SUMMER 2008 TERM 2 WORKSHOP SIGN-UPS

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Workshop Expectations for Students and Teachers (please read first)

1) Students are required to sign up for at least 2 but no more than 4 workshops. Additionally, no player may sign up for more than 8 workshops (so if you have 4 students, 2 workshops each. 3 or 2 students, any combination up to 8 overall and 4 per character. 1 student can still only have a maximum of 4).
2) This is not first come, first served as that is unfair due to time zones.
3) If there are too many people signing up for the one workshop then after sign-ups close names will be drawn out of a hat to decide who gets in (so even if the workshop hits maximum, keep signing up as you have an equal chance of getting in as the first person does). If a suitable hat of outstanding character cannot be found, we'll use a number generator. Either way, it will be random and fair.
4) Those who do not get in will be allowed to pick a back-up workshop if they want. This will have to be done over the weekend after sign-ups close, so prepare to respond quickly.
5) If you have more than one character signed up for a workshop, please state what character you would prefer to get in if you have a preference. If the workshop reaches its maximum number of students, only one of your characters will get in. If you have a student character in a workshop that your teacher is teaching, they will miss out to give others a chance to play. Your student character cannot be TA for your teacher character.
6) If it's OOC for your character to take the workshop but you really want to take it anyway, just sign them up and we'll pretend it was a paperwork mishap for IC reasons.
7) TAs - if you are a student (not a graduated senior), you must sign up for the workshop you are TAing for. The workshop will count towards your workshop total (4 max). Please specify that you are the TA for the workshop when signing up.
8) TAs do not count towards the total number of people in the workshop (ie: a full workshop is 20+TAs). There is a maximum of 2 TAs per workshop.
9) By signing up, you agree to participate for the entire term (7 weeks). Attendance will be recorded as showing up to workshops is how we keep track of your character's activity in the game. If you repeatedly fail to attend workshops, you will be contacted and are subject to removal from the workshop and the game.
10) Workshop descriptions are subject to change at the teacher's discretion.
11) 11 is ridiculous. It's not even funny.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pick your workshop. Respond to that workshop's thread below with your character's name. Lather, rinse, repeat. Please use your character's respective journal for their sign-ups. New characters sign up here too.

Weekly Workshop Schedule (this will eventually be linked to on the fandomhigh user info page).

Workshops sign-ups close at midnight PST on Friday, July 4. No late sign-ups are allowed without extenuating circumstances (so sign up earlier in case something comes up). Students who do not sign up in time will be removed from the game and have to reapply for the Fall.

Workshops are for students only. Graduated seniors from this year are now alumni and are not eligible to take summer workshops. They need to arrange a TAship, have a steady job or work on the community project in town.

Please direct any questions, problems or marriage proposals to administration@fandomhigh.net.

Please wait for the OCD to be finished and for this notice to be crossed out before commenting/signing up in case a comment needs to be edited. Please. Have at it.

ETA: Japanese characters, please sign up in the Western style from now on (first name then last name).

Comments

(frozen comment) Basic Auto Mechanics (Winchester) - Tuesday

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An introduction to how a car works and how to perform basic repairs and upkeep.

(frozen comment) Re: Basic Auto Mechanics (Winchester) - Tuesday

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Inara Serra

(frozen comment) Re: Basic Auto Mechanics (Winchester) - Tuesday

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Romeo Montague

(frozen comment) Basic Cryptozoology (Garrett) - Wednesday

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A workshop focusing on various forms of hidden creatures (lycanthropes, the fae, horned beasts, chimeras, ghosts, demons) with sections on associated lore, reported sightings, scientific study, thaumaturgical research, legal issues, practical application of knowledge about the creature and defense techniques.

(frozen comment) Re: Basic Cryptozoology (Garrett) - Wednesday

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Reno

(frozen comment) Childhood Games (Aldrin) - Thursday

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It's camp. It's summer. It's practically a rule that you're supposed to feel like a kid, so why not play like one? This workshop will cover the basics of playground games kids played way back in the day, serving as a refresher course for those who were five years old on this planet, and introducing those new here to the games of old. Lessons will include Red Rover, Duck Duck Goose and Red Light Green Light.

