Workshops
Graphic Design | Digital Media | UX and Web
Welcome to Adobe
To ensure you and your computer are ready to start in week 1, watch this introductory workshop that will take you through the basic difference between each Adobe program and how to install them on your computer.
You will also be introduced to LinkedIn Learning, where you will find useful video tutorials to help you with aspects of your assessments and module activities.
Adobe Software Skills | T2 2022
Having trouble using Adobe Software? Don't know your InDesign from your Photoshop?
Join us for Adobe Software Workshops in weeks 1 to 12, facilitated by one of our design lecturers. These sessions are delivered online, so you can attend these sessions from anywhere! You will receive assistance with developing or up-skilling existing skills in a range of software listed below.
Our 1:1 Q&A sessions are aimed at providing students with personalised help on using the Adobe programs for their design work. Students will be able to use screen sharing during their session to receive help on their design files. Alternatively, students can send their working files to the lecturer prior to their session time if they prefer.
Software covered:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Animate
- Dreamweaver (HTML & CSS)
Make sure you have the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite installed on your computer.
With Danielle Morrish
1:1 Sessions
All sessions are in AEST (Sydney time). Please arrive on time for your session.
| Mondays |
Session 1 - 11.00 am to 12.00 pm |
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| Tuesdays |
Session 1 - 11.00 am to 12.00 pm |
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| Wednesdays |
Session 1 - 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm |
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| Thursdays |
Session 1 - 11.00 am to 12.00 pm |
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| Fridays |
Session 1 - 11.00 am to 12.00 pm |
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Interaction Design
Take the opportunity to book an interaction design workshop session, facilitated by one of our design lecturers.
These 1:1 Q&A sessions are aimed at providing students with personalised assistance with developing or up-skilling existing skills in:
- HTML & CSS advice
- Problem-solving
- Assistance with your assessments
All sessions are in AEST (Sydney time). Please arrive on time for your session.
| Mondays |
Session 1 - 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm |
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| Wednesdays |
Session 1 - 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm |
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Figma Workshops
Take the opportunity to book an interaction design workshop session, facilitated by one of our design lecturers.
A drop-in workshop series walking through all the fundamentals of Figma, and their use case in UI and UX. Covering topics such as:
- Introduction
- Download & Use Figma
- Dashboard
- Community section (Plugins and adding)
- A tour of the UI
- Assets and Libraries
- Layout grids
- Frames (Everything should go into a frame)
- Examples of what to do and what you should not do
- Auto layout (Potential for deep dive)
- Components
- Convert into components
- Reusable elements
- Responsiveness and resizing components
- Basic styling
- Exporting
- Prototyping
- Interactive components
- Potential
- Advance tricks
- Challenges
- Mobile first approach
Interior Design Workshops | T2 2022 | Melbourne
SketchUp Sessions | Week 2-12
Day | Tuesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm AEST
Online | Jump into the session (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your SketchUp success!
Greg an interiors lecturer will be there to answer your questions and give you tips and tricks along the way!
REVIT Sessions | Week 2-12
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your REVIT success!
Day | Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm AEST
Online | Access the REVIT workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your REVIT success!
Alex an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer any and all your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
AutoCAD Sessions | Week 1-12
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your understanding of the AutoCAD program.
Day | Friday 9am - 10am AEST
Online | Access the AutoCAD workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your understanding of the AutoCAD program.
Eliza an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
3DS Max Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Online | Access the 3DS Max workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to helping you understand the software and to help you with your assessments. Aralia an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions!
Mentor Sessions | Week 1-12
Still feel like you need some extra assistance? Come to a Mentor Session!
Naomi our incredible student mentor will be there to answer your questions, talk you through assessments and provide a guiding hand where needed!
Monday 6pm - 7.30pm online via Collaborate
Got a question?
If you have any questions or queries please get in touch with Eliza via email.
Interior Design Workshops | T2 2022 | Brisbane
Open Software Sessions
Day | Wednesday 11am -12pm AEST
Room | 1.06
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your understanding of software! Sue an interiors lecturer will be there to answer your questions and give you tips and tricks along the way!
Can't make the on-campus sessions?
Don’t worry we have you covered! If you can’t attend on campus you can attend the online mentor sessions run by Amy!
Monday 11.30am - 1.30pm and/or Friday 9am - 11am AEST via Collaborate.
REVIT Sessions | Week 2-12
Day | Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm AEST
Online | Access the REVIT workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your REVIT success!
Alex an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer any and all your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
AutoCAD Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Friday 9am - 10am AEST
Online | Access the AutoCAD workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your understanding of the AutoCAD program.
Eliza an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
3DS Max Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Online | Access the 3DS Max workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to helping you understand the software and to help you with your assessments. Aralia an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions!
Mentor Sessions | Week 1-12
Days | Monday 11.30am - 1.30pm & Friday 9am - 11am AEST
Online | Access the mentor sessions (via Collaborate)
These sessions are open format, so that you can come along and ask any questions or queries you have about Assignments, Software or anything else! Amy an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer all your questions and queries!
Got a question?
If you have any questions or queries please get in touch with Eliza via email.
Interior Design Workshops | T2 2022 | Online
SketchUp Sessions | Week 2-12
Day | Tuesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm AEST
Online | Jump into the session (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your SketchUp success!
