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Every subject ever briefly studied at The Academy, now all thirty-four weeks.
Week 34Comedycurrent
Become Briefly Hilarious.
Write one joke, funny observation, caption, parody headline, or straight-faced story that makes you laugh.
Graduation motto: Officially a Laughing Matter.
A full parody feature published in The Academy Library.
Week 33Fall Activitiescompleted
Become Briefly Autumnal.
Welcome fall by choosing and completing one fun seasonal activity connected to apples, leaves, pumpkin spice, or another seasonal favorite.
Graduation motto: Officially Seasoned.
Recap not yet published.
Week 32Video Editingcompleted
Become Briefly Cutting-Edge.
Combine a few video clips or photos into one short, fun edit. Use last week's footage if you like, or choose older or new moments instead.
Graduation motto: A Reel Achievement.
A finished New York City montage and a really fun payoff to the previous week's videography challenge.
Week 31Videographycompleted
Become Briefly Cinematic.
Capture a small collection of intentional video clips using varied compositions, details, and movement. Save anything you like for next week’s optional editing challenge.
Graduation motto: That's a Wrap.
He finished the week with footage to piece together in the next video-editing challenge.
Week 30Calligraphycompleted
Become Briefly Flourished.
Practice a few calligraphy strokes, then letter one word or short phrase using a calligraphy pen, brush pen, or ordinary pen.
Graduation motto: Officially Off Script.
A week of improvised calligraphy practice that moved from alphabet drills to one very personal handwritten message.
Week 29Picnickingcompleted
Become Briefly Basketed.
Have one intentionally picnic-style snack or meal somewhere outside your usual dining setup and make a little occasion out of it.
Graduation motto: Job Well Packed.
A homemade picnic sandwich, a small change of scenery, and a very successful outing at the pier.
Week 28Digital Detoxcompleted
Become Briefly Unplugged.
Notice one digital habit that feels more automatic than intentional, then choose one small reset that makes room for something offline.
Graduation motto: Fully Charged Offline.
John did not master the digital detox, but he understands the habit better and made one good offline win by staying present with friends.
Week 27First Aidcompleted
Become Briefly Prepared.
Learn or refresh one basic first-aid skill so you can feel calmer and more useful if an emergency happens nearby.
Graduation motto: Ready to Step Up.
A better understanding of how to check for danger, call for professional help, and follow trained guidance without pretending one week of study made him a medical professional.
Week 26Midyear Remixcompleted
Become Briefly Self-Directed.
Choose your own assignment: catch up on a challenge you missed, run back a favorite, or invent a small Wild Card challenge of your own.
Graduation motto: Midterm Exam Complete.
A working public home for the Clougherty Crash Course that celebrates the skills people have tried throughout the year.
Week 25Brewingcompleted
Become Briefly Artisanal.
Try one brewed drink or preparation that is new to you.
Graduation motto: Grounds for Graduation.
John experimented with a new espresso machine.
Week 24Decoratingcompleted
Become Briefly Curated.
The Week 24 Crash Course subject was Decorating.
Recap not yet published.
Week 23Giftingcompleted
Week 23: Gifting
The Week 23 Crash Course subject was Gifting.
Recap not yet published.
Week 22Growingcompleted
Week 22: Growing
The Week 22 Crash Course subject was Growing.
Recap not yet published.
Week 21Stretchingcompleted
Week 21: Stretching
The Week 21 Crash Course subject was Stretching.
Recap not yet published.
Week 20Stylingcompleted
Week 20: Styling
The Week 20 Crash Course subject was Styling.
Recap not yet published.
Week 19Bakingcompleted
Week 19: Baking
The Week 19 Crash Course subject was Baking.
Recap not yet published.
Week 18Culturecompleted
Week 18: Culture
The Week 18 Crash Course subject was Culture.
Recap not yet published.
Week 17Snackingcompleted
Week 17: Snacking
The Week 17 Crash Course subject was Snacking.
Recap not yet published.
Week 16DJingcompleted
Week 16: DJing
The Week 16 Crash Course subject was DJing.
Recap not yet published.
Week 15Reconnectingcompleted
Week 15: Reconnecting
The Week 15 Crash Course subject was Reconnecting.
Recap not yet published.
Week 14Exploringcompleted
Week 14: Exploring
The Week 14 Crash Course subject was Exploring.
Recap not yet published.
Week 13Readingcompleted
Week 13: Reading
The Week 13 Crash Course subject was Reading.
Recap not yet published.
Week 12Motioncompleted
Week 12: Motion
The Week 12 Crash Course subject was Motion.
Recap not yet published.
Week 11Singingcompleted
Week 11: Singing
The Week 11 Crash Course subject was Singing.
Recap not yet published.
Week 10Cleaningcompleted
Week 10: Cleaning
The Week 10 Crash Course subject was Cleaning.
Recap not yet published.
Week 9Cookingcompleted
Week 9: Cooking
The Week 9 Crash Course subject was Cooking.
Recap not yet published.
Week 8Kindnesscompleted
Week 8: Kindness
The Week 8 Crash Course subject was Kindness.
Recap not yet published.
Week 7Magiccompleted
Week 7: Magic
The Week 7 Crash Course subject was Magic.
Recap not yet published.
Week 6Photographycompleted
Week 6: Photography
The Week 6 Crash Course subject was Photography.
Recap not yet published.
Week 5Mixologycompleted
Week 5: Mixology
The Week 5 Crash Course subject was Mixology.
Recap not yet published.
Week 4Movie Criticcompleted
Week 4: Movie Critic
The Week 4 Crash Course subject was Movie Critic.
Recap not yet published.
Week 3Dancingcompleted
Week 3: Dancing
The Week 3 Crash Course subject was Dancing.
Recap not yet published.
Week 2Drawingcompleted
Week 2: Drawing
The Week 2 Crash Course subject was Drawing.
Recap not yet published.
Week 1Poetrycompleted
Week 1: Poetry
The Week 1 Crash Course subject was Poetry.
Recap not yet published.