(frozen comment) Re: Childhood Games (Aldrin) - Thursday

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Gladys

(frozen comment) Destiny & Free Will (Atreides) - Monday

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Many of us toss around words like 'destiny' and 'fate' on a regular basis, but how many of us actually understand what having a destiny means? Come study the differences between destiny, fate, prophecy, and predestination, as we look at the different ways they impact our lives. This is a survey course, and should not be considered an in-depth approach, but rather as an introduction to the topic of destiny and self-determination.

(frozen comment) Re: Destiny & Free Will (Atreides) - Monday

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Reno

(frozen comment) Enjoying Those Teenage Years: The Extracurriculars That Aren't School-Sponsored (Scherbatsky) - Tues

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A look at the stuff kids usually sneak out of the house to do: tips on drinking responsibly (because we all know you're doing it), how to gamble well (and not lose your entire allowance, you sad little kids), dating without being a loser (look, just because he said he would call doesn't mean it's time to stalk your phone) and assorted others.

(frozen comment) Re: Enjoying Those Teenage Years: The Extracurriculars That Aren't School-Sponsored (Scherbatsky) -

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Ned

(frozen comment) Escape Artistry (Dex) - Thursday

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Based in the Danger Shop, students will be faced with a new worst case scenario each week and have to come to a solution, attempting to keep themselves and their peers alive.

(frozen comment) Re: Escape Artistry (Dex) - Thursday

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Dick Grayson

(frozen comment) How Not to Get Killed (Yondaime) - Tuesday

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How to not get killed, maimed, destroyed, disfigured, eaten and other various things you want to avoid in different, total, real life situations! Situations will include dodging barrels being thrown by a crazy gorilla, pipe jumping (careful of the man eating plants), cardboard box stealth and others.

(frozen comment) Re: How Not to Get Killed (Yondaime) - Tuesday

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Temari

(frozen comment) How to Be a Complete Bitch Without Trying (Beaubier/Bell) - Monday

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He's French, she's a diva-riffic pixie, and they both hate you. How can you be as fabulous and bitchy as they are? It may sound difficult, but it's really easy! Jean-Paul and Tink will teach you in just seven weeks how to unleash your inner bitch, without even breaking a sweat. Because only gross people sweat.

(frozen comment) Re: How to Be a Complete Bitch Without Trying (Beaubier/Bell) - Monday

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Warren Peace

(frozen comment) How to Blow Things Up Without Losing a Finger or Other Body Part (Aly) - Wednesday

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Explosives of all sorts from gunpowder to blazebalm to C4. Learn how to use them without exploding anything you didn't mean to.

(frozen comment) Re: How to Blow Things Up Without Losing a Finger or Other Body Part (Aly) - Wednesday

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Reno

(frozen comment) How to Keep Your Neck in Modeling: A Mercenary's Guide to Fashion (Deadpool) - Monday

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Ever watched those reality based modeling shows and gone 'Hey, a trained monkey could do better than that.'? Or maybe you just like looking at skinny pretty women bitching. Either or this class is for you!

(frozen comment) Re: How to Keep Your Neck in Modeling: A Mercenary's Guide to Fashion (Deadpool) - Monday

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Hannibal King

(frozen comment) Informed Investments: A Beginner's Guide to Smart Shopping (York) - Wednesday

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In this workshop, students will hone their skills in being a smart and informed shopper for purchases both large and small, functional and frivolous, and, of course, have fun doing it, because it's shopping! Lessons will include, though not be limited to, topics like managing money, finding good sales, and bartering.

(frozen comment) Re: Informed Investments: A Beginner's Guide to Smart Shopping (York) - Wednesday

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Ned

(frozen comment) Karaoke for Fun and Profit (Cannon) - Monday

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Karaoke For Fun And Profit is for all types of karaoke singers and for all levels of ability. We'll start in a perfectly safe environment to build your confidence, then progress to singing in front of actual audiences. Along the way, the workshop covers how to compete in karaoke, duets, dealing with hecklers, and wardrobe malfunctions on stage. You'll be learning from Mike Cannon, a former professional back-up singer for a major recording artist (who happened to be his aunt).

