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SHORT COURSES OPEN LECTURES PUBLIC EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
Spring 2014
Public courses at The University of Western Australia
2 pleasures 5 creative writing for kids :: novels :: drawing
photography 8 fantastic the basics :: new techniques :: creative flair
digital skills 12 [technology] online life :: photo editing well, feel better 14 live fit mind :: fit body
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VAL McDERMID The Skeleton Road Val McDermid is one of the biggest names in crime writing. Her novels have been translated into 30 languages, sold over 10 million copies worldwide and well over 300,000 copies in Australia, making her one of our most popular crime writers. Journalist, occasional broadcaster, and superb Tartan Noir storyteller, Val talks about her latest novel The Skeleton Road and her career in words and writing. 6:30-7:30pm Monday 22 SEP $29 CCVW002
UWA Crawley
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JULIE SZEGO The tainted trial of Farah Jama How did a young Somali man end up in jail for the rape of a woman he had never met, in an over-28s nightclub he was too young to be admitted to, in a Melbourne suburb he had never visited? Join journalist and lawyer Julie Szego, as she explores a shocking miscarriage of justice. 7-8pm Tuesday 14 OCT $19 CCVW004
UWA Claremont
Photo: Graham Clark
IVA GLISIC How to be avant-garde Avant-garde artists are defined by their ability to shock and evoke a response. This course explores the evolution and social significance of avant-garde art, from its early 20th century origins to the present day. A tour of contemporary progressive art, this course is a journey through the history of avant-garde creativity that explores how art can be used for social and political change. 6:30pm Wednesdays starting 22 OCT (4 sessions) $99 CCNV003
UWA Claremont
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Made in Britain Genealogy
Finding your UK ancestors online A primer for genealogical research
new and novel courses for you in spring
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3hr Saturday 18 October CCCS001
$59
Sing! Let your spirit fly free
So you think you can’t sing Discover your hidden talents! 8hr Tuesdays fr. 16 September CCMV003
$189
B&B Ideal small business?
Starting and managing your own B&B All you need to know to take the plunge 7hr Saturday 13 September CCHF001
The Dreaming Aboriginal culture
Aboriginal cultural awareness Looking at the past, present and future 7.5hr Saturday 8 November CCHM001
Bee yourself Honey at home
How to keep a bee-hive Knowledge to improve your health 8hr Thu. 6 or Fri. 28 November CCQL002
See extension.uwa.edu.au for detailed session times.
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creative pleasures WRITING
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Introduction to writing for children H.Y. Hanna CCPW100 Learn the secrets to writing for children – from common myths to plotting your novels and creating characters that will appeal to young readers, as well as the rules and requirements for the different age ranges. Whether you’ve got a great idea for a kids book and aren’t sure where to start or you’ve already got a work-in-progress, this course will help you begin your journey as a successful children’s author. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 18 OCT UWA Claremont
Writing young adult fiction Brigid Lowry CCPW023 Young adult fiction is a vibrant thriving genre. This hands-on course will include every aspect of the craft, including theme, finding your own voice, what to avoid, developing plot and character, and how to make your writing shine. It will also provide a guide to contemporary YA fiction and publishing trends. 6 hour workshop $179 10am-4pm Saturday 25 OCT UWA Claremont Every picture tells a story – illustrating picture books James Foley CCPW146 If you have you ever wanted to illustrate a picture book this workshop will get you started. Discover how images are constructed to tell stories in this hands-on workshop with award-winning illustrator James Foley. You’ll be guided through the entire illustration process: from character designs and initial sketches, through to rough storyboards and a finished piece of artwork. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 15 NOV UWA Claremont
WRITING Show don’t tell John Harman CCPW001 The art of exposition – showing not telling – is a subtle one. Behind every story there is an entire world complete with a history and peopled by real-life characters. How does the writer handle this mass of detail? This workshop shows how and where writers can employ techniques to weave exposition into the fabric of the story so readers are scarcely aware of being given essential information. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 13 SEP UWA Claremont
