New Courses - UWA Extension

Introduction to Modern Art

Join artist Richard Gunning, as he explores the history of Modern Art in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The three week course will examine the exciting and dynamic changes that took place in art as it responded to, and occasionally anticipated a rapidly changing world. It is a period that has produced some of the most powerful, and at times bewildering, and beautiful works in Western Art. This is a course for anyone who is curious about the art of our times and its not too... [More]

Introduction to Modern Art

Sat 08 Jun - Sat 29 Jun 2019
9:30am - 1pm
3 sessions, 10.5 hours total

Richard Gunning

When	Time	Where
Sat 08 Jun 2019	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley
Sat 15 Jun 2019	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley
Sat 29 Jun 2019	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley

If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.

Grammar Therapy II

Grammar Matters! Grammar holds sentences together, but it also communicates who you are. With the skills found in this course, you will gain a more advanced understanding of the grammar of English, and use this knowledge to make your writing more clear. This course is directly focused on writing, and gives you facts about language, grammar, and usage. It will help you get up to speed on formal styles, avoid common mistakes, and build a set of tools that you can keep using when the... [More]

Grammar Therapy II

Wed 24 Jul - Wed 07 Aug 2019
6pm - 8:30pm
3 sessions, 7.5 hours total

Daniel Midgley

When	Time	Where
Wed 24 Jul 2019	6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Seminar Room 1 - UWA Crawley
Wed 31 Jul 2019	6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley
Wed 07 Aug 2019	6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley

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DNA and genealogy - what DNA tests can reveal about your family tree

Millions of people around the globe are enthusiastically charting their bloodlines. Genealogy has become a cultural phenomenon! Join Genealogist Mike Murray in our upcoming seminar and learn what DNA tests can reveal about your family tree. We all have two family trees – one that we can build up from family stories and genealogical records, and another that’s hidden within your DNA. Easy access to inexpensive DNA testing is revealing family secrets, breaking down stubborn brick... [More]

DNA and genealogy - what DNA tests can reveal about your family tree

Sat 10 Aug
9:30am - 12:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Mike Murray

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 10 Aug 2019	9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley

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Social Impact of Social Media

This seminar, presented by social media researcher Dr Catherine Archer, will unpick the approaches of activists and advocates on social media, using case studies and a hands-on approach that digs deep into the social impact of social media. Social media has only been part of our lives for little more than 15 years and yet it has irrevocably changed how we communicate, affecting governments, big business and not-for-profits, while challenging some of society’s major institutions.... [More]

Social Impact of Social Media

Sat 07 Sep
9:30am - 12pm
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Catherine Archer

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 07 Sep 2019	9:30am - 12pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Case Study Room - UWA Crawley

If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.

Ins and Outs of Instagram

Instagram is the current social media darling and with good reason: it’s fun, beautiful, interactive and engaging. But how can you use it to get people to buy your product, or sign up for your services, or click through to your website? This workshop will look at how Instagram has changed over time, the best way to use it today and how to develop an Instagram strategy that works. We’ll cover choosing the right images to use for your feed, what kind of hashtag strategy will be most... [More]

Ins and Outs of Instagram

Sat 14 Sep
9:30am - 12:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Amanda Kendle

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 14 Sep 2019	9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+08:00)	University Club of Western Australia - Seminar Room 2 - UWA Crawley

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Wild about flowers - wildflower photography for everyone

Digital cameras enable anyone to make close up and macro images of WA’s spectacular wildflowers. Whether you have a DSLR or a compact you can learn the controls and features on your camera to produce pin sharp, correctly exposed wildflower images with accurate colour. This day course includes a classroom session, lunch and a hands-on field session among the flowers. Learn with Master Photographer Dale Neill. Wildflower image by Gail, one of Dale Neill's past students. Digital... [More]