(frozen comment) Re: Karaoke for Fun and Profit (Cannon) - Monday

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Toby Moraitis

(frozen comment) Living On Your Own and Not Hating It (Durden) - Friday

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This class will cover everything a student needs for independent living, from finding a job to finding a house to the traditional home ec topics. Discussion of special circumstances included.

(frozen comment) Re: Living On Your Own and Not Hating It (Durden) - Friday

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Gavin Darklighter

(frozen comment) Mad Scientists and How to Survive Them (Igor) - Friday

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How to be the best Igor you can be (even if you're not an Igor). Subjects include: find the best brains on a budget, the many uses of lightning, precision stitching, know your escape route, build a better creature (out of what you find lying around), dissuading angry villagers, what to do when the flaming torches arrive. Lithping will be mandatory.

(frozen comment) Re: Mad Scientists and How to Survive Them (Igor) - Friday

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Gavin Darklighter

(frozen comment) Mercing 101: How to make it as a mercenary and still stay in one piece (Murdock) - Wednesday

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Tips, tricks, how-to's, and skills for getting started in the mercenary business.

(frozen comment) Re: Mercing 101: How to make it as a mercenary and still stay in one piece (Murdock) - Wednesday

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Rikku

(frozen comment) Networking to Success (Petrelli) - Thursday

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Getting ahead in life isn't just about what you do, it's also about who you know. This workshop will cover getting over shyness and learning how to make the right connections.

(frozen comment) Re: Networking to Success (Petrelli) - Thursday

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Seregil i Korit

(frozen comment) Relationships: How to Do It the Right Way (Eriksen) - Monday

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This workshop will teach you how to keep a girlfriend and/or boyfriend and what to do to maintain a long, healthy relationship as taught by an expert.

(frozen comment) Re: Relationships: How to Do It the Right Way (Eriksen) - Monday

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Inara Serra

(frozen comment) Roving the Galaxy (The Doctor) - Friday

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The galaxy is a dangerous place and nowhere more so than Earth. Humans aren't the only ones who like to rove around the galaxy. Student will deal with a variety of situations to teach them how to cope with all sorts of aliens and what to do when you take your first baby steps into the big ol' universe.

(frozen comment) Re: Roving the Galaxy (The Doctor) - Friday

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Teddy Altman

(frozen comment) Solving With Science, or How Not to Get Caught (Suresh) - Wednesday

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Taking a quick look at forensics in the lab and field; blood typing, DNA analysis and (other shiny tech) as well as the importance of wearing gloves. What does it take to commit the perfect crime? (The instructor will not post bail for any crimes committed post-workshop)

(frozen comment) Re: Solving With Science, or How Not to Get Caught (Suresh) - Wednesday

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Ami Mizuno

(frozen comment) Summer Fitness (Bond) - Friday

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Take advantage of the fine summer weather and get into shape with this fun, low-impact, fitness workshop, that is absolutely, positively, not based on a special forces boot camp. At all.

(frozen comment) Re: Summer Fitness (Bond) - Friday

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Temari

(frozen comment) The Right Tools (Kerrigan) - Tuesday

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Learning to fire a rifle, blow up a building or use a knife is one thing; picking when to use what instrument is another. Over the course of seven workshops, students will gain some general knowledge of all basic weapons and the situations in which they are most useful.

(frozen comment) Re: The Right Tools (Kerrigan) - Tuesday

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Lee Adama

(frozen comment) Underwater Basket Weaving as a Metaphor for Your Life (Lulu/Mizrahi) - Tuesday

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One of the most important skills to master is multi-tasking, UBWAaMfOYL is a class that will attempt to prove just how vital a skill it really is. If you cannot swim or float in the water, then you cannot possibly weave underwater. If you do not know how to weave then what use is knowing how to swim while you need to be able to weave at the same time? If you can do both, separately, what use is either if you can’t do them at the same time? UBWAaMfOYL is an attempt to remedy that.

(frozen comment) Re: Underwater Basket Weaving as a Metaphor for Your Life (Lulu/Mizrahi) - Tuesday

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Lion-o

OOC

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Re: OOC

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CAN I HAVE PIE?