EX-NCAT CREATE STUDENT AYLSA McHUGH'S UPCOMING EXHIBITION

“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty if only we have eyes to see them” - John Ruskin

We are thrilled to announce that 2017 NCAT Create student Aylsa McHugh has an upcoming show of her exquisite collage works 'On a Clear Day' at Neon Parlour. The exhibition will feature new work by Aylsa, alongside works by Daniella Ruffino & Sarah Lynch. 

'On a Clear Day' aims to provide a space in which to investigate and ruminate on relationships with external and internal environments. Informed by the cataclysmic and exponential changes happening upon familiar landscapes the artists are interested in the effect these changes have on psychological territory. Aylsa, Daniella and Sarah provide an artistic and historical documentation of what might seem to be viewed but is fundamentally overlooked. Exploring notions of destruction, transformation and regeneration the artists make the familiar strange and the strange awe inspiring.

"Most recently I have been appropriating images found in nature journals, architecture books & fashion magazines to create unsettling and elegant juxtapositions. This series of new work explores our connection and relationship to place and environment. Compelling and perverse, disjointed and harmonious, these assemblages are a celebration of the grotesque and strangely beautiful". Aylsa McHugh. 

Aylsa's art works can be found on her Instagram account: @aylsamchugh

Image: The Pythia I ©Aylsa McHugh
Copy courtesy of the artist 

EXHIBITION: 24th October - 11th November 2018 | Free Entry
OPENING NIGHT: Fri 26th Oct | 6 - 9pm
NEON PARLOUR 
791 - 793 High St, Thornbury, Victoria, Australia

#ncatcreate #ncatcreate2017 

NCAT FOLIO PREPARATION GRADUATE SHOW AT NEON PARLOUR

The graduating NCAT Folio Preparation students have worked hard to put together outstanding art and design works for their annual exhibition at Neon Parlour Art Gallery and Studios in Thornbury. It was a wonderful showcase of the students creative work and an opportunity to meet members of the wider NCAT community. 

The exhibition couldn’t have happened without our generous Community Arts Grant from the City of Darebin. This grant enabled us to get out into our local hood to give our students a real world taste of all that is involved in putting a large group show together. Thank you! 

Big shout outs to: 

• The student's who gave up their precious time to produce beautiful artworks
• The NCAT staff who championed the cause! 
• Travis Vella from Neon Parlour who curated the show
• Neon Parlour for hosting
• Bei Janetzki for cool exhibition invitation designs
• Install team: Charles, Sandra, Martin, Jack for their tireless work
• James Prospero (NCAT Music student) for creating wonderful ambient music 
• Our gorgeous NCAT cafe staff for their delicious catering
• Darebin Smarty Grants
• MinuteMan Press for their super invite printing 
• Rachel O'Connor’s awesome vinyl lettering
• Tracy for overseeing the big picture & opening the show
• Marty, Jo, Jack, Michael and Ian who sat the show over the weekend
• Everyone who came along!

Fabulous collaboration everyone!

Neon Parlour @neonparlour

791 High St, Thornbury

11-5pm Wed-Sun

 INSTALLING THE EXHIBITION

WADE JEFFREE SAYS THANK YOU FOR HIS FOLIO PREP START

Seeing the incredible achievements of our ex students is certainly on of the very best perks of our job as Creative Industries educators. This week International graphic designer (and ex-Folio Prep student), Wade Jeffree treated our art, design and photography students to a wonderful presentation about his amazing creative journey.

After completing Folio Preparation, Wade went on to study Communication Design at Swinburne University. He then travelled to the USA where he landed a dream job with his design hero, the world renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister!
@stefansagmeister.

Wade is now a "New York-based Designer and Art Director whose practice is based upon creating long-standing collaborative partnerships built on honesty and purpose within the fields of art, culture, and commerce. He believes in a life where work and play are forever intertwined". (Reproduced from wadejeffree.com).

