D.I.Y & Practical Skills

Basic Digital Photography

These courses are for complete beginners - whether you have a camera or looking to buy one.  Camera specs will be explained, Photography discussions & exercises will include: Finding out what type of photos you can take with the camera you have or want, When to use a flash, Disciplining yourself to Note Taking, 2 Hours to take a variety of photos, Uploading photos to computer, Introduction to Editing photos in IrfanView, Picasa, Photoshop OR  Photoscape. Req: Camera – please ensure you know how to go into the menu and settings before attending the class. (11hrs)

 

MSA CARD $176 CONCESSION $181 OTHER $190

131DIGIC: Saturdays 10-4pm, 2 sessions on 29 June & 6 July

132DIGIA Sat 10-4pm 2 sessions on 17 & 24 August

132DIGIB Sat 10-4pm 2 sessions on 14 & 21 September

132DIGIC Sat 10-4pm 2 sessions on 12 & 19 October

Car Maintenance

Car Maintenance

(15 hours) Save money by taking care of your car. Gives an excellent all – round introduction to the workings and maintenance of your car. Covers brakes, the cooling system, fuel and electrical systems, suspension, basic service procedures, safety aspects and fault finding. Theory and practical components.

Requirements: Notepad and pen, wear old clothes.

MSA CARD $176 CONCESSION $181 OTHER $190

131CARMD: Sundays 10-3:30pm, 3 sessions from 23 June – 7 July

132CARMA Sat 10-3:30pm 3 sessions from 10-24 August

132CARMB Sat 10-3:30pm 3 sessions from 7 – 21 September

132CARMC Sat 10-3:30pm 3 sessions from 5 – 19 October

132CARMD Sat 10-3:30pm 3 sessions from 10 – 24 November

Bicycle Maintenance

Bike

(10 hours) Covers puncture repair, adjusting brakes and gears, wheel bearings overhauls, cable replacement, troubleshooting problems and more. Entirely hands – on. Tools provided.

Requirements: A bicycle and old clothes.

MSA CARD $134 CONCESSION $138 OTHER $145

131BIKEC: Fridays 10-3:30pm, 2 sessions on 17 & 24 May

132BIKEA Sat 10-3:30pm 2 sessions on 17 & 24 August

132BIKEB Fri 10-3:30pm 2 sessions on 13 & 20 September

132BIKEC Sat 10-3:30pm 2 sessions on 12 & 19 October

Jewellery Making – Introduction

 

(15 hours) Make rings, bracelets and other jewellery items using copper, brass and silver. You will handcraft a sterling silver ring and also learn how to make a linked silver bracelet before working on your own project. Intermediate and Advanced students are welcome to enrol to learn further techniques and work on their own projects.

Requirements: Notepad and pen, safety glasses, protective clothing and footwear, dust mask, money for silver.

Please register your interest for Jewellery Making Level 2, Gemstone Setting and Make a Ring in a day at shortcourses@monash.edu.  Please include your full name and contact details and days you would prefer the class to run.

MSA CARD $241 CONCESSION $247 OTHER $260

132JEWE1A Sat 9:30-3pm 3 sessions from 20 July – 3 August

132JEWE1B Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30-3pm 3 sessions from 3-15 August

132JEWE1C Sat 9:30-3pm 3 sessions from 7 – 21 September

132JEWE1D Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30-3pm 3 sessions from 8-10 October

132JEWE1E Sat 9:30-3pm 3 sessions from 9 – 30 November

No class on 23 November

Online courses, Price: $180

Online courses at Monash Short Courses Centre are highly interactive and done entirely on the internet.  All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally know authors.  Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient and geared just for you.  Please visit www.ed2go.com/r-monash to apply or please contact the office for more information.

 

Digital Photography

Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera

Discover Digital Photography

Photographing People With Your Digital Camera

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer

Secrets of Better Photography

 

Health and Wellness

Going Green at the Workplace

Handling Medical Emergencies

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing

Lose Weight and Keep It Off

 

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