Building 101 is an 8-hour intense crash course that will cover all aspects of beginner and intermediate building in Second Life, from prim creation and movement to basic use of scripts, sculpties, and animations.
Intense instruction in class and in-world assistance are available if students need help with their homework projects.
This will be an instructor-directed crash course, featuring a lecture portion, instructor-directed hands-on building and individual attention. Students will graduate with the knowledge they need to build projects on their own. Your instructor for this course will be SunQueen Ginsberg.
Prerequisites for this course are as follows:
- Students must have a computer that is at least at the minimum level recommended by Linden Labs, capable of running at least at Mid-Quality in preferences, with Bump Mapping, Basic Shaders, and Nearby Local Lights added.
- Students must be comfortable with using keyboard camera controls and the basic movements and functions of Second Life.
- It is highly recommended that students use a mouse with left and right buttons.
- Students will be expected to put in a minimum of 4-5 hours a week practicing in-world.
- In addition to graphics, this course uses sound.
No chatting or voice in class unless instructor initiates it. Questions, of course, will be allowed.
UPCOMING CLASS:
Wednesdays, October 28 - November 18 from 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. Second Life Time (Pacific Time).
*It is recommended that you log into Second Life a half hour early the first class. Cost for this program is $149.
Building 101: Future Builders of Second Life Registration Form
What our participants say about this course:
"Well done, reasonably priced, excellent instructor."
"This is not a beginner's course, but if you come prepared and motivated to work, this is quite likely to be the most comprehensive introduction to building in Second Life that you will find anywhere. Kudos to SunQueen! What a fantastic class."