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Because Language Series: How Children Learn Language

By about three years old, every human has performed one of the most complex cognitive feats in the animal kingdom: learning a language. How do they do it, and when? What can adults do to encourage a child’s language learning? This session is an accessible look at child language acquisition and its implications for the human mind. There are also some adorable baby videos. What’s in this session Nature, nurture, and interaction: Ideas about child language acquisition. What do they... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Because Language Series: How Children Learn Language

<p>By about three years old, every human has performed one of the most complex cognitive feats in the animal kingdom: learning a language. <br/>How do they do it, and when? What can adults do to

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2018-11-10 Sat 10 Nov 2018-11-10
9:30am - 12pm
1 session, 2.5 hours total
UWA Crawley
Daniel Midgley
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su yes no
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Creative Photoshop in a Day

Photoshop Skills for Digital Imaging Mastery of Photo Shop is essential for getting the ultimate from your photography and your best fine-art images for exhibition, competition or books. What you will learn from this workshop is that Adobe Photoshop is a powerful imaging program which is not hard to use. Soon you will be producing some amazing images from your initial camera capture, regardless of whether you have a point and shoot camera, or a more sophisticated Digital SLR. This... [More]
$250 Limited inc GST
Creative Photoshop in a Day

<p><strong>Photoshop Skills for Digital Imaging</strong><br/>Mastery of Photo Shop is essential for getting the ultimate from your photography and your best fine-art images for exhibition, competition

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2018-11-17 Sat 17 Nov 2018-11-17
10am - 4pm
1 session, 6 hours total
UWA Crawley
Nick Melidonis
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su yes no
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Because Language Series: Internet English

The internet is giving us more than just text abbreviations; it’s accelerating the pace of language change. New words are being created, emojis are being sent, memes are being fashioned, and communities are being formed. What does it all mean for English? It’s becoming more awesome, of course, and in this session, you’ll find out how. What’s in this session *English is fine: why the internet is not killing language. *More than LOL: The internet and word creation. What does an emoji... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Because Language Series: Internet English

<p>The internet is giving us more than just text abbreviations; it’s accelerating the pace of language change. <br/>New words are being created, emojis are being sent, memes are being fashioned, and

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2018-12-01 Sat 01 Dec 2018-12-01
9:30am - 12pm
1 session, 2.5 hours total
UWA Crawley
Daniel Midgley
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su yes no
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Drawing for Non Drawers 2

This workshop is for people who have done the first Drawing for Non-drawers with Karen Frankel or have some drawing experience and wish to learn more. We will cover simple perspective, rendering objects in 3D, composition and more tips and tricks to improve your drawing skills. OUTLINE • Recap basic drawing techniques • Tonal variation • Composition • Creating and using thumbnails • Simple perspective – distance and horizon • Setting up a still life • Charcoal 3D form • Shading... [More]

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DNA and genealogy - 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. DNA testing for family history purposes is now cheap and accessible. Many people are using these tests and finding new cousins and breaking down stubborn brick walls in tracing their family tree. What are these DNA tests and what do they reveal? What if there are unexpected results and your two Family Trees don’t agree with each other?... [More]

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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]

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Honey Bee High Tea

TIME: December 9, 2017 2.30 pm – 4.30pm LOCATION: University Club Restaurant PRICE: $45.00 per person ART: December 9, 2017 2:30 pm END: December 9, 2017 4:30 pm LOCATION: Club Restaurant PRICE: $45.00 per person The Bee industry is rapidly growing in Australia. In this event, held in conjunction with the Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products, you will be guided through the history of bee-keeping, the rare place Western Australia holds in the world of honey and future... [More]

History of Books

Biblio-enthusiast Alana Marshall is delighted to return to UWA Extension for 2018 with a light and interesting exploration of the history of the book! From clay tablets, papyrus, wax tablets, parchment, and codices through to the evolution of printing, we will treat the book, in a true bibliographic sense, as an object of physical glory and touch upon some of its fascinating cultural aspects. Additionally, we will traverse the development of paper and the printing press, with some... [More]

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Shine: The essentials of self-care

Increase your self-awareness, invest in your self-care and learn simple strategies to stress less. Say hello to a happier, healthier you! Learn all about being kinder to yourself and try proven practices to make you feel happier and boost your overall sense of well-being and self-acceptance. This course is presented by Annika Rose,  a well respected social entrepreneur, well-being scientist and meditation teacher. She has worked as a mental health professional in both the UK and... [More]

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How Children Learn Language

By about three years old, every human has performed one of the most complex cognitive feats in the animal kingdom: learning a language. How do they do it, and when? And what can adults do to encourage a child’s language learning? This session is an accessible look at child language acquisition and its implications for the human mind. There are also some adorable baby videos. [More]

This course has no current classes. Please join the waiting list.