Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities. Enrich your life.
Arts and Humanities courses are a fantastic way to explore interesting topics. They also help to develop your analytical thinking and communication techniques – useful in whichever career you choose.
The University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education offers a wide range of Arts and Humanities courses. Subjects range from hands-on and creative to theoretical and academic. We also provide flexible class options to suit your schedule.
Studying arts and humanities enhances your world and gives you invaluable skills for your professional and everyday life. Learn about arts and humanities the smart way with Arts & Humanities courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
Music Appreciation Course: How Do We Listen to Music?
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Music”}</p><p>In order to develop our listening skills to their fullest potential, it is necessary to think deeply about listening and our past experiences of music. A
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Mon 12 Nov 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 202 - Centre for Continuing Education | |
| Mon 19 Nov 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 202 - Centre for Continuing Education | |
| Mon 26 Nov 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 306 - Centre for Continuing Education |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
History Course: A Day in Pompeii
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>The town of Pompeii, destroyed in AD79 by an eruption of Vesuvius, is one of the best preserved and best known of Roman sites, but also one of the most
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sun 25 Nov 2018 | 9am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 201 - Centre for Continuing Education |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Weekend of Watercolour Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Painting”}</p><p>Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this
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| Sat 01 Dec 2018 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 201 - Centre for Continuing Education | |
| Sun 02 Dec 2018 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 201 - Centre for Continuing Education |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Painting”}</p><p>Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this
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| Sat 09 Mar 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 10 Mar 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Painting”}</p><p>Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this
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| Sat 11 May 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sun 12 May 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Creative Writing Course: Masterclass
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>This practical and inspiring course is for anyone who wants to kick-start, or deepen, their writing. Take a break to share daily writing
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Mon 03 Dec 2018 | 9am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Seminar Room 3 (Bldg C Level 1) - Sydney Nursing School | |
| Tue 04 Dec 2018 | 9am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Seminar Room 3 (Bldg C Level 1) - Sydney Nursing School | |
| Wed 05 Dec 2018 | 9am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Seminar Room 3 (Bldg C Level 1) - Sydney Nursing School | |
| Thu 06 Dec 2018 | 9am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Seminar Room 3 (Bldg C Level 1) - Sydney Nursing School | |
| Fri 07 Dec 2018 | 9am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Seminar Room 3 (Bldg C Level 1) - Sydney Nursing School |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Introduction to Philosophy Course I
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p>This introductory philosophy course provides participants with an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Mon 21 Jan 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 04 Feb 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 11 Feb 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 18 Feb 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 25 Feb 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 04 Mar 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 11 Mar 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 18 Mar 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 25 Mar 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Mon 01 Apr 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Philosophy Course: Philosophy of Time
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p>Improve your understanding of the philosophy of time and learn to discuss key concepts relating to time with confidence. In this course we consider
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| Wed 23 Jan 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 30 Jan 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 06 Feb 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 13 Feb 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 20 Feb 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 27 Feb 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 06 Mar 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 13 Mar 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 20 Mar 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Wed 27 Mar 2019 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Travel Writing Course I: Sun, Sea and Script
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>Pack your passport and pen and come to along to this class, which is ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to turn their travel stories into
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 02 Feb 2019 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
The Lost Kingdoms of Ethiopia Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries in Africa – it has historic towns, some of which date back to the time of the Roman Empire or the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 02 Feb 2019 | 9am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Drawing Course for Beginners
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Drawing”}</p><p>This drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. You will gain the
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| Sat 02 Feb 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 03 Feb 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Drawing”}</p><p>This drawing course covers the basics of drawing techniques through a practical study of form, shading, colour and perspective. You will gain the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 13 Apr 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sun 14 Apr 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Art Basics Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Visual Arts”}</p><p>This art basics course will allow you to put theory into practice and develop your artistic competency by learning the ‘rules’ to art. Working with
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| Sun 03 Feb 2019 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 10 Feb 2019 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 17 Feb 2019 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 24 Feb 2019 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 03 Mar 2019 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 10 Mar 2019 | 10am - 2pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
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