Pursuit of the Arts and Sciences - How to catch them?

[femkes_follies]

tattycat has me contemplating.

The Royal University of the Midrealm is a (hopefull) biannual event. It moves from site to site 'round the Kingdom, based on where the best bid comes from. It consists of classes in Fine Arts and Sciences, Performing Arts, Martial Arts, History, and SCA Administration. Over the years, curriculum quality has varied rather widely. (blah blah blah, volunteer organization)

Our Erstwhile and Hardworking Chancellor has been ruminating on developing system by which you can "progress" through programming and receive recognition for learning. And we've had discussions about trying to increase the number of "intermediate" and "advanced" classes offered at RUM. On the grounds that "beginner" level classes are more commonly to be found locally anyway.

Now, it occurs to me to ask the hive mind for stimulating conversation on the topic of trying to offer a "progression" on specific topics given the changing location, venue, and time between sessions. The Midrealm is large enough that a teacher may be available for one session, but the next too far away to be feasible for them. So how could we set things up so that you could, in fact, take steadily advancing classes in a topic?

Speak to me of brilliant notions.

Comments

[alysten.livejournal.com]

I am going to have to skip this one unfortunately (due to surgery recovery Im not traveling too far from home).

However, when you guys get the next one going, I would be interested. I am working on intermediate/advanced cooking classes.

[femkederoas.livejournal.com]

I will definitely keep you in the loop.

I'll let you know when the next MK Cook's symposium gets going, too.