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Highlights from The School of Design TAFE January - June
2011
In this issue...Advanced Manufacturing Precinct VM Students
Dress up B94 IDD Student Competition Furniture Design Awards
Graphic Design work with Smiggle IDD Mentor Night An Exciting Year
for L&T Field day at Fuji Xerox Building Design - Grant
Winners
The Advanced Manufacturing Precinct launched by Professor
Margaret Gardner AORMIT Building 55, the George Thompson Building
on the corner of Cardigan and Queensberry Streets has been
renovated and extended to become a new and dynamic centre for
advanced manufacturing activities now known as the Advanced
Manufacturing Precinct AMP. The principal colleges involved in the
AMP are Science, Engineering & Health and Design and Social
Context. Read more...
IDD - BQ Design & Zepel Fabrics Student Competition
2011Early this year the Interior design & decoration program
was approached to do a student & industry combined project.The
2nd year Soft Furnishing students were given a project brief at the
showroom of Zepel Fabrics, Fairfield where they were to source
their fabrics from for this current project. Read more...
VM Dress-Up Building 94The front windows at Building 94 provides
an opportunity for the 2nd year Visual Merchandising students to
work in a realistic environment that is inline with what is out
there in industry. Read more...
Furniture Design students score Top Awards at Furniture Training
Awards 2011Students from the Diploma of Furniture Design won some
of the top awards at the Annual Furnishing Training Awards
conducted by The Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
(FIAA) in May this year. The FIAA is the state, peak representative
body established to promote the profitable growth, competitiveness,
innovation and export readiness of all Furnishing and Allied
Industry participants. More....
Graphic Design turn out more great Smiggle designsOnce again
second year Diploma of Graphic Design students have worked with
Tony Zammit from Smiggle. The project was facilitated by Al Briggs
and the shortlisted students pitched to the design studio at
Smiggle. The project achieved excellent results with the winning
artwork being reproduced on Smiggle products and will be available
for sale in their retail shops in a few months. Read more...
2011 - An exciting year in the School from an L & T
perspective so far...The bigger and better L & T Committee is
humming along - new agendas, new focii. Big focus on compliance
aspects this year - Course Guides and now Program Guides need to be
completed - we are making steady progress but there is still much
to do to make sure we are on top. More...
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The AMP was launched in June 2011 by Professor Margaret Gardner
AO, Vice-Chancellor and PresidentRMIT Building 55 the George
Thompson Building on the corner of Cardigan and Queensberry Streets
has been renovated and extended to become a new and dynamic centre
for advanced manufacturing activities now known as the Advanced
Manufacturing Precinct AMP. The principal colleges involved in the
AMP are Science, Engineering & Health and Design and Social
Context. The AMP facility will enable development of designers,
engineers and technicians, for the future by focusing on advanced
manufacturing technologies, materials and processes that enable
mass customisation of innovative and personalised design solutions
associated with critical manufacturing industry sectors for the
State of Victoria and Australia in general. Furthermore, it will
provide strategic support to the development of new industry
capabilities in Victoria of relevance to global export markets.
Prof. Margaret Gardener AO, Vice-Chancellor and President
launched the AMP with Hon. Richard Dalla-Riva (MLC) Minister for
Employment and Industrial Relations, and Minister for
Manufacturing, Exports and Trade.
A key focus of the AMP will be direct (additive) or rapid
manufacturinginvolving fabrication of components in advanced
materials such as high performance metals, plastics and composites,
by moving from the rapid prototyping domain to full-scale,
production of customised functional final products and parts,
directly from design without the need for tooling in the critical
path. The AMP will play a critical role in helping the industry,
and Victorian SMEs, in particularl, to develop the new capabilities
for this growing future economy. Principally, it will be a learning
centre for students and industry with consolidated areas of
advanced manufacturing technology in building 55 for a state of the
art facility, which uses a production approach, where all learning
is project based, industry relevant and where new concepts of
manufacturing and design are established and trialled concurrently.
The teaching and learning approach will seek to design projects and
scenarios that integrate across sectors and national competencies,
and where industry is involved in the validation and moderation of
these projects.
School of Design TAFE Staff - Julian Pratt and Jan Henry-Jones
at the launch.
It is intended that the AMP will establish ongoing partnerships
with industry, including applied research for new and emerging
manufacturing technologies and processes, educational development
and innovation. The new manufacturing technologies and capabilities
within the precinct will enable the production of a greater
diversity of innovative products that meet a wider range of
consumer needs compared to conventional manufacturing technologies.
The advent of the AMP will afford an exciting opportunity for the
programs, students and staff within the School of Design to engage
with the new facility.