Wade and his partner Leta Sobierajski now run their own highly acclaimed graphic design studio from Brooklyn, New York. Selected clients include:Nike, Google, Uniqlo Japan, Refinery 29, AIGA, Bloomberg Businessweek, Digg, Riposte Magazine, Ghostly International Records, IBM, Columbia University, Kiehl’s, The New York Times, Tate Modern, DOTS, Renault, Bjarke Ingels Group, Hawthorns Group, Next Wave Art Festival (Aus), Dumbo Art Improvement District, L’oreal Melbourne Fashion Week, Le Turtle, AARK watches, Odd Pairs, The Designers Foundry and Styles Upon Styles Records.

Wade and Leta have become renowned for their Complements Project. 'Complements explores Leta and Wade’s relationship, as well as the universal strangeness of love, highlighting their individual talents that complement (and compliment!) each other. The project as a whole is sharp, creative, and light-hearted, highlighting a stunning dynamic between the real-life artist couple and their shared passion for unique design'. (Words by Kate Messinger). Five images from the Complements Project are reproduced below.

Wade’s presentation at NCAT was in turn hilarious, humble, honest and totally inspiring. The students were incredibly excited and went away thinking that with desire and hard work, their creative vision can become a reality! Folio Prep Program Leader Tracy Paterson (pictured with Wade) taught Wade Graphic Design and Photo-Imaging at Folio Preparation. She was so happy and proud to have played a small a part in his journey those twelve years ago at NCAT!

We all look forward to seeing what’s next for Wade. You can keep an eye out on what he is doing on his website wadejeffree.com or on instagram @wadejeffree

Images reproduced with thanks to Wade Jeffree and Leta Sobierajski

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR FOLIO PREPARATION AND CREATE

If you would like more information about NCAT Folio Preparation or NCAT Create and a tour of our facilities, we have an information session coming up at the beginning of Term Three. Swing by and say hello!

NCAT FOLIO PREPARATION

and NCAT CREATE

INFORMATION SESSIONS

6 PM SHARP

TUESDAY 7th AUGUST 2018

NORTHERN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

62 MURRAY ROAD, PRESTON

Due to building works,

entry is via Sheila St or Jensen Rd gates.

Sessions start promptly

Call 03 9478 1333 for further details or check the NCAT website ncat.vic.edu.au

WIX SHOUT OUT - FOLIO PREP

Read up on Folio Prep in our latest Wix Shoutout!

WIX SHOUT OUT - FOLIO PREP

NCAT Folio Preparation

"Why not go out on a limb, that's where the fruit is" Mark Twain

APPLY TO STUDY ART OR DESIGN AT NCAT FOLIO PREPARATION

NCAT Folio Preparation provides you with portfolio enhancement and a proven pathway for entry into tertiary courses within the visual arts or design areas or direct employment in the creative industries. It offers you creative skills, confidence and a fine folio.

FOLIO PREPARATION APPLICATIONS FOR 2019 ARE NOW OPEN

Apply now to study Art or Design at NCAT Folio Preparation

HOW TO APPLY

You will need to apply directly to NCAT Folio Preparation, not through VTAC. Please note that we are listed in the VTAC Guide though.
We accept applications from mid year onwards. On receiving your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time. We interview students from August onwards. Applications after December will be accepted, however only early applications can be guaranteed a place in the course.
You will be required to bring some creative work to your interview to give us an idea of your existing skills and interests. This could include some evidence of drawing/design/art work or any other supplementary information you regard as creative. 
Applicants to this course MUST have satisfactorily completed the VCE/VCAL senior or if over 21, be able to display equivalency to VCE/VCAL Senior through experience. We understand that you may not have received final VCE/VCAL results on application but be aware that NCAT Folio Preparation course offers are provisional on you successfully gaining your VCE or VCAL Senior qualification.
Application forms are available online at ncat.vic.edu.au or by downloading a form by clicking the  button below. 

