Making a Flexi-Skirt

Learn about Flexi-Prims and how to make them. Learn how to make your own Flexi-Skirts using the Oxbridge version of the LoopRez tool. Hands on class creating a skirt using the tool. Includes free textures, LoopRez script, step by step instructions and skirt panels to get started.

Suggested prerequisite class: Building Basics.

General Q&A

Come up (way up in the sky) to the Oxbridge Alternate Lecture hall for the bi-weekly General Q&A, where hosts Andrea and Ember take any and all questions about about Second Life, Caledon, Oxbridge, Steampunk, and related topics—and answer them. You've got questions; we've either got the answers or will find them and get back to you. This is also a platform for announcements of community events.

Basic Scripting (2-parts; 2-wks)

Scripts are what makes Second Life a dynamic, interactive environment. Scripts can change an object's properties, move objects, communicate with avatars or other scripts, sense objects or avatars, play sounds, collect information, play animations, and rez or give objects within the same object's inventory.

The class starts with the very basics and works through several examples.

Familiarity with the build editor is strongly advised.

Building Basics

Building basics is an introduction to the build window of Second Life, using the construction of a simple hat to instruct students on how to create prims, as well as rotate, stretch, and link prims together as something to be worn. This is a basic class, so students of all experience levels are welcome - though those who already know how to build things may find themselves covering old ground. The class can run from 45-90 minutes, depending on how many questions are asked or how many students may have trouble.

Basic Photography & Tools

This class is for anyone new to Second Life photography. Considered Photo102 Learn how to edit settings in the Preferences window to enhance snapshots and discuss the tools used to make better photos in Second Life.

Mesh and PBR

This class will explore what mesh is and how it's used in Second Life to improve our visual experience and streamline our viewer performance. A brief description of PBR, 'Physically Based Rendering', will be offered as well.

Photo Salon

This is an open-ended workshop that provides SL photographers with skills instruction, practice locations, and a supportive atmosphere in which to practice the techniques of effective SL Photography. Each class stands alone, but specific topics will vary from week to week and be announced before class.

Prerequisites: A basic photography class is recommended.

Sessions:

November 2021:Basic Photography & Tools, Aspect Ratio, Contrast

December 2021: Composition, Making a Rainbow, Making Holiday or Christmas Cards, Tour of Holiday SIMs, Moving Objects

January 2022: Introduction to Environmental Enhancement Project (EEP), Creating your own EEP, Ambient Occlusion, Depth of Field

February 2022: Camera Lenses & Wide-Angle Effects, Profile Pictures, Choosing your Best Photo, Background and Viewpoint

March 2022: Framing & Layering, Unique Perspective, Let’s Make a Rainbow, Negative Space, Story Telling with Photos

April 2022: Artistic Photography, Moving Objects

For more info, contact the class professor:Teddy Bear (TeddySnuggleBear.Littlepaws)

Writing Workshop

Join the writers' meeting in Caledon Night's reading room in front of a huge fireplace for Talking in public chat about writing.

Inventory Management

Concepts of Inventory Management teaches you everything you need to know to manage your inworld possessions, keep things sorted properly, and use the tools provided in your viewer efficiently.

Required prerequisite: familiarity with the orientation at Oxbridge or another new-user gateway.

Introduction to Role-Playing

Learn the basic history, purpose and usage of emotes and gestures. Explore roleplay, what it is, and how to do it. This class is intended to enhance your Second Life and greatly increase your fun potential! Free notes, landmarks and gestures provided.

Buildarama

BuildARama is a fun building event for builders of all skill levels: not a contest, but a chance to hone your skills and learn from other builders. The giant board provides a random word, and participants have a certain amount of time to build something out of prims corresponding to that word. After the building, participants can admire each others builds, talk about what was difficult or what worked well, ask questions like "how did you make THAT?", etc.

Q&A With the Deans

The Caledon Oxbridge "Dean Team" reports on current happenings at Oxbridge and answers your questions about Second Life, Caledon, Oxbridge, Steampunk, and anything else we can manage. Q&A is hosted by some combination of Wordsmith Jarvinen (Chancellor), Ember (Dean of Commons), and Andrea Jones (Dean of Development). Between them they know… stuff.