
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− | + | The purpose is to give students a general understanding of what we expect them when joining here. | |
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− | + | 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. | |
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− | + | '''Students are expected to:''' | |
− | + | * Have the general will to work on BS or another Skyrim modding team to use the acquired skills for our community as a whole; | |
− | * | + | * Show some signs of life and progress every year; |
− | * | + | * behave nicely and respectfully; |
− | * | + | * treat confidential information (especially personal information of others) appropriately. |
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | * [[Arcane University:Rules| | + | * [[Arcane University:Rules|What rules do the Arcane University follow?]] |
* [[Arcane University:FAQ|FAQ about the Arcane University]] | * [[Arcane University:FAQ|FAQ about the Arcane University]] | ||
* [[Arcane University:Software|What software tools used to learn?]] | * [[Arcane University:Software|What software tools used to learn?]] | ||
− | * [https://discord.gg/zyCZXRK Arcane University Discord | + | * [https://discord.gg/zyCZXRK Arcane University Discord server] |
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* [https://old.beyondskyrim.org/tutorials/ Old tutorials, to be moved here (BS members access only)] | * [https://old.beyondskyrim.org/tutorials/ Old tutorials, to be moved here (BS members access only)] | ||
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[[Category: Arcane University| ]] | [[Category: Arcane University| ]] |