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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...
In person (On Campus)
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...
In person (On Campus)
The Monthly Poet: Three Welsh Poets
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...
In person (On Campus)
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...
In person (On Campus)
The Monthly Read: The Darker Side of Humanity
Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore novels, discussing plot, character, setting and context.
In person (On Campus)
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.
In person (On Campus)
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...
In person (On Campus)
Tracing Time Through Holyrood Park: Autumn
Explore Holyrood Park through seasonal journeys, blending science and creativity to observe, record, and respond to landscape, ecology, and...
In person (Off Campus)
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...
In person (Off Campus)
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.
In person (On Campus)
Writing A Short Play
Turn your ideas into stage-ready drama as you learn structure, dialogue, character and craft while writing a short play.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Children’s Fiction: Step 1
An introduction to the art and craft of writing children’s fiction, covering the structure of stories and character development.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Children's Fiction: Step 2
Develop your children’s fiction project, refine your craft and editing skills, and prepare your work for agents and publishers.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Creative Non-fiction
Develop a unique voice, craft strong openings and identify ways to make factual storytelling compelling.
In person (On Campus)
Writing Drama for Radio and Podcasts
Explore the captivating world of drama through an introduction to the nuances of writing for an auditory audience and gain skills required to...
In person (On Campus)
Writing for Film and Television: Step 1
Dive into the world of screenwriting with this practical course which will guide you from the initial spark of an idea to the final draft of a...
In person (On Campus)
Writing for Publication: Freelance Journalism (Online)
Take a deep dive into freelance journalism, learn how to write for print and digital media, and get practical advice on making your work...
Online (Fixed Schedule)