Dramatise your story through narrative structure John Harman CCPW004 Narrative structure is about choices and about writing your novel, short story or script in scenes. Do you start your narrative at the beginning, the middle or the end? Understanding narrative structure will give your work cohesion, logical progression and readability while also conferring artistic form on the structure. Its effective use can also make the difference between your manuscript being rejected or becoming a best-seller. Join John Harman on a journey of prose. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 11 OCT UWA Claremont
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Globejotting – learn to travel write Amanda Kendle CCPW019
A travel diary doesn’t need to be a blow-by-blow account of every step along your sightseeing journey. Join travel blogger and writer Amanda Kendle to learn about various ways to write down your travels so that you, your family and friends will enjoy reading them over and over. You will learn about journalling, scrapbooking (online and off), blogging and memoir and family diary writing. 7.5 hours of workshops $159 6:30-9pm Tuesdays from 14 OCT (3 weeks) UWA Claremont Nailing your novel – why writers abandon books Natasha Lester CCPW012 Draft, fix and finish your novel – join novelist Natasha Lester as she shares her secrets to starting, writing and finishing a novel. Designed for those who have always wanted to write a novel but do not know where to begin, as well as those who have started writing a book and have no idea what to do next. 12.5 hours of workshops $169 6:30-9pm Thursdays from 30 OCT (5 weeks) UWA Claremont Developing your writing style John Harman CCPW021 Our favourite authors synthesise style, voice and tone to transport us into the world of their novel. What words do they use and in what order? How do they employ narrative mode? What point of view do they adopt? How adept are they at analogy? Learn how to focus on style in popular writing and how you can develop your own writing style to match that of published authors. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 22 NOV UWA Claremont
DRAWING Zen of drawing Debi Riley CCND004
Quirky. Fun. Imaginative. The non-traditional approach in this unique workshop will free your creative side for a more relaxed art experience. Emphasis will be on relaxation through the drawing process, learning tools and techniques to guide you on that pathway. You will create images using pastels, conte, charcoal, pen and inks on exquisite bamboo, silk and cotton papers. Materials and light morning tea provided. No prior experience needed. 6 hour workshop $189 10am-4pm Saturday 13 SEP UWA Claremont Ten-minute sketches for absolute beginners Debi Riley CCND006 Learn how you can create impressionistic bold sketches, expressive line work, rough textural effects and splashes of colour in these fast and loose 10-minute sketches. We’ll cover colour and design, tonal values and overcoming creative roadblocks. Encouraging individual feedback and step-by-step instructions mean that no prior art experience is needed. All course materials provided. 5.5 hour workshop $189 10am-3:30pm Saturday 1 NOV UWA Claremont Drawing the line Debi Riley CCND005 Awaken your creativity and ignite your imagination. In a workshop designed for absolute beginners, you’ll get step-by-step instructions and encouraging feedback to build your confidence and skills. Using turmeric, tea, coffee, charcoal, ochre pigments and peacock blue ink you’ll create images filled with intriguing and expressive line work. No prior art experience is needed and all materials are provided. 5.5 hour workshop $189 10am-3:30pm Saturday 22 NOV UWA Claremont
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fantastic photography THE BASICS
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THE BASICS Better photography – the basics Bob Litchfield CCNP027 Grasp the basics of photography in a weekend. Learn how a digital camera works, the jargon, and some simple foolproof tips. Bring along your failed photos and find out what went wrong. Practical information that every photographer needs to know will be offered. You will gain the confidence to switch the camera off auto mode and start creating your own images. A DSLR camera is recommended for the practical session. 14 hours of workshops $225 9am-4pm Sat. 4 OCT, 2-6pm Sun. 5 OCT, 6:30-9:30pm Wed. 8 OCT UWA Claremont Better photography – composition Bob Litchfield CCNP028 Composition is one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of photography. Mastering its principles can mean really big improvements to your photographs. This course will be particularly beneficial to beginners wishing to develop their expertise with digital cameras, but will also help more experienced photographers refine their skills. Linear and diagonal perspectives, the rule of thirds and the placement of colour, as well as other compositional elements will be covered. 14 hours of workshops $225 9am-4pm Sat. 8 NOV, 2-6pm Sun. 9 NOV, 6:30-9:30pm Wed. 12 NOV UWA Claremont
