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Banned Books
This course discusses novels that have caused controversy, considering how readers responded to them. We will think about if these novels are...
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Character Animation for Beginners
Develop expressive and believable character animations through practical exercises and the study of fundamental animation techniques.
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Developing Artists' Books
A hands-on exploration of the creative potential of artists’ books through printmaking, mixed media, and contemporary practice.
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Developing the Writer’s Toolkit: Step 1
Sharpen your fiction writing skills by creating vivid characters and strong plots whilst learning how to present your work professionally.
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Developing the Writer’s Toolkit: Step 2
Elevate your fiction! For writers with some experience, this course focuses on revision, character development and accessing peer and teacher...
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Experimental Writing
Explore bold, experimental fiction beyond realism. (Re)discover innovative writers and try your hand at inventive storytelling.
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Film Directors in Focus: Women Directors and their Influence on the Industry
Delve into the careers and styles of acclaimed women directors and explore their ongoing influence on the film industry.
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Film Theory and Criticism
Discover how film tells a story and why it matters, exploring key theory concepts through iconic moments in cinema history.
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Forensic Science and Pathology in Scottish Literature and Film
Explore how writers and filmmakers turn forensic facts into gripping crime fiction and media with this Edinburgh focused course.
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Great Detectives in Fiction
This course explores a diverse array of fictional detectives through a selection of five novels.
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How to Plot a Fictional Murder
Do you want to break into crime fiction? Let us guide you step by step to develop a clear plan for your novel: from motive and murder to victim...
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Improve Your Fiction Writing
Push your creativity, explore new writing techniques, and experiment with story structure and character to improve your work.
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Introduction to Illustrating Children’s Picture Books
A short playful course introducing you to the process of making children’s picture books and the art of visual narrative.
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Kickstart Your Writing
Explore the common challenges writers face such as fear, perfectionism, and creative blocks and discover practical ways to overcome them....
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Literature and Medicine
Examine links between the art of literature and medicine through Edinburgh’s historic lens and explore themes of illness, disability, race and...
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Reading Round
Dive into short fiction, non-fiction and poetry as you explore various literary techniques and their impacts on the reader.
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Short Story Writing
Gain the tools required to turn fleeting ideas into memorable short stories. Explore the art of short story writing through consideration of...
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The Magic of Movies: How Cinema Works
Explore how art and technology shaped has shaped film—from colour and cameras to sound and special effects—in a journey through cinema...
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The Monthly Poet: Poets from Australia
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore an individual...
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The Monthly Poet: War and Protest
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore an individual...
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The Monthly Read: The Past Is a Foreign Country
Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore novels, discussing plot, character, setting and context.
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The Monthly Read: Untying Family Ties
Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore novels, discussing plot, character, setting and context in engaging...
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Tracing Time Through Holyrood Park: Spring
Explore Holyrood Park through seasonal journeys, blending science and creativity to observe, record, and respond to landscape, ecology, and...
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Utopia: Imagining Better Worlds
Do we need fewer dreamers or better dreams? Explore the language of utopianism, its rich history, and continued influence on society.
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