VM students dress up B94The front windows at Building 94
provides an opportunity for the 2nd year Visual Merchandising
students to work in a realistic environment that is inline with
what is out there in industry. The students develop concepts,
produce and source materials and construct props and install the
window. In the construction stage of the project the students
liaise with external suppliers and contractors, this develops their
communication and networking skills. The end result is a
collaborative project and a striking folio piece.
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IDD BQ Design & Zepel Fabrics Student Competition
2011Overview of Project
Early this year the Interior design & decoration program was
approached to do a student & industry combined project. The 2nd
year soft Furnishing students were given a project brief at the
showroom of Zepel Fabrics, Fairfield where they were to source
their fabrics from for this current project. The following week we
quickly whisked them all out to BQ Design, Notting Hill
manufacturing plant to view all operations of products relating to
the Soft furnishing Industry.The Brief
To design a luxurious bedroom apartment utilising both BQ Design
and Zepel Fabrics products. All products were to be custom designed
in accordance with the product ranges from each company. The
project required a full range of products including curtains and
blinds, upholstered bed head, bed spread and valance, decorator
cushions and throw rugs, and suitable furniture to complete the
room interior. Once the project was sourced, designed and
preliminary presentation were completed, the students were required
to specify all products from selection, production to installation
in the clients home. Completion of the project saw live
presentations in the RMIT studios to representatives of both
companies & RMIT staff.The Prize.
Three students were to be selected as finalists each receiving a
magazine subscription to two prominent Interior magazines. The
winning entry was to have the whole design actually put into
production and displayed in the showrooms of both companies at a
later timeslot. Finally, the wining entry was to be photographed
and published in the 2 Interior Magazines for 2011. Establishing an
impressive portfolio for the future.Reflection
This project allowed the 2nd year students to work on a live
project with great outcomes. They learnt to deal with various
companies, meet a tight brief and present to the client for final
approval and selection. All in all a fabulous opportunity to step
into the real world of decorating. A fantastic opportunity for all
concerned.
Furniture Design Furniture Training AwardsStudents from the
Diploma of Furniture Design participated in the Annual Furnishing
Training Awards conducted by The Furnishing Industry Association of
Australia (FIAA) in May this year. The FIAA is the state, peak
representative body established to promote the profitable growth,
competitiveness, innovation and export readiness of all Furnishing
and Allied Industry participants. The following students from the
School of Design TAFE at RMIT University won awards in two separate
categories: Sarah Gunn - Forestworks Diploma in Furnishing
Technology Award Liam Thomas - Forty Winks Diploma of Arts
Furniture Design Award In addition, we had students who were among
the Finalist in the Pre-apprentice Award - Zepnep Mewman, and
Youghawan Ahn. Both produced great work but just missed out on the
major prize.
Franklin Wilbrink with student Sarah Gunn after she received her
award at the Annual Furnishing Training Awards
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Whats happening in Graphic Design so far this year?Once again
second year Diploma of Graphic Design students have worked with
Tony Zammit from Smiggle to produce illustrations for their range.
This year the brief was to appeal to their 8-12 year old
demographic. The project was facilitated by Al Briggs and the
shortlisted students pitched to the design studio at Smiggle. The
project achieved excellent results with the winner, Jen Hall
receiving a $500 prize and the artwork being reproduced on Smiggle
products and available for sale in their retail shops in a few
months. Second year students also applied for the SPARK awards and
two students, Jen Hall and Manderlee Anstice were selected to
complete a 2 week intenship at the Bue Marlin Studios, Ultimo,
Sydney. They are also in the running to be selected for a 3 month
placement at the Blue Marlin studios in London. Sarah Buntingn
(teacher) has been working with the first year Graphic Design
students and Andrew from the Victims Support Agency in the
Department of Justice to produce relevant promotional material to
increase awareness of crime amongst young adults. The most
successful outcomes will be printed and used in their awareness
campaign. Sarah Brennan (teacher) has been active in placing second
year students in a wide range of design studios. Some students have
had the opportunity to work on freelance projects for clients
including the Ballarat International Photographic Biennale and
promotional/awareness material for LARA (LAM (a rare lung disease)
Australasia Research Alliance).
Smiggle Competition - Finalists
Winners work - Jen Hall
IDD Mentor NightThis was a super evening! It was very exciting
and encouraging to see the really strong relationship that the
Interior Design and Decoration program has managed to build and
maintain with industry over the past 18 yrs. This is truly
Connectedness at work, and Jenny Crowley is to be congratulated on
her professional approach to the organization and management of
this fantastic student experience again this year. Thank you Jenny!
