PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE, SYDNEY Technological & Applied Studies Higher School Certificate CATALOGUE OF PROJECTS 2022
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
One of the wonderful characteristics of PLC Sydney Year 12 2022 is their capacity to support and encourage each other. They are a positive and unified group.
This enables them to be confident in their designs, and to express their creativity. I am very excited to present their work to you as it stands at this point in the HSC year.
As you peruse the variety of presentations I ask you to consider the huge range of backgrounds and qualities possessed by each student. We are proud of each student, and we are proud of the staff who guide them through the process from a blank page to the exceptional work you see on show tonight.
Dr Paul Burgis Principal, PLC SydneyTECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES
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CAPTAIN’S ADDRESS
Despite the many challenges of our final year, starting behind our laptops with muted zoom sessions and pyjama pants as an essential part of the uniform. We managed to push through and were blessed to have the rest of our year at school. However, the enormity of taking on a major work remained a constant in each of our minds. This year challenged us, to rethink how we thought, to push our problem solving skills and to truly have faith that our ideas held purpose and in ourselves. I am so proud and happy to congratulate everyone on their outstanding achievements. It is not only the final works that you see in the Gallery, it is the many adjustments, reconfiguring, brainstorming and the constant thought of how can I make this better? It is the achievement of executing a vision into a reality.
To my cohort, I am not only so impressed and proud of the quality works we have all produced. But I’m so grateful for the sense of community and sisterhood we have created. I feel completely safe to brainstorm ideas and equally take criticism and suggestions as we all are growing and helping each other throughout this intense and wonderful creative process. It’s such a pleasure to share in each girls triumphants as it’s an experience we all feel connected to, and the sense of determination to creatively solve problems I think is a vital skill which we will all take with us into our future endeavours.
I would like to give a special thanks to the teachers who stood with us, side by side, guiding and acting as sources of inspiration, mentors and at times our heros. When it gets to that point of overwhelming stress and feeling as though there is no hope. Our teachers were the ones who led us out of this darkness, and revealed new perspectives and ways of viewing these problems, transforming our worries and doubts into tools of motivation and drive to fix and adjust; and most importantly to never give up.
I’m so grateful we have this opportunity to gather together in celebrating these wonderful achievements and gratifying each and every girls work.
Miss Lara Marassa Art & Design Captain 2022The HSC design exhibition is an opportunity for our students to showcase their creative vision, innovative design practice and complex construction skills through their Major Projects. Contemporary inspiration sources are explored to ensure that a range of unique products can be created, with a functional purpose. Our students have produced a range of inspired solutions this year.
Textiles and Design students have developed an exciting range of works that show a creative application of historical, cultural and contemporary sources of inspiration. Each design has been developed through ongoing experimentation and the application of a range of high-quality decorative and structural textile techniques. Their portfolio documentation communicates the ongoing process in the challenging development of a quality final solution.
Our Design and Technology students have explored diverse design fields that reflect their individual interests and passions. Undertaking a complex design process that included ongoing research, idea development, prototyping and experimentation has allowed each individual to create a broad range of high-quality solutions. These young designers are to be commended for their enthusiasm and perseverance in the development and application of their skills after two years of limited access to specific tools and technological equipment.
We celebrate the success of our wonderful designers through this exciting exhibition.
Ms Jo Herrmann Head of Faculty, Technological & Applied Studies
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Textiles & Design Design & Technology Isabella Lara Georgia Rhiane Deanne Sophie Emily Yehna Deborah Athena Sarah Ruby Jacqueline Danielle Gabby Satsuki Erietta Lulu Claudia Katie Ameera Zoe Alexandra HSC Design Exhibition 2022
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Erietta Begetis
Design and Technology
Design brief
To design a contemporary pavilion in an existing location Bondi Beach. This aims to successfully create a sun sheltered pavilion to keep people protected while in the sun. The seating is designed to be comfortable to enable people to enjoy the view of the beach.
