MYTHIC TOOLS for Media Makers

 Pamela Jaye Smith  

 Saturday November 16th  10:30am - 6pm  

The Writers Store - Burbank CA 

Registration  $189 until 11/09/13  

 At a Glance

• Put the Power of Myth into all your Creative Projects - any genre, any style, any medium
• Create engaging stories with universal appeal, in your unique voice
• Learn to use the Mythic Tools of Theme, Archetypes, and Symbols to strengthen and enhance your plots, descriptions, and characters  

Who should attend?

Writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, and designers in any medium, genre, or style who are interested in enhancing their art and craft using story-telling tools that have engaged audiences for thousands of years, across all cultures.

Anyone who wants to better understand and enjoy the mythic references, story-lines, characters, and symbols in media.

Course Outline

Myths are the stories we tell ourselves to explain the world around us and within us.  

This class explores ways you too can tap into the many powers of myth to tell the stories that move you, no matter the genre, style, or medium.

Learn how to create stories that can change the world.

This full day in-person workshop will include writing exercises and film clips.

Topics covered

1.  Mythic Themes - many more than just the Hero's Journey [Lost Love Rescued, Twins, Search for the Promised Land, the Wake-up Call, and more]
2. 3 Mythic Statements - What they are, where they go, who says them.
3. 5 ArchePaths - Warrior, Monk, Scientist, Magician, Lover.
4. 3 levels of Symbolism.
5. 3 levels of the Dark Side.
6. Crafting your Antagonist.
7. Designing the danger by selecting appropriate aspects of the Dark Side.
8. 8 categories of our Next Myths.

Suggested preparation

View/read one or more of the following before the class:

 Apocalypse Now [the original]            Avatar

The Heat                            Star Wars - the very first one

Slumdog Millionaire           The English Patient

Explore some of Dr. Carl Jung's work on archetypes

Bring with you to the workshop  

A Logline and 3-sentence Pitch of your story

A 1-sentence description of both your Protagonist and Antagonist 

3 places where you use Symbolism.

Location

3510 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505

800-272-8927 or 310-441-5151

REGISTER NOW

SEMINAR downloads/CDs & PRODUCTS 

Let the world know the Power of Your Myth with MYTHWORKS, Alpha Babe, and Chosen Man  T-shirts, mugs, and gifts.  

Beyond the Hero's Journey: Other Powerful Mythic Themes. Workbook and seminar.

Alpha Babes: Women of Mythic Significance

What's Love Got To Do With It?   

Other seminars available on CD at Alpha Babe Academy and at MYTHWORKS. 

Pamela Jaye & the MYTHWORKS Team

323-874-6447
pamela.jaye.smith - Skype

email us   

MYTHWORKS website  

Mythic Challenges 

Alpha Babe Academy