Océ Australia and RMIT joined forces this month to help some of Melbourne’s best young graphic arts students prepare their catalogue and portfolios for their graduation exhibition held this week.
Océ assisted the students produce their catalogue and portfolios in preparation for the graduation exhibition on Océ production colour systems at the Océ showroom using specialist Océ media.
RMIT Graphics Training Educator, Meredith Chesney, said it was crucial to the students that the highest standards of digital printing were used to print their design portfolios.
“This opportunity, provided by Océ, enabled the students to create and design the final art and then make sure it was printed the way they wanted it on correct media, completing the cycle. The students found it a terrific experience and, equally importantly, they were encouraged to work together in developing the work, which reinforced the teamwork ethic they will find in the workplace.”
Observers at the ceremony were impressed by the creativity and flair shown in this year’s portfolios.
Earlier, industry representatives were invited to view the portfolios and a number of job offers have already been received by some of the students. Meredith Chesney said that this was common each year as the standards in the course were highly regarded by the printing, advertising and graphic design sectors.
The portfolios have been posted on the web at www.conceptobject2010.com .
Andrew Cocker of Océ, who helped coordinate the joint effort, says students were introduced to both black and white and colour equipment to familiarise them with the type of equipment they will be using in their future work.
“These are the graphic arts professionals of the future so it’s important they obtain some hands-on experience with state-of-the-art digital printing systems and have the chance to ask questions about colour imaging and output,” he said.
“We also introduced them to the wide range of Océ papers and substrates, allowing them to choose the stocks best suited to their designs.”
The major prize winners are show here with (back row) Damian Schaller, Andy Cocker and Fil De Nittis of Océ with Meredith Chesney, RMIT Graphics Training Educator. Winners are (from left) Brad Reich (Silver Folio), Fiona Sproles (Most Professional Student), Tommy Payne (Gold Folio & Design Award), Imogen Stubbs (Finished Art Award) and Cassie Brock (Typography Award)
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