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Erietta Begetis
Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume to be worn at the Milan fashion week which is geometric themed. My inspiration is from contemporary designer Balmain, 1990s historical corset and Japanese origami. My design incorporates geometric shapes along the garment reflecting Balmain’s design style. Appliquéd hexagons in a range of fabrics which creates different textures and depth to the skirt giving a detailed, intricate finish. The boning emphasises the elements of a corset inspired by the historical 1990s corset John Paul Gaultier. The sleeves are recycled fabric reused from the cutout fabric of the hexagons used on the skirt. All together the dress is a heavily embellished structured garment with intricacy and detail.
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Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and create a primary school located in the Glenmore Park Stage 2 Developments, providing access to education for 300 students in Years K-6 residing in the newly developed dwellings, and surrounding areas.
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Isabella Chanine
To design and develop the promotional brand identity of an environmentally conscious bakery-cafe business. This aims to provide residents within the area of Russell Lea with the option of purchasing sustainably-designed goods. This project includes the designing of a brand concept, which involves the digital rendering of logos and packaging as well as a proposed design for the renovation of an
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Jacqueline Clarke
Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and create a proposal for a permanent outdoor concert space located on the Concert Lawn in Taronga Zoo using wood acoustics and architectural components. This aims to assist in the relaunch of the live entertainment industry in Sydney by offering an outdoor solution for emerging as well as established artists.
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TARONGA ZOO MAP The proposed location for this outdoor stage area is the Concert Lawn located inside the Taronga Zoo Park. This will allow for outdoor entertainment events to occur all year round, reigniting the entertainment industry This is a 2D layout for the proposed Concert Lawn location for the outdoor concert stage and seating area. In this model, Sydney harbour has been displayed as right next to the park to illustrate the waterfront view the park obtains. The stage is situated similar to where the pop-up stage for Taronga At Twilight normally goes, although this will be a permanent stage that will stay for year-round entertainment. The seating are on the hill will replace what would just be grass allowing for increased capacity at the venue as well as comfortable seating for all individuals. The grass area in front of the stage has remained unchanged to allow for room to stand up and enjoy the live FUNCTION: This 3D representation of the proposed concert stage area functions by representing an accurate depiction of what the stage and seating arrangements could look like to respond to the design brief. This ariel view of the whole 3D design allows for depiction of the area to occur for the viewer engaging them in the proposed idea for the area. AESTHETIC: The aesthetic features of this 3D representation are indicated through the different material choices as well as the complex geometric cut out shapes evident on the concert stage digital display. The shape of the stage and the seating both reflect the foreshore of Taronga Zoo and Sydney Harbour in general creating an aesthetic connection to the land in which the design was created for. DESIGN PROPOSAL To design and create a proposal for a permanent outdoor concert space located on the Concert Lawn in Taronga Zoo using wood acoustics and architectural components. This aims to assist in the relaunch of the live entertainment industry in Sydney by offering an outdoor solution for emerging as well as established artists.
QUALITY: The quality of this digital representation is indicated through the complex geometric shapes that were created on Google Sketch Up. These shapes provide an accurate depiction of what the design would look like in real life and create a need from the consumer for this product. This high degree of excellence in design representation allows for the concept and idea for this concert stage to be easily illustrated to the viewer. ERGONOMICS: The ergonomics of this digital display is highlighted through the different landscaping and garden features that create a depiction of how large the stage is in relation to the fence and tree size. This creates a relationship to the human user through the size and connection to the STAGE: The stage will constructed in 3 separate sections that will join together to create a curved wall and roof structure to act as a permanent stage for the Taronga Zoo Concert Lawn. This will be done by first creating the structural pieces on either side of the flexible wooden piece in the middle. Once these side pieces have been created the flexible wooden piece will be slotted into the structured pieces on the side to create the curved shape. This will then be attached to the stage using structural components. This will then be repeated another two times to create the smaller pieces. This fan shape will provide a quality acoustic sound to the audience as well as creating many light and shadow aesthetic effects from the sun. Once this has all been constructed the stage will then be ready for use. SEATING: The seating will constructed by layering many different wooden planks together. These have been cut into a curved design to match the Taronga Zoo foreshore and allow for multiple different versions of seating including but not limited to; typical concert seating in the first two rows, extended typical concert seating with more room for groups in the next two rows and the final top row is large enough to sit as a group and have a picnic while enjoying the live music. DESIGN FEATURES STAGE HARBOUR SEATING STANDING
TARONGA ZOO - CONCERT LAWN OUTDOOR STAGE PROPOSAL
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Design Brief
Project Proposal and Management
Identification and exploration of the Need
My personal experience
am a Year 12 Design and Technology student. I am living with cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair. I am interested in creating a range of garments that are suitable for people in wheelchairs. In my experience, it is difficult to find and buy suitable clothing to wear. compete in wheelchair Athletics and have qualified for T33/34 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. I am currently ranked #1 in the world for T33 Open 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m.
Many designers do not consider people in wheelchairs Casual and formal clothing often neglects people with limited dexterity or mobility issues and commonly suits a standing silhouette. Although designers are starting to work in accessible fashion, which can seen in this year’s Australian Fashion Week. There are still big gaps in the market as affordable clothing for young women in wheelchairs still caters mainly for older people. Wheelchair accessible clothing needs to be comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and functional. In my personal opinion and experience, the main problems in clothing currently are;
● many necklines often gape when seated
● armholes often restrict movement when pushing
● thin straps easily slip off the shoulders
● garment length shifts when seated which is not ideal when pushing a wheelchair, especially dresses and skirts above the knee
● garment width at the waist needs to be fitted enough so that the clothing does not catch or soil in the wheels.
These are things to consider when designing clothing for people in wheelchairs.
How does this relate to the MDP?
As I am in a wheelchair, I have an insight into how different types of clothing work and don’t work for people in wheelchairs. I can see the gap in the market and I am extremely passionate about designing wheelchair accessible clothing. There are limited options to buy clothing that looks nice as well as being suitable for a young adult in a wheelchair. This gave me the ability to explore what does and doesn’t work with clothing myself. I belong to a community of wheelchair users, through my my sport. Their knowledge and experiences, helps to me to make informed design choices so that my project caters to wider community and not just my own personal preferences.
Sarah Clifton-BlighDesign and Technology
Design brief
Design and create clothing ranges that are suitable for a person in a wheelchair. Sample garments from one range will be created to demonstrate the modifications required for fitting. A company logo and website will be created to promote this new design company.
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Design and create clothing ranges suitable for a person in a wheelchair. Sample garments from one range will be created to demonstrate the modifications required for fitting. A company logo will be created to promote the ranges.
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Georgia Conway
Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and create a storage space designed specifically for rhythmic gymnasts training at home, due to the impacts of COVID-19. This product serves functional and aesthetic purposes for a rhythmic gymnast in an at-home training space.
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Lulu Flynn
Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and construct a multi-use storage furnishing item for a university student living in a campus dormitory.
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Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a three-piece apparel set designed to be worn as an everyday garment. My inspiration sources are Issey Miyake’s Pleats Please Collection, the traditional archers turned elves in the Japanese Edo period and the androgynous fashion culture. My design consists of a knitted cropped mock-neck sweater that reflects the blurred boundary of the masculine and feminine within an androgynous fashion culture. A faux leather panelled tank top incorporates specific features from the roofing of Japanese Edo Architecture called Noyane. The elongated pleated pants are influenced by Issey Miyake’s focus on structure and form.
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Lulu Flynn
Fotaras
Design and Technology
Design brief
Design and construct exercise equipment disguised as furniture and inspired by the design style of contemporary woodwork designers and architects. Its purpose is to create an easy way to have exercise equipment in homes that can be multi-purposed when not in use. This design solution will be promoted with a logo design and promotional materials.
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Rhiane
Textiles and Design Design inspiration statement
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Yehna Jeong
Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and create a visually attractive face mask inspired by architecture, fashion and origami folding techniques. This product allows performers to feel confident and safe whilst singing in a group by stopping airborne transmission of infectious diseases during a time such as COVID-19. This product will be accompanied by a developed company proposal including a logo, website, packaging and business card.
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Deanne Kalis
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Design and Technology
Design brief
To redesign the existing accommodation at Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery on the South Coast. Japanese design principles will be used as inspiration to encourage a reconnection to nature. A physical model and digital materials will be created to showcase the design.