For further information about the course or to submit an application, please contact:
NCAT Folio Preparation
Telephone: (03) 9478 1333
Email : NCATfoliopreparation@gmail.com 
WEB: ncat.vic.edu.au

FOLIO PREPARATION IS DESIGNED TO:

• Provide students with a tailor-made program that suits their individual needs & requirements
• Build student’s confidence and creative maturity
• Improve students’ practical and conceptual skills, and provide them with a substantial body of practical work for Tertiary interview and entrance. 
• Provide detailed careers research and counselling to enable students to make informed choices regarding the multitude of art & design courses and careers on offer
• Introduce students to new media 
• ​​​​​​​Introduce students to the Adobe suite of computer programs including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign, building their creative computer skills to a proficient level 
• Cater for a range of skills and interests, from beginners to advanced students 
• Enable mature-aged students seeking a career change to build their practical and conceptual skills and to create a comprehensive portfolio
• Enable students to trial a wide range of skills and techniques in either art or design discipline

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION

6PM, TUESDAY 7th AUGUST 2018

at 

NORTHERN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

62 MURRAY ROAD, PRESTON
NOTE: Due to building works, entry is via Sheila St or Jensen Rd gates.

NCAT ARTS AT THE MELBOURNE VCE and CAREERS EXPO

The VCE and Careers Expo is Australia's biggest education and careers expo and it is now in its 27th year!

NCAT Arts staff attend the Expo every year to help aspiring creatives find their way into the industry. NCAT is at stall 37 over the weekend at the VCE and Career Expo. Well done to this morning’s NCAT crew Ali, Tracy and Matt. Good luck to Zac, Irene and Anne who are doing the afternoon shift. Drop by and say hi! 

2018 Expo Times:
Thursday 2 May and Friday 3 May, 9am-3pm Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May, 10am-4pm
Station Street, Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield

 

WELCOME TO A NEW NCAT CREATE GROUP

It is a brand new year and with it comes a brand new cohort of Create students, eager to immerse themselves into a big dose of creativity! Welcome on board everyone!

NCAT CREATE 17 EXHIBITION 'FOUND'

© Image: Aylsa McHugh, 'Untitled No1'

'Found' is an exhibition of work by 2017 graduates of Northern College of Art and Technology's Create course.

Each Create artist brings with them a wealth of previous study, working life and personal experience and this is reflected in the depth and breadth of the work produced.

The 28 artists forming the Create 17 collective have explored feminism, motherhood, health and the human body, Australian landscape and environmental sustainability across a broad range of media. Sitting together in the studio, artists shared stories of searching for home and belonging, in new places, new careers, and in creative communities. The work spans from memories of childhood to recent experiences of mothering, caring for ageing parents and dispatching stereotypes.

The show opened on Friday 9th February 6-9pm at Neon Parlour, a multi-purpose creative space in inner Melbourne's Thornbury. It was opened by NCAT Create Program Leader, Tracy Paterson

ARTISTS: Ali Griffin / Ali Ferrett / Aylsa McHugh / Bella Wenging Hi / Bronwyn Calcutt / Cate Laidler / Chantal Camilleri / Christine Pike / Chrissy Imbessi / Clare Rantall / Cy O'Neill / Nardine Keriakous / Helen Meikle / Judy / Schaube / Julie Vinci / Kate Clifford / Katy Hood / Leanne Coughlin / Maribel Arcilla / Mel Vizard / Natalie Kouts / Nicola Hoyle / Nicole Thibault / Nikki Frankel / Ruth Shepherd / Sarah Coffey / Serina Mukerjee / Shirley Billing

Opening night featured sound by DJ Helter Stupid.


    

                       

 EXHIBITION: Wed 7 Feb - Sun 25 Feb 2018

OPENING NIGHT: Fri 9 Feb / 6 - 9pm
Neon Parlour, 791-793 High Street, Thornbury, Victoria, Australia

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