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Winners of 2010 Flair Fashion Awards!
Sydney Institute, Fashion Design Studio blitzes 2010 Flair Fashion Awards...again!
TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute, Fashion Design Studio’s young design students have blitzed the 2010 Flair Fashion Awards, winning 13 of the 18 sections, held on 28 August.
Lauren Lee, from Dundas, NSW was awarded Designer of the Year, and received a cash prize of $5000. Stephanie Vandoros from Chatswood was named Runner up Designer of the Year and the People’s choice award went to Jason Petrides from Burraneer Bay.
The Flair Awards is an annual fashion award event held in Taree on the mid North Coast of NSW, which recognises the work achieved by talented designers throughout Australia. The Flair Awards are now in its 16th year.
The winning didn’t stop there for the Sydney Institute’s Fashion Design Studio, with its students named winners in the categories of bridal, after dark, cocktail, tailoring, rags to riches and swimwear.
Head Teacher of the Fashion Design Studio, Nicholas Huxley said today, “This is a fabulous achievement from these up and coming designers – with tough competition from 500 entries from across Australia in this year’s Flair Awards”. “I am proud of all of the students, to win 13 out of 18 sections is an amazing feat!”
Designers are invited to submit entries to various categories and a panel of high profile judges from the fashion industry assess the entries. The designer of the year is chosen from winners of each category.
To explore fashion design courses at TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute visit
www.sit.nsw.edu.au or call 1300 360 601.
Loftus Campus leading the way in sustainability
Sutherland College, Loftus Campus Hospitality Team were the proud recipients of the Excellence Award for the Pulpmaster food waste recycling system. The award was presented at the Education Department’s Year of Learning for Sustainability Awards of Excellence ceremony that was held on 25 August.
The Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth MP, congratulated the 20 winners and Loftus Campus was very proud to be included in the top group, as there were over 100 initiatives nominated for the awards.
Ms Firth said “The types of programs we have seen emerge throughout the year have been really inspiring – our TAFEs are certainly leading the way when it comes to taking action.
This is true of the Loftus Campus Pulpmaster Project. The 'Pulpmaster 3000' has been developed by Pulpmaster Australia Pty Ltd, and works by diverting food waste from landfill (and the associated contamination of other potentially recyclable materials by putrescible waste).
Loftus Campus was the perfect trial location as the facility boasts three fully equipped commercial teaching kitchens which operate day and night classes, 6 days a week.
The meals prepared by the Hospitality students are often served in the TAFE Restaurant which operates 2-3 nights per week. The remaining meals are disposed of to general waste bins. Cathie Hilliard, Operations Manager said “This method of disposal was generating 18 cubic meters of general waste per week”.
Prior to implementing the Pulpmaster System it was estimated that over 10,000 black plastic bags used to transport this waste, were being land filled each year. Through the implementation of the Pulpmaster System, Loftus College was able to save 11, 440 plastic bags and 64 tonnes of organic waste was diverted from landfill.
There are obvious environmental benefits to the program but also occupational health and safety benefits and financial benefits. Cathie said “there was a reduction in back strain from carrying the heavy food and waste bags to the bins and a reduction in costs of buying black garbage bags”.
City of Sydney Business Awards
As part of City of Sydney Business Awards Ultimo College recently presented Amanda Hewson, from Dogs @ Play in Surry Hills with a $1000 TAFE training voucher.
The
City of Sydney Business Awards dinner, which will be held on 20 September, is the business community's night of nights. Sydney Institute will be providing the flower arrangements, assisting with event management, presenting an award, and assisting with the judging.
The event is an excellent way to recognise, reward and celebrate business achievements, build better relationships with other businesses and customers, gain a competitive advantage and benchmark your business.
We wish all the nominees the best of luck.
For more information visit
www.sydneybusinessawards.com.au Pictured (L-R): Amanda Hewson, Winner; Cam Jobbins, Director, National Business; Alison Wood, Associate Director- Ultimo College; Gayle Sullivan, Business Development Consultant and Maggie Connors, Assistant Director Ultimo – Haymarket.
