Berakas students see art in new light
The artistic link: Students making a 3D model as they learn how art could be related to various careers. Picture: Courtesy of HRD Services Global Education Link
Saturday, March 15, 2008
SOME 40 art students at Sixth Form Centre Berakas and Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College learned how art could be related to various careers through workshops run by Gareth Barham, senior lecturer from the School of Art and Design at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).
"I have seen a lot of interest in Brunei among students wanting to study for art related programmes," said Barham.
"We thought it would be most useful for Bruneian students to see how art can be linked to various careers," he added.
Barham is currently in Brunei for the Education UK Exhibition which is being held at the Rizqun International Hotel today.
The full-day workshops, organised by HRD Services Global Education Link, gave students the opportunity to have a taste of how a product is developed by participating in group activities.
Students were split into teams and each team were required to design, develop and promote a product, such as bags, shoes, communication devices and furniture.
This involved developing the concept, producing a 3-dimensional model, designing a publicity poster, as well as a short commercial with the team members acting out the parts.
With his expertise in running similar workshops in the United Kingdom, Barham gave presentations on various career options as well as the different types of degrees that would take the student into their desired profession.
"Every item that we use has been designed by somebody and I wanted the students to appreciate the flexibility that they have in choosing their degree pathway with their 'A' level in art," said Barham.
He said that a number of designs have been produced by his own students.
One example is the design of the Nokia N95, of which the designer was a former student.
The university is recognised for its excellent teaching and high quality of its research with facilities such as studio spaces, workshops, computer facilities, along with extraordinary learning resources that enable student-centred practice-based work to thrive.
With a wide range of courses offered including architectural design, ceramics, textile practice, illustration, graphic communication, product design, interior architecture, mobile web and game design, all programmes offer a balance of taught workshops, practical sessions and self directed study together with lectures that provide vital underlying theory.
The Cardiff School of Art and Design and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR) have pooled their substantial design and manufacturing expertise, consulting with employers and students to produce a unique course in product design that will equip successful graduates with an advanced knowledge of the techniques and technologies being used by today's designers.
Participants from both schools took part in the art workshop that was held in their respective schools recently.
The Brunei Times
"I have seen a lot of interest in Brunei among students wanting to study for art related programmes," said Barham.
"We thought it would be most useful for Bruneian students to see how art can be linked to various careers," he added.
Barham is currently in Brunei for the Education UK Exhibition which is being held at the Rizqun International Hotel today.
The full-day workshops, organised by HRD Services Global Education Link, gave students the opportunity to have a taste of how a product is developed by participating in group activities.
Students were split into teams and each team were required to design, develop and promote a product, such as bags, shoes, communication devices and furniture.
This involved developing the concept, producing a 3-dimensional model, designing a publicity poster, as well as a short commercial with the team members acting out the parts.
With his expertise in running similar workshops in the United Kingdom, Barham gave presentations on various career options as well as the different types of degrees that would take the student into their desired profession.
"Every item that we use has been designed by somebody and I wanted the students to appreciate the flexibility that they have in choosing their degree pathway with their 'A' level in art," said Barham.
He said that a number of designs have been produced by his own students.
One example is the design of the Nokia N95, of which the designer was a former student.
The university is recognised for its excellent teaching and high quality of its research with facilities such as studio spaces, workshops, computer facilities, along with extraordinary learning resources that enable student-centred practice-based work to thrive.
With a wide range of courses offered including architectural design, ceramics, textile practice, illustration, graphic communication, product design, interior architecture, mobile web and game design, all programmes offer a balance of taught workshops, practical sessions and self directed study together with lectures that provide vital underlying theory.
The Cardiff School of Art and Design and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR) have pooled their substantial design and manufacturing expertise, consulting with employers and students to produce a unique course in product design that will equip successful graduates with an advanced knowledge of the techniques and technologies being used by today's designers.
Participants from both schools took part in the art workshop that was held in their respective schools recently.
The Brunei Times
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