Practical photography B E G I N N E R S Dale Neill CCNP303 Digital cameras have more controls and features than film cameras and yet most often they are not used to full effect. Gain the confidence to operate your camera and its features to produce better photographs of people, places or things. It’s surprising how much of a difference a little instruction makes. 7 hours of workshops $199 10am-3pm Saturday 1 NOV, 6-8pm Wednesday 5 NOV UWA Claremont 10am-3pm Sunday 23 NOV, 6-8pm Thursday 27 NOV UWA Claremont
Practical photography I N T E R M E D I A T E Dale Neill CCNP304 Designed for those who know the basic functions and features of their digital camera and wish to learn more (or have completed the Beginners course). Topics include aperture priority, shutter speed priority, portrait modes, landscape modes, exposure compensation, eliminating shutter lag, manual white balance and macro. Note that your camera must have manual settings such as P, A, S, M. 7 hours of workshops $199 10am-3pm Sunday 2 NOV, 6:30-8:30pm Thursday 6 NOV UWA Claremont 10am-3pm Saturday 22 NOV, 7-9pm Wednesday 26 NOV UWA Claremont
Learn DSLR in a day Karen Castle and Karin Calvert CCNP029 Get started with your DSLR camera with professional photographers Karen Castle and Karin Calvert. Karen will explain the basics – aperture, shutter speed, ISO and how to achieve correct exposure – and Karin will show you how to use natural light and camera flash techniques to create great portraits. In this full-day course there will be time to put into practice your new skills, with the instructors there to guide you. Lunch at the University Club café is included. 8 hour workshop $225 9am-5pm Saturday 29 NOV UWA Crawley
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NEW TECHNIQUES Wildflower photography for spring Bob Litchfield CCNP018 You do not need to be an expert to produce high impact wildflower photography. Book early for this Spring course which will introduce you to the theory and practice of macro photography. You will learn how to construct a quick and simple light/wind tent, the use of macro equipment and the different means of magnifying a small object in the field or at home. Practice sessions will be held in Kings Park and Botanic Garden. 10 hours of workshops $199 9am-4pm Saturday 13 SEP, 6:30-9:30pm Wednesday 17 SEP UWA Claremont
Mastering mobile phone photography Dale Neill CCNP307 Your best camera is the one you have with you and these days that’s probably your phone. With ever-improving optics and camera apps, smartphones are capable of producing amazing results. Like any camera however it’s the brain behind the lens that matters. Join Master Photographer Dale Neill on a fun, tip-filled workshop and master the techniques for producing incredible photos to share and enjoy. 3.5 hour workshop $89 1-4:30pm Saturday 8 NOV UWA Claremont
Exploring film cameras Dale Neill CCNP306 Rediscover the magical world of film, negatives and prints. In this interactive workshop Master Photographer Dale Neill takes you back to the future and covers films, loading, manual controls, tips for processing, handling and archiving, all with theory and guided practice sessions. Learn how shooting with film improves your understanding of photography and get a critique of your prints. 6 hours of workshops $179 9am-1pm Sunday 9 NOV, 7-9pm Tuesday 25 NOV UWA Claremont
Successful travel photography Nick Melidonis CCNP004 Learn how to capture great travel shots and ensure the time you spend on travel shows in your own great photography. This is a popular course for those wanting to record their personal journeys and those capturing images for work and profit. Sessions cover theory, practice and review, with tips on improving exposure, composition and much more. Learn from one of Australia’s most awarded Master Photographers. 13.5 hours of workshops $225 9:30am Sat. 29 NOV, 12:30pm Sun. 30 NOV, 6:30pm Tue. 2 DEC UWA Claremont
So you want to be a pro – inside the photographic industry Dale Neill CCNP300 A sea change into professional photography may be attractive but fraught with pitfalls. Master Photographer and educator, Dale Neill provides an insider’s guide. He gives a critical analysis of the impact digital has had on the profession and how innovative professionals have coped and profited. Topics include copyright, contracts, GST, professional ethics, legal liability and professional organisations. Perfect for photographers considering entering the profession. 5 hour seminar $79 10am-3pm Sunday 30 NOV UWA Claremont
