IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to me starting studying, I have run out of a lot of my spare time. So as such, this class is closed for more entries for now. The students already entered, and I have already graded I will try get through. But no new people. Sorry.
A wise man, Terry Pratchett, once said, 'Humour, let me tell you right now, is a very serious business. Very serious indeed.... Joking is not a laughing matter. We are not that dreadful parody, comedians. Any fool can be a funny man. But it's a rare fool who can be a Fool.'
So top up your mug with coffee, grab yourself some sugar for energy, and we'll get right to it!
Your goal: The short version: To make people laugh. The longer version: To learn how to write different styles of humour, what elements of writing work best in what styles, and ways to get people to laugh.
The lessons:
Lesson one: A basic overview of humour and a rough toolkit.
Lesson two: Slapstick: Tripping over a twig is funny.
Lesson three: Black humour: For those who laugh in (or at) the face of
Lesson four: Parody: Laugh not, serious I am. Mmm.
Lesson five: Satire: Of prime monsters and whale shaving.
Then, what you've all be waiting for... *drum roll* THE RULES!!
- All storywrite rules apply. Please, respect the teachers and fellow students.
- The student should contact the teacher if s/he is away for more than two weeks or is unable to complete a course in three months.
-Courses are copyrighted to the teachers and the materials/discussions are not to be shared outside of the classroom.
-If there are any student-teacher issues/conflicts, they should be taken to the Director.
- You must read and sign the full Student Code of Conduct before entering the course, it can be found here: Student Code of Conduct
Taught by DoozerDan. Teaching assistants: Elisabeth.
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