Semester 3 (16-weeks)

Week 1: Genre Mastery—Fantasy

• Unique tropes, story structures, and player expectations

• Adapting modules and worlds for classic fantasy play

Week 2: Genre Mastery—Horror

• Techniques for tension, atmosphere, and safety

• Designing suspenseful scenarios and pacing dread

Week 3: Genre Mastery—Science Fiction

• Speculative worldbuilding, technology, and themes

• Translating big concepts into engaging encounters

Week 4: Genre Mastery—Other Play Styles (Supes, Weird West, etc.)

• System-agnostic skills for multiple genres

• Adapting game techniques to different table goals

Week 5: TTRPG with Kids

• Understanding gaming ratings

• Starrting & maintaining school-district TTRPG clubs

Week 6: Convention Games—Planning & Logistics

• Event structure, time management, and session prep

• Table assignments, materials, and con-specific tools

Week 7: Public GMing & Hosting Skills

• Communication for new audiences

• Dealing with strangers, pacing, & session safety for drop-in play

Week 8: Event Promotion & Audience Engagement

• Using social media, flyers, and event sites

• Brief introductions to streaming and online events

Week 9: Digital Tools—Advanced VTT Use

• Layered maps, dynamic lighting, and custom macros

• Managing large groups and multi-table coordination

Week 10: Integrating AI, Visual, and Narrative Tools

• Overview of AI-driven content creation (NPCs, worlds, prep)

• Using video, imagery, and audio for online immersion

Week 11: Branding & Professional Presentation

• Personal branding, portfolios, and game listing sites

• Crafting a public GM profile and showreel

Week 12: Pricing, Value, and Monetizing GM Services

• Models for paid GMing (conventions, online, campaigns)

• Value communication and handling payments

Week 13: Collaborative Campaign Design

• Group brainstorming and multi-GM campaigns

• Tools for distributed prep and handoff

Week 14: Feedback, Critique, and Growth

• Asking for and responding to player/instructor feedback

• Lessons learned from published GMs, adapting critique

Week 15: Portfolio & Artifact Development

• Creating sample adventure packets, videos, promo materials

• Organizing online and print portfolios

Week 16: Synthesis & Preparation for Clinicals

• Review of advanced toolkit and event readiness

• Setting goals for full-campaign practicum and beyond