We have managed to place 46 students with mentors this year, and
still have other interested companies coming on board. The launch
was held at a beautiful textile showroom - The Crowson Group - in
Burwood Rd. Hawthorn, and was extremely well attended by industry
mentors, Sally Leavold, Keith Cowlishaw and others. Its always
great to see the industry members catch up with each other at this
annual event - they seem to have as much fun as the students!
Congratulations to all staff, and especially Adriana Sinopoli, and
the 1st year student helpers for making this evening so
successful!
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2011 - An exciting year in the School from an L & T
perspective so far...The bigger and better Learning & Teaching
(L & T) Committee is humming along - new agendas, new focii. We
do need representation from every program to make sure the messages
and ideas are being captured and dispersed. Big focus on compliance
aspects this year - Course Guides and now Program Guides need to be
completed - we are making steady progress but there is still much
to do to make sure we are on top.
PD days at Brunswick campusHighly successful from feedback
received so far - despite the dates not being perfect! A great buzz
there at 9.00am on the Wed. morning - thank you to all for your
attendance and promptness. Well be seeking your further feedback
and suggestions for next year in the next couple of weeks. The
sessions were targeted and meaningful with small groups encouraging
open discussion, and a couple of large groups in the CAD labs
learning all about CAD and Online learning possibilities.The
Format
The introductory session by Allan Ballagh - Director of TAFE -
was enlightening, as was the Panel Reflection Session at the end -
Where will the School be in 2016?. The Panel of Sally Leavold,
Sherridan Maxwell, Keith Cowlishaw, Michael Goss and Melinda Waters
from the TDC provided some thoughtful and informative commentary
for staff to consider going forward.Catering
A wonderful hot lunch rounded out proceedings on a very lively
note on the Friday, great discussion, and a sense of a School of
Design community auger well for a very positive
future.Acknowledgements
Huge thanks go to Rachel Roberts for her wonderful organization
around many aspects, including the catering. Noel Maloney for his
contacts with staff and presenter discussions, to Kevin Francke for
his work on the brochure and the two super presentations he
created. Kevin was joy to work with on these. Also to Fiera Poulos
and other staff at Brunswick for all their terrific support
throughout. Its up to us to lead the way......Victoria Versteege
for L & T.
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Field day at Fuji XeroxStudents in the Diploma of Graphic Design
had a wonderful opportunity to work with Richard Barry and his team
from Fuji Xerox to explore the new varnish capabilities of the Fuji
Xerox Color 1000 Press. The project was incorporated in to a
Festival Promotion Brief. The students considered and specified
gloss varnish as a design element into their posters and a
brochure. They then attended the FujiXerox showroom in St Kilda
Road to print their artwork. A number of prizes from Fuji Xerox
were on offer to the most successful design outcomes, that also
creatively and effectively apply the spot varnish. Second year
Design and Typography teachers, Gerard Brennan and Dave Whitehead,
facilitated the project and along with Richard were involved in
selecting the winning work. The project concluded in May with three
talented students - Ingrid Horton, Kyla Hall, and Jayde Dortmans
winning first,second and third places respectively. They received
their prizes at an informal gathering at Brunswick where
representatives from Fuji Xerox spoke about the high standard of
work produced by the students and what factors they looked for when
judging the work.
The School of Design TAFE expressed their thanks to Fuji Xerox
for initiating the project, offering the prizes and printing all
the posters and brochures. I just like to say thanks to you and
your team for allowing Fuji Xerox to partner with the School of
Design on the Festival Poster Project. I really enjoyed the process
and think it was a very successful competition and something which
we look forward to building upon in the near future. Richard Barry
- FujiXerox. The winning students with Richard Barry of
FujiXerox
First Prize - Ingrid Horton
Second Prize - Kyla Hall
Third Prize - Jayde Dortmans
Building Design - Student Grant Winners
The BDAV initiated a new Student Grant program this year to
assist Student Members with the cost of completing their studies.
Students had to: comment on what was their primary motivation for
having embarked on a career path in the building design profession;
comment on where they ultimately saw themselves within the building
design profession, and how they planned to achieve this objective;
prepare a Business Plan on how they proposed to spend the $2,000
grant money.
17 submissions were received from Student Members, and the BDAV
thanks them all for participating. The standard of entries was very
high, resulting in keen discussion amongst the judging panel. It
was particularly pleasing to see a high focus on environmental
aspects in Photo: courtesy of Dean Gordon Photography the
submissions, reflecting that the state of design for the future
will be in good hands. Five grants, each of $2,000, were presented
at the BDAVs Annual Dinner held on 29 July 2011, to (in
alphabetical order) Tanjil Conrad, Bryce Dowling, Joel Duncan,
Marta Kelly, and Jennifer Newitt. The BDAV congratulates the five
winners, and wishes them all a rewarding and fulfilling career as
future building designers.
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