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CREATIVE FLAIR Building images – photographing architecture inside out Serena Pearce CCNP012 Don’t come back from holidays with uninspiring photos of great buildings. Discover the secrets and problem-solving tips from a professional. Learn to see architecture exteriors and interiors in a new light. Experiment with angles, pick out details, use depth of field and motion in your images for results you’ll be proud to show. Includes a practical session around the buildings of the university campus. Lunch at the University Club café is included. 8 hour workshop $225 9am-5pm Saturday 8 NOV UWA Crawley
On the move! Travel portraits and street photography Dale Neill CCNP302 Whether you have a compact camera or the latest DSLR, you can achieve stunning images. Photographers take most of their pictures ‘on the move’ – travelling around town, overseas or in the outback. This workshop covers travel genres of landscape, people, urban and wildlife and provides ideas, tips and practical techniques for dealing effectively with travel and street photography. Includes a theory session, a practical shoot on location plus a review and critique session. 11 hours of workshops $225 10am-3pm Sat. 15 NOV, 2-5pm Sun. 16 NOV, 6-9pm Thu. 20 NOV UWA Claremont
Creative flash techniques for DSLRs Dale Neill CCNP299 Does the flash unit for your DSLR create confusion and frustration? Don’t worry, mastering on-camera flash can be a challenge even for professional photographers. In this practical ‘how to’ workshop Dale Neill will guide you through the principles, strengths, limitations and endless creative possibilities of flash. 7 hour workshop $169 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 29 NOV UWA Claremont Post-production skills
Lightroom & Photoshop Workflow management and simple editing for your images.
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LOTS OF PHOTOS, NOW WHAT? Make the most of iPhoto with your Mac Brennan Chan CCTC009 Learn how to use the latest version of iPhoto – software that is included on every Apple Macintosh computer – to download, organise, improve and enjoy your digital photos. With a little practical instruction you will be able to use iPhoto to do so much more with your digital photos. Learn how to create cards and slideshows and email photos so that you can share those great memories with friends and family. 6.5 hour workshop $169 9am-3:30pm Saturday 15 NOV CCGS, Claremont
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ONLINE LIFE Pinterest for fun and profit Amanda Kendle CCTC027
Pinterest is the social media equivalent of a pin-up board and a massive search engine that looks beautiful! Social media guru Amanda Kendle will show you how and why to use Pinterest and help you navigate a sea of useful information, beautiful pictures and fascinating virtual pin-up boards. We’ll cover from the basics to using Pinterest to promote your website, blog or business. 3 hour seminar $89 9am-12noon Saturday 8 NOV UWA Claremont
Using and maintaining your iMac or MacBook Brennan Chan CCTC021
If you have a Mac but think you might not be using it to its full potential, this is the course for you. For new Mac users or those not yet familiar with OSX, you’ll learn how to operate your Mac, fix problems and keep it in fine tune. Topics include file and folder management, explanations of the Dock and the Finder, upgrading, troubleshooting and backups. 8 hour workshop $295 9am-5pm Saturday 25 OCT CCGS, Claremont
Making the most of your iPad and its apps Alejandro Tearney CCTC013
The Apple iPad has changed how we think of computing. There are thousands of different apps for the iPad covering photography, books, calendar and productivity applications, news and magazines, videos, music and more. Alejandro Tearney will chart your way through the vast array of apps to help you find the best of the best and how to make the most of this amazing device. 5 hour workshop $169 9am-2pm Saturday 15 NOV CCGS, Claremont
Becoming a blogger for fun and profit Amanda Kendle CCTC010
Whether you have read a few blogs or never heard of one, this course will get you blogging. Find out how to write and manage a blog, what to include, consider who your audience is, and how you can even make money from blogging. Participants will have the opportunity to start their own blog. 8 hour workshop $195 9am-5pm Saturday 1 NOV CCGS, Claremont
PHOTOSHOP & LIGHTROOM A practical guide to Photoshop Elements 11 Nick Melidonis CCTC025