Greg an interiors lecturer will be there to answer your questions and give you tips and tricks along the way!
Watch the session recordings
REVIT Sessions | Week 2-12
Day | Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm AEST
Online | Access the REVIT workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your REVIT success!
Alex an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer any and all your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
AutoCAD Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Friday 9am - 10am AEST
Online | Access the AutoCAD workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your understanding of the AutoCAD program.
Eliza an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
3DS Max Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Online | Access the 3DS Max workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to helping you understand the software and to help you with your assessments. Aralia an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions!
Mentor Sessions Week 1-12
Days | Monday 6.30pm - 8.30pm & Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Online | Access the mentor session (via Collborate)
Still feel like you need some extra assistance? Come to a Mentor Session!
Leanne our incredible student mentor will be on hand to answer your questions, talk you through assessments and provide a guiding hand where needed!
Got a question?
If you have any questions or queries please get in touch with Eliza via email.
Interior Design Workshops | T2 2022 | Ultimo
SketchUp Sessions | Week 2-12
Day | Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm AEST
Room | 1.08
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your SketchUp success! Naomi our wonderful student mentor will be there to answer your questions and give you tips and tricks!
Can't make the on-campus sessions?
Don’t worry we have you covered! You can attend the online SketchUp Workshop with Greg on Tuesday’s from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Jump into the session via Collaborate.
REVIT Sessions | Week 2-12
Day | Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm AEST
Online | Access the REVIT workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your REVIT success!
Alex an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer any and all your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
AutoCAD Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Monday 3pm - 5pm AEST
Room | 1.10
These sessions are dedicated to ensuring your understanding of the AutoCAD program.
Eliza an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions! You can attend as many sessions as you like, as often as you would like.
Can't make the on-campus session?
Access the online AutoCAD workshop with Eliza on Friday’s from 9am -10am via Collaborate.
3DS Max Sessions | Week 1-12
Day | Monday 6.30pm - 8pm
Online | Access the 3DS Max workshop (via Collaborate)
These sessions are dedicated to helping you understand the software and to help you with your assessments.
Anna an interior lecturer will be running these sessions to answer your questions!
Mentor Sessions | Week 1-12
Still feel like you need some extra assistance? Come to a Mentor Session!
Naomi our incredible student mentor will be there to answer your questions, talk you through assessments and provide a guiding hand where needed!
Monday 6pm - 7.30pm online via Collaborate
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm AEST in Room 1.09
Got a question?
If you have any questions or queries please get in touch with Eliza via email.
The Torrens University Language Centre clubs program is a series of free, extra sessions that students can attend to improve their English language skills. All students are welcome to attend.
To join a club session, simply select the club you would like to attend from the list below and click on the 'Join here' button at the correct time. The clubs run every week at the same time. We hope to see you there!
Mind Tools
With Lolitha
Come Unlock The Power of Your Extraordinary Mind!
We will explore:
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Time-management
“Your mind is your greatest power. Use it well.” Aneta Cruz
Music Club
With Sonya
Want to practice your listening skills with fun songs? We’ll listen to some music, try to figure out what words they are saying, and discuss some of the expressions, grammar and terms used in the lyrics.
There may also be singing involved, which will also help your pronunciation.
What songs? I’ll happily take requests, or else you might be subjected to the kind of music I like.
See you there.
Pronunciation Club
With Orrin
Want to improve your English pronunciation? Join the Pronunciation Club every Tuesda and learn the intricacies of speech and elocution.
Sessions will focus on blending words like native speakers (liaison), as well as differences between North American, British, and Australian accents.
Speaking for Exams
With Michael
Scared of the IELTS or PTE speaking tests? Don’t be!
This club makes it easy, as you become familiar with the format and themes of the speaking test, gain some valuable insights into how the test is evaluated, and learn tips on how to easily sound more fluent! All the advice I give is very practical and delivers results quickly - much faster than you think.
Stop putting it off - join the “Speaking for Exams” club today.
Mindful Journaling
With Aaron
Improve your English language skills and learn about mindfulness in the Mindful Journaling Club.
Mindful journaling is a writing practice designed to improve total well-being through reflection on experiences, emotions and thought patterns, leading to greater self-awareness, acceptance, and compassion.
By participating in the Mindful Journaling Club, you will:
- Learn about mindfulness and mindfulness practices like mindful breathing and body-scanning.
- Learn to reflect on your emotions and thought patters by writing in a mindfulness journal.
- Learn how to deal with daily stressors, negative thought patterns and negative emotions in a productive way.
- Improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in supportive and friendly and environment.
- Make new friends and have fun!
The Mindful Journaling Club is open to English language students of all levels (beginner to advanced), so come along!
Online Learning Drop-in
With Jarrod
Want to get the most out of studying online? Then come to the online learning drop-in club, where we'll explore online activities and tools for successful learning.
This club is especially useful for new students who want some friendly guidance on learning English online, but all are welcome.
Talk their ears off - Discussion Club
With Alex
Hello everyone! want to improve your fluency? Want to be able to have deeper and more meaningful discussions?
Come along to the Talk Your Ear Off club. In this club, through engaging conversation, we practice controlled and open discussion exercises to help students improve their fluency and accuracy when speaking.
I hope to see you there!
