In this learning experience, learners will be challenged to make an element or artifact of their imagined world. The course includes a student-facing mini-series of videos led by Barry WIlliams as well as curricular activities and a classroom presentation available for download. The curriculum will serve as a powerful way to bring industry professionals and world-class storytelling standards into your classroom.
More About the Curriculum
This learning experience will be useful for teachers who are teaching any of the following:
Grade levels 9-12
- ELA
- Dramatic Arts/Theatre
- Dramatic Writing with ELA
TIME COMMITMENT
3 - 4 hours, divided into five lessons. This could all be done at once or spread over multiple days, depending on your unique schedule.
- Lesson 1 New World from a Script - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 2 Researching the Setting - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 3 Appearance of an Imaginary World - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 4 Crafting an Imaginary World - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 5 Pitch the New World - approx. 45 min
- (Optional) Extensions
- Extension 1 Cross-Curricular Connections
- Extension 2 Podcast or Video Series
- Extension 3 Character Building
ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
Formative and/or summative rubrics are provided in the downloads section, but they may be edited to incorporate specific standards, instructions, or additional requirements as needed to teach your subject area. Teachers are encouraged to use this lesson as a tool for creative literacy to teach their classroom standards
Curriculum
Standards Addressed
Grades 9-12:
- Theme Analysis
- Informative Writing
- Narrative Development
- Clear Writing
- Research Projects
- Routine Writing
- Collaborative Discussions
- Effective Presentation
Introduction
Course Overview
About Your Instructor
Lessons
Lesson 1 New World from a Script - approx. 45 min
Lesson 2 Researching the Setting - approx. 45 min
Lesson 3 Appearance of an Imaginary World - approx. 45 min
Lesson 4 Crafting an Imaginary World - approx. 45 min
Lesson 5 Pitch the New World - approx. 45 min
Classroom Presentation
Survey
Course survey and wrap-up
About Your Instructor
Barry Williams is a visionary visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience in the film industry. As the Director of Creative Technologies at Trilith Studios, he brings scripts to life and creates captivating worlds for storytelling. Barry has worked on notable projects such as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Aquaman, and The Mandalorian, showcasing his talent as a concept artist and Visual Effects Supervisor. During his 18-year tenure at Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic, he played a key role in designing, visualizing, and bringing physical and digital worlds to life. Barry's expertise extends to managing large teams of artists, ensuring the highest quality in visual storytelling. With his versatile skills and dedication to captivating narratives, Barry Williams is a true visionary in merging creativity, technology, and storytelling in the film industry.
