A tough second semester brief for Adv Dip this year. Brand – but don't re-brand, add flexibility – but don't dilute, say ART – but don't forget DESIGN and MEDIA. Tough gig for any designer, let alone students, however, feel the love in the level 7 boardroom at...
Wondering who made those engaging and collectable hand crafted AGDA WA mentor program ‘student characters’? Introducing the talented duo of Central Adv diploma students Monelle Trachez and Zoë Walker, who helped me collage each characters from old stock photo books, pantone swatches and found objects and who stood...
Neil Hollis, was born in 1954 and has been teaching for nearly forty years at the Western Australia School for Art Design and Media (then, Central TAFE, then Central Institute of Technology). That is, he has been teaching longer than I have been alive, although...
A fantastic end of term exhibition fundraiser by GREAT SCOTT! last week called WHERE'S MY HOVER BOARD?! was a huge success. Well done team. A busy silent art auction saw some skate decks, tees and sneakers attract a premium price and the night was accompanied by some huge sounds from BASKERVILLES, APOLLO'S SON, MR.MCLEAN,...
A funky little brief put together at the last minute for our diploma graphic design students — The Central Library Bookmark project is now on show from June–July 2015 at 25 Aberdeen Street in Northbridge. Some good team-building and exhibition system practice for Diploma Group C as...
Featuring a detailed walk through by Australiasian chair, Becky Chilcott and followed up by Tina Mash's student perspective, this is a richly illustrated and detailed talk offering vital information for those wanting to submit to the 2015 ISTD SAS and study at University to complete...
Celebrate WA, students, staff at Central, AGDA WA and the wider Perth design community are hosting Noma Bar, one of the world's most talented visual communicator this long weekend for WA Day. Unfortunately we were unable to record his 354 slide presentation (using pro-AV equipment)...
Sophie from UWA's Red Party committee began the task of shortlisting the diploma 'down the rabbit hole' themed posters and merchandise concepts. A few standout designs and shortlist components feature below and the wall of red offers some clues on which poster stands out from...
Work in progress session this week had D212 heaving with designers and musicians in an epic hour of power. Presentations, updates, feedback, conceptual juggernauts shot down and winners announced. Plus, a sneaky peak of 5/15/25 with Henry, Dan and Steve during question time… [gallery type="rectangular" size="medium" ids="3725,3726,3727,3728,3729,3730,3731,3732,3733,3734,3735,3736,3737,3738,3739,3740,3741,3742,3743,3744,3745,3746,3747,3748,3749,3750" orderby="rand"]...
Why paint the graffiti on the fence? Why not embrace it? Clearly these taggers are in need of a short course in the arts or extended typographic education. Keep them off the streets… A few sample lines from the attached and pictures 24 hours after paste-up....
Advance Diploma students are refining their logo and direction each week. The selection process isn't a secret affair, with ideas, options and suggestions spoken openly in Room D212 upstairs of 133 Newcastle Street. Also this week, Alby wins vocational student of the year (Zoe was nominated)...
Central Institute of Technology's Graphic Design course has seen rapid change, expansion and development over the past ten years. This survey is seeking your valuable feedback on our graphic design course. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between what Central teaches well and how...