About
Academia is one of the most prominent aesthetics out there.π―οΈIt's characterized by vintage features, especially neoclassical architecture seen among old European universities, museums, art galleries, libraries, etc. It generally involves learning, particularly through study, research, and reading. π§ΎThere are many subgenres of Academia:Light Academia, Dark Academia, Classic Academia, Romantic Academia, and Cryptid Academia are a few examples.
Below are a few images to rouse your inspiration:




Anything, really! It just needs to match Academia or any of its subgenres.
Below are some ideas for different entry types:
πΊοΈ MAPS:
• an ancient overgrown museum,
• a statue of a thinking/reading human,
• a giant book house/base,
• an adventure map where the goal is to collect diary fragments.
• an Academia-infused school/university.
π SKINS:
• a romantic librarian,
• a student with a love for vintage clothing,
• a bookworm (not necessarily human),
• an antique statue,
• a Light Academia plant mom.
ποΈ TEXTURE PACKS:
• an overhaul/retexture of the books,
• an Academia-inspired fancy font,
• block/item models looking like statues,
• mobs dressed in victorian/dark garments,
• a switch from stone to marble.
βοΈ MODS/DATAPACKS:
• additional villager professions (curator, bibliosoph, cataloger),
• a magical books/scrolls suite,
• a collection of fantasy staffs/wands,
• flying books and moving statues,
• a diary item (resembling a book or a to-do list).
π BLOGS:
• draw inspiration from the previous items and write a story,
• invent and document a new Academia subgenre.
β You CANNOT go against the rules of Planet Minecraft!
β οΈ You SHOULD NOT:
• submit entries that do not coincide with the theme (Academia).
• copy the jam exactly (but you can use it as inspiration).
• advertise your content beyond needed.
β
You CAN:
• work in groups and/or teams.
• ask questions via the Guest Book or a PM.
• provide feedback regarding the jam theme, deadline, trophy, etc.
Fun, inspiration, collaboration, and experimentation with new styles. You're welcome to join and submit your awesome content!
The due date is January 24th, the International Day of Education! π«