Spellcrafting I / II / III

From Neopolis

SECTION: Specialised Course

AVAILABLE TO: Magic, Science

TEACHER: Alma Jones [MEZCLA]

DESCRIPTION:

• Spellcrafting I: An introduction to spellcrafting, focusing on the history of magic and spellcrafting as a whole, as well as modern applications of 1) spell-writing, 2) spell-casting, 3) and the value of intuition.  While courses II and III will have more diversification into explicitly black or white magic, Spellcrafting I maintains an emphasis on neutral magic and the applications thereof.
  
• Spellcrafting II: A deeper look into more advanced spells, particularly those of a specifically black or white nature. Offensive and defensive spells will be covered. After midterms, students will be taken on several excursions inside and outside the Academy to see Neopolitan magicians in action (three seminars, one black magician, two white). There is more freedom in course II, and students are encouraged to write their own spells as often as possible, and to practice outside of the classroom. Modern spellcrafting — as opposed to the history of spellcrafting — will be emphasized, culminating in a 10-page term paper (double spaced) at the end of the trimester on 2-3 modern magicians, their methodologies, fields of study, and magical focus. Current Academy professors can be one of the magicians, but looking outside the school is highly encouraged. Doctor Odd is not allowed. Regular papers will be assigned in addition to the final term paper, one every two weeks of 5 pages (double spaced), on a subject assigned every paper period. There is no formal final exam, but the final lesson will be spent in practicum.  PREREQUISITE: Spellcrafting I.  ADVISED PREREQUISITES: Black Magic Theory, Positive Spellwork: Using Magic for Good!
  
• Spellcrafting III: Largely independent study, for those looking for an explicitly spell-casting field of magical study. III is a smaller course, meeting once weekly as a group to go over their progress on their final projects, discuss any contemporary magical news, ask questions, etc. Students are expected to complete a 25 page paper (double spaced) by the end of term on the study of magic and spellcrafting. They will be given a series of topics from which they can formulate their thesis, but all students are expected to create their own innovative, well thought out, and creative paper. In addition to this paper, students are expected to create a useful, culturally aware, creative spell, which they will demonstrate for the professor at the end of final examinations. This spell must not be a copy of any spells learned earlier in the term or in the previous courses, though it may be an elaboration and expansion of a spell created by the student at an earlier date. There is no required reading list or final examination in addition to these projects, nor are there weekly check-ups outside of class. Attendance is not taken, but advised, and students are happily encouraged to seek the professor out outside of class hours.  PREREQUISITES: Spellcrafting I and II, Black Magic Theory (may be taken simultaneously), Curses and Hexes (preferably at least course II). 
  

STUDENTS (TRIMESTER ONE: SPELLCRAFTING I):

• Ayita Bolek
• Clarence Cook
• Westley Geiger
• Harvey Hachette
• Odette Kingston
• Theodore Labrador
• Brad Murphy

STUDENTS (TRIMESTER ONE: SPELLCRAFTING II):

• Christian Cox
• Clementine Hero
• Ian Kaplan
• Quentin Porter

 

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STUDENTS (TRIMESTER TWO: SPELLCRAFTING I):

• Xandros
• Alvin Greenthistle
• Jamie Walker

STUDENTS (TRIMESTER TWO: SPELLCRAFTING II):

• Clarence Cook
  
• Harvey Hachette
• Theodore Labrador

STUDENTS (TRIMESTER TWO: SPELLCRAFTING III):

• Violet Broome
• Clementine Hero
• Christian Cox
• Quentin Porter
  
  

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STUDENTS (TRIMESTER THREE: SPELLCRAFTING I)

• Sally Summers

STUDENTS (TRIMESTER THREE: SPELLCRAFTING II)

• ?

STUDENTS (TRIMESTER THREE: SPELLCRAFTING III)

• Harvey Hachette

ASSIGNMENTS: N/A