ESP Biography

A fundamental aspect of storytelling is developing a dynamic character. In this class, students will examine a selection of characters in popular media and understand what makes them so compelling. From these examples, students will craft their own original characters and immerse them in one of multiple fictional worlds. The class will culminate in a reflection on the newly created characters. The class will touch upon topics of philosophy and literature, raising questions of ethical authorship and the power of creation. The class consists of three parts: a lecture, a workshop, and a concluding seminar. Potential characters that the class will analyze may come from media like Game of Thrones, Gravity Falls, Frankenstein, and more.

The natural world around us full of amazing things, from the critters in the sky to the grass on the ground. But how do they all come together? Let's explore how organisms and environmental factors fit together like puzzle pieces! In this class, we will create living terrariums to model tiny ecosystems.

The natural world around us full of amazing things, from the critters in the sky to the grass on the ground. But how do they all come together? Let's explore how organisms and environmental factors fit together like puzzle pieces! In this class, we will create living terrariums to model tiny ecosystems.