Thru the Lens Our next Head On Show!

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The Diploma of Photo Imaging class of 2012/2013, from TAFE NSW, Western Sydney Institute's Nepean Arts and Design Centre, will be graduating mid year.

To celebrate their course completion, they are holding a Graduation Exhibition called ‘THRU THE LENS’, which opens on Tuesday the 18th Of June at 6:30 and runs will to 28th of June. The exhibition will show case the skills acquired by the students during the course. Each student will have four images on display.

THRU THE LENS is an associated show of the prestigious Head On Photo Festival. “Head On Photo Festival, Australia's largest photo festival and the world's second largest festival. Heading into its fourth year, Head On celebrated a wide range of photography across all genres from photojournalism and reportage through commercial to fine-art. With over 200 events at 100 venues, the 2012 festival was a resounding success for everyone who participated: galleries and other venues, photographers, Head On partners and the viewing public. The 2013 festival is already looking like being even bigger!” -from the Head On Web site.

 You can preview the work and find out more details at the exhibition website:

http://www.thruthelens.com.au/
We hope you can join us for this exciting exhibition.

THRU THE LENSOpening Tue 18th June at 6:30pm
Concluding 28th June 2013.

Trapezium Gallery, P Block.
TAFE NSW- Western Sydney Institute
Nepean College (Kingswood Campus)
12-44 O’Connell St Kingswood NSW 2747
Enter grounds via gate 2.

Gallery Hours 9am-4pm
Enquiries: Regina Cooper
Ph: (02) 9208 9484

Our Head on Finalists!

'Reclining Baby'  by Jodi McConaghy

Nepean Arts and Design Centre are thrilled to announce that we have two finalists in the 2013 Head On Portrait Prize. This highly competitive prestigious photographic award has 35 selected finalists from thousands of entries and is currently on display at the State Library of NSW.

Pictured above, is 'Reclining Baby 'by Jodi McConaghy. Jodi is one of our current Diploma of Photo Imaging students.

Also included as a finalist is Jacqui Dean, who teaches Photo Imaging at NADC.Congratulations to Jacqui and Jodi on their fantastic achievements.

Jacqui Dean's Solo Show

NADC Photo Imaging teacher Jacqui Dean is holding a solo show as part of the Head On Photographic Festival. Jacqui was selected as one of the prestigious featured exhibitions for Head On this year.  Congratulations to Jacqui on this fantastic achievement. Her work is a series of still life images of flowers, captured in a combination of science and art. The resulting images are elegant and poignant.

Jacqui's show will be opened by Robert McFarlane, photographer and writer at 7pm on May 28th. For full details, see the invitation below. We hope to see you there!

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Welcome to Photo Imaging : Your WSI Student Guide

Image by Ona Janzen, Diploma Photo Imaging, 2013

Welcome to Photo Imaging in 2013. We hope you have an exciting and inspiring time studying with us.

Please find the link below, which will take you to the 2013 Western Sydney Institute Student Guide. Please take the time to read about your rights, your responsibilities, and the many services and ammenities offered by Western Sydney Institute.
http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/about-wsi/publications-and-reports/student-guide/

Have a great Semester, from all the Photo Imaging staff at NADC

An exhibition by students of the Diploma of Photo Imaging

Blue Gallery has been chosen as the venue for the upcoming exhibition of the Graduating students of Diploma of Photography course, Nepean Arts and Design Centre, TAFE.
 The Official Opening is on Wednesday 28th of November at 6.30pm and visitors are welcome to attend either the opening or in the week following to view the photographs and meet the students and teachers.

Titled 'Portrayal' , the exhibition will run from 28th Nov - 5th Dec 2012.

'Portrayal' is a collection of the creative works of emerging talent in the photographic industry. It is a product of 2 years of hard work, study and creativity of 8 photographers.Displaying a range of styles and genres, the exhibition will treat visitors to a feast of visual flavours ranging from Commercial, to Fashion, Portraiture and Fine Art...and more.

The works exhibited are the final folios of students studying for their Diploma of Photography at the Nepean Arts and Design Centre (NADC), Western Sydney Institute of TAFE. NADC runs courses of extensive and practical learning in the fields of Photography, Design and Fine Art.

Following the Official Opening, the exhibition will be open for viewing from 10am - 4pm each day, Thursday 29th November - Wednesday 5th December. Blue Gallery is located at 106 March Street, Richmond.

Profile: Stuart Marshall, Certificate IV Photo Imaging -Immersed in Photography!

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Certificate IV Photo Imaging student Stuart Marshall is already working as a photographerin-between his studies. Stuart began his journey at Nepean Arts and Design Centre 10 years ago, when he studied the Certifcate IV in Digital Arts and Media. He returned in 2012 to study the Certificate IV in Photo Imaging, and this year he has fully immersed himself in his photography.

Whilst extending his skills through his study, Stuart takes on some freelance work, and has recently had work published in both the Sydney Morning Herald, and National Geographic online.

Students in the Certificate IV get the opportunity to work on real jobs as part of their study, and Stuart recently did some events photography for the Fine Arts Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, and Certificate III Ceramics end of year exhibitions. You check out some of his work on our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/wsi.nadc?v=wall

Stuart is happy to do whatever photographic work required, but ultimately aims to work in press and sports photography. You can contact Stu via email at herofax@yahoo.com

Interviews for the 2013 Certificate IV Photo Imaging  are taking place in November. For any inquiries, call the Head Teacher on ph 9208 9325, or to book your interview time, contact Regina Cooper on ph 9208 9484.

Our TVET students in photo exhibition

NADC Photoimaging TVET teacher Jo Rankine and daughter at the opening of 'Snapshot.'

The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest have been displaying lots of photography of late, and last night was no exception with the opening of two photo-based exhibitions. Currently on show at the PRG is 'Snapshot' a photography competition for teenagers. 

From humble beginnings, 'Snapshot' has grown to become a major feature on the Gallery's exhibition calendar, and this year it attracted 800 entries from the local area, interstate, and around the globe. Three hundred of these images were selected for display in the Gallery, and impressively, seven of our TVET students were selected for inclusion in the exhibition from this highly competitive field.

Congratulations to our photo imaging TVET students, and their teacher, Jo Rankine on this great achievement. The Gallery has a lovely garden and cafe, and is a good place to spend some time. While you are there, make sure you check out 'Framed 2012', photoworks by students of the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts.