11-02-2015, 11:22 AM
Following on from my previous post here I will be creating an Academy themed FC that will hopefully function as a school. I have also created an accompanying LS for "part-time" staff and students.
'The Royal Academy of Eorzea' is proud to bring you the finest education from across Hydaelyn. With a diverse team of staff, an even more diverse curriculum, and hopeully willing students we aim to share the knowlede of the world with all who enter our doors.
Students are encouraged to take a variety of classes, one-to-one tutoring may also be available.
 Furthermore, IRL both my father and Grandfather are teachers. My father teaches Secondary English and History and my Grandfather was a university lecturer. I have grown up learning from them, and hope to pursue it as a career. As of now though, I am a riding instructor as a small horse riding school. So as you can see I have firsthand experience teaching.
Academia Eorzea
'The Royal Academy of Eorzea' is proud to bring you the finest education from across Hydaelyn. With a diverse team of staff, an even more diverse curriculum, and hopeully willing students we aim to share the knowlede of the world with all who enter our doors.
The Concept
 I would like to create an FC where everyone feels welcome first of all. I don't believe in exclusivity and so characters of all races and backgrounds will be wecome as both teachers and students.
 Now with that out of the way, I want to cover a wide variety of subject both practical and theory based. Subjects such as history, literature etc. will naturally be classroom based with a few field trips, and classes such as Conjury, Thaumaturgy etc. will be far more practical based.
 I am hoping to have some form of FC house that we can use as a school, though that would depend on the avaiability of plots and finances.
 With the backing of staff members, I would also like to invite guest speakers for one-off lectures from time to time.Â
 Though it isn't ironed out yet, I would like to have some sense of progression within the guild. Particularly from the students. Whether this will be IC awards ceremonies, or OOC rankins is up for discussion.
Staff Structure
 Ranks will be scholastic in theme, and are not set in stone as of yet.
FC Leader - Headmistress
Senior Officers - Deputy Headmaster/Headmistress
Officers- Heads of Department
Senior Members - Teaching Staff/Pastoral Staff
Members - Students, Assistant teachers
All members of the guild (with the exception of students) will be allowed to take on the role of teacher.
The Curriculum
 Now the fun part! I would ideally like the syllabus to be diverse enough to attract a wide variety of students, but not so diverse that there are hundreds of staff members. Each department will have someone in charge, who will oversee it.
Magical
Conjury, Thaumaturgy, Arcanima, Astrology, Magical Theory
Martial
Melee Weapons Training (swords, axes, lances), Archery, Pugilism, Ninjutsu, Military Strategy and Manoeuvre
Trade
Smithing, Carpentry, Goldsmithing, Leatherworking, Weaving, Alchemy
Academic
History, Religion, Literature, Mathematics, Politics, Science
Non-academic
Healing, Dance, MusicStudents are encouraged to take a variety of classes, one-to-one tutoring may also be available.
About Me
 You're probably wondering by this point what my background in FC leadership is. In WoW I ran a sucessful small collegiate guild. We had some popular events, namely our open lectures, and some not so popular ones (turns out people hate school dances in-game too). I learned a lot from my experience and I'd like to bring that to FFXIV. Furthermore, IRL both my father and Grandfather are teachers. My father teaches Secondary English and History and my Grandfather was a university lecturer. I have grown up learning from them, and hope to pursue it as a career. As of now though, I am a riding instructor as a small horse riding school. So as you can see I have firsthand experience teaching.