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Athena Korsanos
“The Studio” “The Retreat” bathroom bathroom master bedroom twin bedroom communal area space + kitchenette communal area space + kitchenette bedroom area white wood window frame stained cedar weatherboards corroded steel roo ng TREELINE DAM CARPARK WINE CABINS SHED EXIST MANAGER’S DRIVE TREELINE EXIST EASEMENT PROPOSED LOCATION photo montage with material swatches Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery Grounds property layout and proposed location for new accommodation
“The Studio” west elm koskela koskela jardan the natural bedding company jardan koskela jardan joybird native trails west elm the artisan collective koskela native trails noken “The Retreat” joybird the natural bedding jardan west elm noken native trails native trails native trails jardan koskela koskela the artisan collective koskela koskela the natural bedding company the natural bedding company jardan jardan the natural bedding inside weather Greyscale tones Natural tones Each piece of furniture and decor displayed on this panel has been labelled by brand. These brands produce furniture which is sustainable and eco friendly. The majority of these brands such as Koskela and Jardan also originate within Australia. The art displayed with both oor plans comes from local artisans that operate in the Shoalhaven area which is where Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery is located. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION 1. Build & Store 2. Deliver 3. Assemble Typical Roof Module Corner Typical Roof Module Typical Roof Module Typical Internal Wall Panels Typical External Wall Panels Typical External Wall Panels This panel outlines the different stages of construction. The accommodation would be built as a collection of modules. These modules would be prefabricated at the factory and stored at a warehouse, and from there they could be flat packed for space and energy efficient transportation. The assemly drawing shows how "The Retreat" and "The Studio" structures could be broken down into a number of panels and roof modules to be assembled on site at Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery. Roof Module
Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume designed to be worn by Seo Ye-Ji at a launch party for the modernised, Korean version of Pride and Prejudice. Seo Ye-Ji stars as Elizabeth Bennet. My inspiration is drawn from the empire silhouette of the First French Empire, the traditional Korean Hanbok and Next in Fashion, Minju Kim’s contemporary and joyful design style. My project displays the empire waist as the central element, as well as intricate hand beading to emphasise this cut, organza puff sleeves and leg warmers. The traditional Korean Norigae is a symbol of good luck. Minju Kim’s simplistic design style combined with the elegance of the French era is used to bring all elements of inspiration together creating unity.
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Zoe Lee
Marassa
Design and Technology
Design brief
To produce a sustainable jewellery collection that introduces a new designer into the market, extending the life cycle analysis of preexisting objects.
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Lara
Ruby McCluskie
Textiles and Design Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume piece designed to be worn at an event celebrating the history and future of fashion. Inspired by 1920s fashion and John Galliano’s work for Dior primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Japanese textile mending techniques like boro and kintsugi help produce a garment inspired by both vintage and contemporary designs. My design features a variety of different techniques including ruffles as the statement piece of the pants, hand embroidery, lace appliqué found on the top and macramé weaving used in the straps.
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Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and create a vision for the re-launch of ‘Appetite Five Dock’. This allows for a more contemporary design style and a wider target market. The design will include a model of the revised cafe design, uniform, menu’s and marketing. This aims to follow the same company values and will include a website, loyalty cards and social media promotion
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Claudia Mortensen
Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume created to be worn by Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala Bold & Beautiful. The design creates a powerful silhouette with intricate detailing inspired by Australian contemporary designer Toni Matičevski, Brazilian carnival costumes and 1930s glamour. A variety of elements included in the final design are inspired by each source. The silhouette of the strapless dress with the detachable train featuring appliqué is inspired by Toni Matičevski and 1930s glamour silhouettes. The design creates depth and intricacy to the eye through both minimalistic and extravagant feathers and beading.
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Claudia Mortensen
Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume designed to be worn at an environmental fundraiser event. The costume design is influenced by Dumbo, Harajuku fashion as well as the contemporary issue of fast fashion. A variety of decorative elements have been derived from these inspiration sources and applied to the design. This includes the quirky style and bold colour choices of Harajuku people, the randomness of textile landfill and Dumbo represents the animals who are affected by the pollution of fast fashion. This piece is designed to be out of the ordinary and a confident expression of fashion.
