
The Shire play space
Play as hobbits for a day in a space as magical as The Shire with rolling hills and miniature doorways. Children can participate in storytelling and quizzes, dress up like a hobbit or elf or create their very own prop to take home.
Until 3 April
1.00pm – 4.00pm Monday to Friday
10.30am – 4.00pm Weekends & school holidays
Free with exhibition entry
Digital media intensive workshops
Designed for tertiary students and professionals looking to expand their skills in new technologies, these intensive, 100% hands-on, digital media workshops cover Motion Graphics, Video Compositing, 3D Imaging and the art of Video Editing. Assumes competence with general computer use.
Intro to motion graphics and after effects
Discover the possibilities in video motion graphics. The session covers core techniques such as key-frame animation, masks, transparency, working with layers and compositing, as well as practical guidance for the use of motion graphics in a variety of media contexts.
9 & 23 March
$70, $60 members
Intro to 3D-graphics
Mastered Photoshop and wondering what the next step is? This workshop guides in the creation and manipulation of computer 3D graphics for use in graphic design and motion imaging projects.
16 March
$70, $60 members
Video editing and the art of the editor
There’s more to editing than just cuts and fades. This workshop blends practical, non-linear computer video editing practice with an overview of the art of editing montage, and editing for maximum meaning and impact.
2 & 30 March
$70, $60 members
Bookings essential (02) 9217 0222 or online
Recommended for tertiary students and adults
Movie marathon
See the Oscar-award-winning The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy on the big screen.
Saturday 26 March – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Sunday 27 March – The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Monday 28 March – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Screening time: 1.00pm
Note: The films are rated M and recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over.
Free with exhibition entry.
