Workshops and Lectures
Editing and Writing
Literary Fiction Creative Workshop for Experienced Writers New Offering!
Winter, 2009
This 12-session creative workshop provides an expert instructor, small class size, and opportunities for you to receive individual feedback about your work from the instructor and your peers. The goal of each workshop is simple: to improve your literary fiction writing by providing a stimulating atmosphere for creative growth.
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Popular Fiction Creative Workshop for Experienced Writers New Offering!
Winter, 2009
This 12-session creative workshop provides an expert instructor, small class size, and opportunities for you to receive individual feedback about your work from the instructor and your peers. The goal of each workshop is simple: to improve your popular fiction writing by providing a stimulating atmosphere for creative growth.
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MS Word for Editors
Winter: Jan. 24, 2009
This workshop provides exposure and practice in MS Word advanced editing tools, including track changes, comments, find and replace, shortcuts, toolbars, and customization.
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The Web Savvy Editor
Winter: Feb. 7, 21 and March 1, 2009
Spring: May 9, 23 and June 6, 2009
The workshop will explore how editing and writing for the Web differs from print, and what makes a good Web site and is strongly recommended for those taking the spring course,
Advanced Editing: Non-Book Publishing in the Editing Certificate Program.
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Education
The Conference on Early Learning at the UW
June 4–6, 2009
Lawmakers, educators, counselors, parents and other interested community stakeholders are invited to attend this conference, which will provide ideas, resources and networking opportunities. World-renowned experts from the UW will share their knowledge and start a conversation leading to sound educational and policy decisions for the benefit of all children in Washington state.
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Ethics in the Science Classroom: An Online Workshop for Educators
Jan. 15–June 19, 2009
This workshop provides an introduction to incorporating ethical dilemmas into science classrooms. It is designed primarily for secondary science teachers, although other educators may find this course relevant to their needs.
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Independent Filmmaking
Film Directing
Nov. 8 and 22, 2008
Students meet for two, six-hour Saturday sessions conducted on campus. Students examine the role of a director in shaping a vision, the organizational and communicative qualities of a good director, and the dual responsibilities of a director as both artist and technician. Topics covered include imagination, leadership, taste, showmanship, expertise in various film-related crafts and subjects, and curiosity, as well as collaboration with producers, assistant directors, actors, and technicians.
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Film Distribution
April 18 and May 2, 2009
Students meet for two six-hour Saturday sessions conducted on-campus. Students examine the methods of marketing and distribution, including the options of film studio financing, limited partnerships, and individual investors. Also covered are various distribution contracts, such as a distribution deal, television contract, foreign sales deal, co-production deals, and DVD sales.
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Producing and Production Management
Jan. 10, 24, and Feb. 28, 2009
Students meet for three six-hour Saturday sessions conducted on-campus. Students examine the roles of a producer in choosing a film, development and packaging, and bringing a film into production through hiring a director and production manager, or selectively performing the tasks associated with these roles. Topics covered include legal responsibilities such as contracts, liabilities, unions, and insurance, as well as financial responsibilities including fundraising, fiscal compliance, and marketing.
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Sound Gathering on Location
April 4, 2009
Students meet during a six-hour Saturday session conducted at a field location, in which the instructor demonstrates the use of basic audio tools on location, including a portable DC mixer, radio lav microphones, a boom mic, headsets, and cabling. Topics covered include live mic-ing techniques, problem-solving for environmental noise challenges, selection of proper microphones for the given assignment, and proper gain-staging and level-setting for feeding various video cameras and audio recorders.
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Travel-Study Tours
London Theater and Concert Arts Tour
2010 dates to be announced
UW Professor, John Webster, leads his 15th tour to London, selecting concert and theater performances, and providing his entertaining and insightful commentaries.
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Spanish Language and Mexican Culture
February 15-28, 2009
This program is designed for life-long learners over 50 who are interested in spending two unforgettable weeks in Cuernavaca, Mexico, "The City of Eternal Spring."
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The Guatemala Experience: Immersion in Spanish Language, Culture and History in La Antigua
July 20-August 5, 2009
Experience the cultural heritage of a major Latin American country while improving Spanish language skills through personalized instruction.
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