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Yekun (Katie) Niu
Design
Design brief
To re-design and develop an existing mental health wellness centre. The centre aims to provide support and encourage the growth of individuals who are experiencing significant challenges. The centre will also offer and opportunity for clients who simply need to get away, relax and learn ways to help manage difficulties in their life. Interior, exterior and architectural elements will create a relaxing, serene and comfortable environment that encourages the growth and development of those who are seeking support.
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Gabrielle (Gabby) O’Dea
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Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume piece designed to be worn at New York Fashion week during Spring. Inspiration has been drawn from contemporary designer Elie Saab, Greek mythology and 1800s Victorian hats. A variety of elements have been taken from each including; Elie Saab’s focus on enhancing the feminine silhouette and the use of delicate and intricate embellishments such as beading and floral designs. Techniques of pleating and draping have been taken from Greek mythology as well as the use of the colour white which was traditionally used on their dresses. Elements from the 1800s Victorian are shown through the 3D floral arrangement.
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Gabrielle (Gabby) O’Dea
Textiles and Design Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume to be worn by Elle Fanning at a launch party for the live-action remake of Fanning is acting as Tinker Bell. Inspiration is drawn from contemporary fibre-artist Channing Hansen, Rococo era dresses and English folklore fairies. A variety of techniques from each source have been applied, including a traditional laced corset, knitting and crocheting with fine mohair silk yarn and detailed embellishments throughout. The organic colour scheme ties all elements of the costume together to reflect the folklore fairy scenery.
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Satsuki Ota-Jones
Design and Technology
Design brief
To propose a concept for the re-development of the existing Randwick Ronald McDonald House. A contemporary and modern home will be presented which is available for families to stay while their children are receiving treatment at Randwick Hospital. Architectural drawings and interior design boards will be created to communicate a proposed design solution.
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Sophie Panopoulos
Design and Technology
Design brief
To design and construct a series of seasonal visual merchandising displays based in Sydney, Australia. The displays aim to promote diversity in enterprise while remaining practical and effective in the promotion of products and the companies individual ideologies.
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Ameera Parker
Design
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Design a solution to the need for an affordable and sustainable way of housing and supporting refugees in Australia. The final concept supports refugees while promoting the economy. This will be achieved through the creation of a connecting apartment complex with a shopping centre.
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Alexandra Sach
Design and Technology
Design brief
Design and create a transformable dress for the Met Gala in New York. The design aims to promote sustainable fashion. Sustainability in the fashion industry has become a large issue which needs to be addressed. In order to achieve this sustainable goal, durable fashion will be utilised which consists of multiple transformable aspects allowing the wearer to have one garment with many looks. By introducing designers who take precautions in the field of sustainable fashion, celebrities are able to promote this new phase of fashion.
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Danielle Sandroussi
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Textiles and Design
Design inspiration
My Major Textiles Project is a costume to be worn by Gigi Hadid at Paris Fashion Week 2022. It is an amalgamation of Japanese cherry blossoms, 1950s couture and Albina Dyla’s design style. A range of elements from each influence has been applied to the final concept, featuring a cherry blossom-inspired sinamay flower as a focal point. Other elements include intricate hand, machine and computerised embroidery as well as laser-cut cherry blossom flowers throughout the garment.
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Danielle
Design and Technology
Design brief
To make a furniture item to be displayed at the Australian Design Centre to promote Sustainable Furniture Design in 2022. The final concept will be created out of wasted plastics and masks through the process of upcycling. This project will promote beneficial usage and the ongoing issues of plastic around the world.
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Jungwon (Emily) Yoon
Acknowledgements
PLC Sydney would like to acknowledge the dedication, support, care and professionalism of our TAS teaching staff at The Croydon in 2022. Thank you to our Head of Technological & Applied Studies, Ms Jo Herrmann and our Design teachers. Thank you to Miss Lara Marassa for her contribution, performing the role of Art & Design Captain in 2022. Thank you to Mrs Karmen Martin, Administration and Mrs Nicole Rader, Art and Design Assistant; the quality of the HSC works exhibitions would not be possible without our wonderful support staff at The Croydon.
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