Market Day - Fashion Technology
Market Day – Fashion Technology
Advanced Diploma Applied Fashion Design & Technology students have created a spring/summer clothing range for 2010/11.
The ‘All the Dreamers’ range will be on sale during Ultimo College Careers Information Expo, Harris St entrance, 9 September from 11am.
Come and grab a bargain!
Degree Option now at Sydney Institute
NEW three year Bachelor’s degree program in interior design! Are you a school leaver, international student or current student interested in Interior Design?
Look no further; a career in Interior Design is now a step closer with our new degree starting in 2011.
Striking a perfect balance between academic and practical learning, this degree program will prepare you for a career in interior design. The program is taught by real design practitioners, in a real world creative design environment. Challenge yourself, exceed expectations, and fulfil your future career ambition by design.
Todd Packer, head Teacher Interior Design and Decoration at Design Centre Enmore said “building on the excellent reputation of our Advanced Diploma of Interior Design, we are now offering a more theory-based degree that has a practical, career-oriented focus. The degree will give graduates foundation knowledge and the technical skills they need to excel in the design industry. It will be a diverse educational experience, exploring the scope of international interior design practice”.
The degree is offered at Design Centre Enmore, we are enrolling now and classes will commence in 2011.
Click here for more information
Appetite for Success program officially launched at Parliament House, Sydney
TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute and Northern Sydney Institute have initiated a new industry driven training program – Appetite for Success – designed to develop and groom tomorrow’s leading chefs and cooks to ensure they have a long, successful and balanced career in the hospitality industry.
The unique program was officially launched at Parliament House, Sydney on Monday 23rd August. All the participants of the program and their mentors, as well as industry guests and TAFE staff were very excited about the start of the program and enjoyed the celebration.
The use of mentors is what really sets the Appetite for Success program apart from other similar initiatives. Francesca de Manzana one of the participants who will be mentored by Matt Kemp, head Chef of Restaurant Balzac said “he has fantastic knowledge and experience of the industry. I feel that this will give me the edge on other chefs out there”.
Di Huddleston, project manager for Appetite for Success said “Appetite for success provides participants with a high profile mentor, industry networking opportunities, flexible workshops, master classes and tailored learning plans to develop their business and leadership skills over an 18 month period”.
For more information about Appetite for Success contact: Dianne Hudleston /0402 421 920/
dianne.hudleston (AT) tafensw.edu.au www.appetiteforsuccess.com.au
Feeling Creative? Sydney Sports Coast Design Competition 2010
Randwick City Council are hosting a design competition which will culminate in a market event and judging on Sunday, 26th September at the Goldstein Reserve at Coogee Beach. TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute, Randwick College is a proud sponsor of the initiative.
Calling for entries, your chance to WIN $3000! You are invited to enter a new design that enhances the enjoyment or showcases the beauty of the coastline that is the Sports Coast. The Sports Coast is defined as 25km of unique ocean coastline and bay side foreshores of the Randwick City area.
$3,000 prize money in 2 categories
There are two categories within the competition these are;
1. Submit a design based on this natural environment that enhances the use and or enjoyment of the outdoor / coastal activities.
2. Submit a design the captures the beauty of the Sports Coast.
Competition closes 3rd September, 2010 and is open to all.
Entry forms can be found at http://randwickcitytourism.com.au/assets/entry_form_with_bluey.pdf
These shoes are made for walking!
TAFE NSW Student Associations from around the State have been collecting shoes for the past 8 months from students, staff and the local community to send to the people of devastated Haiti. To date 42,000 pairs of shoes have been collected and with the assistance of the charity Soles 4 Souls, the first container left for Haiti last week.
Soles 4 Souls were recently in Haiti distributing shoes to the children and families, putting smiles on everyone’s faces, especially this boy featured in the picture!
We want to thank those of you that kindly donated throughout the year.