Adobe Photoshop Elements is probably the most popular entry-level software for enhancing and editing images. This seminar will provide a practical guide to the essential Photoshop Elements skills enabling you to correct problems, create, catalogue, enhance and manage your photographs and digital files. Learn from one of Australia’s most awarded photographers. 7 hour seminar $295 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 6 DEC UWA Claremont
A practical guide to Lightroom 5 Nick Melidonis CCTC024
Lightroom 5 is one of the most intuitive programs for photographers to import their images, set up a workflow (no more lost images!) and complete powerful global and local enhancements. This seminar will release the power of this amazing program and reveal the workflow used by professionals. This comprehensive seminar has been presented nationally by Master Photographer Nick Melidonis. 7 hour seminar $295 9:30am-4:30pm Sunday 7 DEC UWA Claremont
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Build a fitter future – how to get and stay fit for life David Beard CCFE001 Knowing that fitness is important and actually achieving it are two different things especially considering the amount of confusing and conflicting information out there. This interactive workshop with physiologist David Beard will enable you to develop your own fitness program whatever your current level of fitness or work and family commitments. 3.5 hour workshop $89 9:30am-1pm Saturday 15 NOV UWA Crawley
Mindfulness 101 Eric Harrison CCBF405 Mindfulness is both a Buddhist practice and a psychological therapy. In this workshop Eric Harrison from the Perth Meditation Centre will map out this territory, place it in the context of modern brain science and help you make it your own. He will illustrate the concepts of ‘paying attention’ and ‘being in the present’ through awareness techniques that can be done repeatedly throughout any day. 6 hour workshop $149 9am-3pm Sunday 5 OCT UWA Claremont 9am-3pm Sunday 16 NOV UWA Claremont
From frantic to focused Jenny Brockis CCHS352 Driven to distraction by too much to do and too many interruptions? Discover how your brain pays attention and how to focus on each thing you want to do. In a time poor, busy world there is a better way to deal with distractions and interruptions. Learn how to improve your attention skills, regain control and still get everything done. 3 hour workshop $89 9am-12noon Saturday 11 OCT UWA Claremont
Brain change Jenny Brockis CCHS002 Why do we resist change so much? Neuroscience is enhancing our understanding of why we find change so hard and how we can overcome resistance. Discover how using our social intelligence can lead to increased synergy, better communication and better relationships. This workshop is designed to show you how to broaden your perspective, create more insight and communicate more effectively. 3 hour workshop $89 9am-12noon Saturday 15 NOV UWA Claremont
Find your balance with the Alexander Technique Glenn Swift CCFE002 Glenn B. Swift has taught this technique for over twenty years, counting Hugh Jackman amongst his pupils. Any type of performance can be improved by learning simple changes, beginning with balance of the head and the function of breath. Actors, musicians, dancers and other ordinary people will benefit. Participants also receive a private consultation with an AuSTAT registered teacher. 6 hours of workshops $159 6:30-8:30pm Thursdays from 25 SEP (3 weeks) UWA Claremont
Your best shape Glenn Cardwell and David Beard CCLN005 At last the truth about weight loss from people who aren’t trying to sell you a radical diet or ‘guaranteed’ program that just won’t work. Discover the essential steps you must take to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. Two health professionals with over 60 years’ experience between them will share with you the proven strategies for weight control. 2.5 hour seminar $89 7-9:30pm Tuesday 23 SEP UWA Crawley
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INDIVIDUAL Online study fits into your schedule, and most courses can be completed in six weeks. All you have to do is log into your online classroom from home or work at a time that’s convenient for you.
INSPIRING The course range is huge and includes just about everything you can think of studying online. Take a look – you’re sure to find something just for you.
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WHERE DO I START? Go to ed2go.com/uwaext and browse the courses.You can choose a category and browse or search by keyword. See extension.uwa.edu.au/page/63 for help. When you’ve found the course for you, click on Learn More and then on each of the headings to view the syllabus, the instructor’s biography, any requirements for the course or reviews from people who have taken the course. After selecting your course click on Enrol Now and follow the instructions.
