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UoT 2008 Spring Semester


The University of There is preparing to launch their 2008 Spring Semester. With classes set to start on January 15th, this semester is filled with many great opportunities to learn something new from our excellent instructors. Read on to learn more.
Each class will be held for one hour every week starting on the 15th of January through the 15th of  May, 2008. Students should contact the instructors directly for class schedules and enrollment:

Life Skill Classes:

Adventures in Machinima: Making Movies in There
A combination of appreciation of existing work and tips and techniques for machinimatographers.  Includes classes and projects in the performing arts. Contact TBone4 for more information.

Designing Objects in There using GMax.
Prequisite:  A basic understanding of 3D design is helpful. Course explains how to use models and guidelines supplied by There to successfully design and submit 3D objects, from the very simple, such as a wall, to more complex structures. Attendance at the first session and regular attendance thereafter is required to understand this course.  For times, location and dates, please contact Mr_Vercetti.

The English Language
Includes sections for First and Second English Language speakers by professional teacher. Contact KipYellowjacket for more information.

Lore of the Plains Indians
"Real Life" stories and legends of the Plains Indians by an Indian. Contact June_UruTMP for more information.

Painting There Objects
This is a cluster of classes which include use of a graphic editor and other tools to create fashions in There. Courses offered will be:

Corel Paintshop Pro
Starting January 12th, 5PM EST with Unicrystal
Basic Previewer
Starting January 13th, 7PM EST with Unicrystal
Basic Stylemaker
Starting January 16th, 7PM EST with Unicrystal

Reading for Fun
Short Stories, shared in the Reading Grove. Course will cover a selection of short stories by such authors as Rudyard Kipling.  For time and days, please contact Stungthumbz.

Special Classes for the Physically Challenged
This is a continuing series held at the New Adventures UOT classroom annex. It includes hoverboarding, hoverboating, vehicles and games in There and how to enjoy them using only the mouse, or using only voice control as required. Contact Buddy and June_UruTMP for more information.

There Skill Classes: Skills unique to There
Doggone! Dog skills, up through basic tricks. Please contact Stungthumbz for more information.

How to Host
Basic toolkit including how to use the event management system, set up tracks, schedule and host events in There. Contact any UoT staff member for more information.

Hoverboat Operations
Basic and Intermediate Skills. Contact Nema for more information.

Navigation in There
Navigation, using the compass and Bedican Compass. Contact Stungthumbz for more information.

Publicity Skills in There
How to advertise successfully. Contact Neo_7899 for more information.

Basic Spades
Introduction to the There game of Spades. Contact June_UruTMP for more information.

Life in There Features
Knowledge about There and There activities. Courses include:

Egypt, in and out of There
The content and lore of Egypt in There, and some content about the "real" Egypt, including life on the Nile, The Valley of the Kings and theories about the pyramids and sphinx.  Contact Stungthumbz for more information.

Flora and Fauna of There
Classes and tours. Contact Kitte or Ay1ana for more information.

Flying High
Advanced hoverboat flying at the UOT Icarus School of Flight. Contact Nema for more information.

Islands in the Sky
Skypaz construction techniques. Contact Aylana for more information.

PAZ Construction
Three levels, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Paz (and Neighborhood Lot) construction tools and techniques.  Contact Ay1ana for more information.

Tour Guide Training by the Eta Zork Travel Company
Places to go, things to see, cat herding techniques. Contact 1BlackBelt for more information.