The campaign continues and we are still collecting new or used shoes in good condition. You can drop them off at your TAFE Student Association between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Fashion graduate of the year
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Christopher at RAFW |
Christopher Dobosz, a graduate of our cutting edge Fashion Design Studio at Ultimo College has been named the 2010 Graduate Designer of the Year at the recent Brisbane Fashion Festival.
Every year each of the major Fashion Design Institutes from across Australia nominate two students for this award. The competition is incredibly tough with 12 finalists presenting their work to a panel of judges.
This is a very prestigious award in the Fashion Industry and is making 2010 an amazing year for Christopher.
Earlier this year he presented his fashions at The Innovators parade during Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. He also received a State Medal for coming top in NSW in the
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design.
Christopher valued his time at TAFE and believes it has given him a sound foundation to succeed.
“The whole experience of studying has been incredible and I have loved it. The work load in the first year was overwhelming, and this is the way it should be, since it gives you an idea of what it would be like to work in the fashion industry. You need to be prepared for the amount of work that you need to complete and to have a strong work ethic. The teachers also give you fantastic support.”
This is the third year in a row that one of our graduates has won this award with Dion Lee winning in 2008 and Soeli Pedrozo in 2009.
Visual Merchandising teacher heads overseas
Kerry Little, Head Teacher,
Visual Merchandising at Ultimo College has secured a NSW Premier’s TAFE scholarship that will see her jetting off to Toronto, Canada and New York, USA in October this year.
“I’ll be attending the International Retail Design conference in Toronto that will enable me to develop networking opportunities with Visual Merchandisers from around the world,” said Kerry.
“I’ll be meeting staff at a college in Toronto who deliver the Diploma of Visual Merchandising course, as well as meeting with Visual Merchandising managers in major department stores.
“In New York I’ll be having a work placement with a major retail company as well as meeting with senior staff in a number of retail companies.
“I’ll also be visiting training providers in New York who deliver high level Visual Merchandising qualifications to identify resources and the range of teaching and learning practices they employ,” Kerry said.
It should be a fantastic experience for Kerry. Sydney Institute and our students will benefit from all the extra knowledge and skills that Kerry will bring back with her.
Thinking about studying in 2011?
Talk to teaching staff about your study and course options and turn your ambition into action.
Sydney Institute has seven colleges, located across central Sydney and the Southern suburbs, offering you over 800 training programs.
Our information sessions are an opportunity to meet with our professional career advisers and teachers who are industry experts. You can find out about your training options, study support, financial assistance, applications and how to enrol for 2011.
Go to our events page to find out more details.
Please come to your local college’s career information session:
Ultimo College – 9 September 11.00 am – 2.00 pm, 4.30 – 7.00 pm
Design Centre Enmore – 11 September 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Sutherland, Gymea – 14 September 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Sutherland, Loftus – 15 September 7.00 – 8.30 pm
St George College – 15 September 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Petersham College – 15 September 5.00 – 7.00 pm
Eora College – 15 September 4.00 – 7.00 pm
Come along to the DCE Jewellery + Object Design Fundraising Auction!
Designed and coordinated by 2nd year Jewellery + Object Design students from Design Centre Enmore, the Jewellery + Object Design Fundraising Auction will present contemporary jewellery, art and design from leading Australian contemporary jewellers, including Julia de Ville, Ragnar Hansen, Catherine Harrington and many more.
All funds raised will go towards staging Inseparable Companion, the end of year student exhibition from the Jewellery + Object Design Department, Design Centre, Enmore.
When: From 6.30pm, Tuesday 14 September 2010
Where: In the Velvet Room at The Bank Hotel, 324 King St, Newtown
Fundraising Auction
14 September 2010
Come along to the DCE Jewellery + Object Design Fundraising Auction!Designed and ...
Information Sessions
9 - 15 September 2010
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Winners of 2010 Flair Fashion Awards!
Sydney Institute, Fashion Design Studio blitzes 2010 Flair Fashion Awards...again! TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, Fashion ...
Loftus Campus leading the way in sustainability
Sutherland College, Loftus Campus Hospitality Team were the proud recipients of the Excellence Award for the Pulpmaster ...
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