Business Communication
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Business marketing writing
Children, Parents and Family
• Effective business writing
• Enhancing language development in childhood • Guiding kids on the internet
BUSINESS
• Fundamentals of technical writing • Interpersonal communication • Introduction to LinkedIn career networking
• Understanding adolescents
Job Search
• 12 steps to a successful job search :: ONLINE COURSES • Individual excellence: secrets of career • Using social media in business • Keys to effective communication
General Business Skills • Administrative assistant fundamentals • Computer skills for the workplace • Introduction to Crystal Reports • Introduction to statistics • Keyboarding
Management & Leadership • Creating a successful business plan • Fundamentals of supervision and management 1 • Fundamentals of supervision and management 2 • Marketing your own business on the internet • Mastery of business fundamentals • Six Sigma: total quality applications
success
• Resume writing workshop
Personal Enrichment • Achieving success with difficult people • Everyday math • Get assertive! • Get funny! • Goodbye to shy • Introduction to algebra • Leadership • Learn to buy and sell on eBay • Listen to your heart, and success will follow • Merrill speed reading • Skills for making great decisions • Start your own small business • Wow, what a great event!
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WRITING & PUBLISHING
TECHNOLOGY
Business Writing
• Navigating the internet
• Achieving top search engine positions • Introduction to PC troubleshooting
• Business marketing writing
Computer Programming
• Effective business writing
• Creating mobile apps with HTML5
• Fundamentals of technical writing
• How to get started in game development
Creative Writing
• Introduction to programming
• A writer’s guide to descriptive settings
• Intermediate C# programming
• Advanced fiction writing
• Intermediate Java programming
• Forensic science: a writer’s guide
• Introduction to C# programming
• Introduction to journalling
• Introduction to C++ programming
• Mystery writing • Pleasures of poetry • Research methods for writers
• Introduction to Visual Basic • Introduction to JavaScript • Introduction to Linux • Introduction to Perl programming
• The craft of magazine writing
Database Management
• Travel writing
• Introduction to database development
• Write fiction like a pro
• Introduction to SQL
• Write your life story
Networking & Communication
• Writeriffic 1 – creativity training for writers
• Introduction to networking • Wireless networking
• Writeriffic 2 – advanced creativity training for writers
Security
• Writing essentials
• Introduction to PC security
• Writing for children
MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE
• Writing young adult fiction
Publishing • Beginner’s guide to getting published
• Advanced PC security
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Introduction to internet writing markets
• Introduction to natural health and healing
• Publish and sell your e-books
• Lose weight and keep it off
• Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis & Podcasts
• Luscious, low-fat, lightning-quick meals
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DESIGN & COMPOSITION
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Digital Photography
Adobe
• Discover digital photography
• Introduction to Dreamweaver
• Introduction to WordPress websites • Creating WordPress websites II • Mastering your digital SLR camera • Photographing nature with your DSLR • Photographing people with your DSLR
• Intermediate Dreamweaver • Introduction to Flash • Intermediate Flash • Introduction to InDesign • Intermediate InDesign • Introduction to Final Cut Pro
• Secrets of better photography
• Introduction to Illustrator
• Travel photography for the digital
• Introduction to Photoshop
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Web Design • Advanced web pages • Creating web pages • Designing effective web sites • Discover digital photography • Introduction to CSS and XHTML • Web 2.0 – Blogs, Wikis & Podcasts
LANGUAGES & ARTS • Beginning conversational French • Conversational Japanese • Drawing for non-drawers • Drawing for the absolute beginner • Instant Italian
• Introduction to Lightroom 4 • Photoshop Elements for the digital photographer 1 • Photoshop Elements for the digital photographer 2 • Introduction to Adobe Edge Animate
Microsoft • Introduction to Access • Intermediate Access • Introduction to Excel • Intermediate Excel • Advanced Excel • Introduction to Outlook • Introduction to PowerPoint • Introduction to Project • Introduction to Publisher
• Music made easy
• Introduction to Windows 7
• Speed Spanish 1
• Introduction to Windows 8
• Speed Spanish 2
• Introduction to Word
• Speed Spanish 3
• Intermediate Word
• Start your own arts and crafts business
• Advanced Word
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