Make your next move at UC's Open Day
Amanda Jones
27 August 2014: More than 10,000 brightly coloured chess pieces will be used to create a large scale art installation by alumna and Melbourne artist George Rose that will be revealed at the º£½ÇÉäÇø Open Day on Saturday.
The chess pieces were distributed to schools across the ACT and surrounding region with students invited to return them to campus on Open Day to become part of the artwork. The community can also write a special message on one of six different coloured pieces for Ms Rose to incorporate in the installation on the day.
"We're asking people to participate in the creation of the final work by writing on the chess piece — they could put their name, a thought or desire for the future or a message, anything really. Their words will add an extra dimension to the work as it comes together," Ms Rose said.
Ms Rose said she's looking forward to returning to campus to reveal the artwork, having made some of her closest friends while studying at the º£½ÇÉäÇø.
"I really want the work to express how I look back at my time at the º£½ÇÉäÇø," Ms Rose, who graduated with a Bachelor of Graphic Design in 2009, said. "It was such a pivotal time in my life and I want the work to capture the excitement of that time."
"Studying graphic design has really shaped the way that I approach a project. I learnt how to problem solve and workshop creative solutions for complicated, or not so complicated issues.
"I'd encourage anyone interested in studying, whether you are straight out of school or are looking to add to your qualifications, to attend the º£½ÇÉäÇø Open Day on Saturday," she said.
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Artist and UC alumna George Rose will create a large scale art installation using chess pieces on Saturday. Photo: Michelle McAulay |
Since graduating Ms Rose has completed commercial work for clients in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra and last year held her first solo exhibition at the Nishi Gallery in NewActon.
Open Day is a chance to find out about the extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses available at the º£½ÇÉäÇø. There are more than 200 courses on offer designed to give prospective students the skills and knowledge they need for a successful and rewarding career.
Academics, course advisors and current students will be on hand to talk to potential students and give them a realistic picture of what studying at the º£½ÇÉäÇø is like. Support staff will also be available to discuss campus accommodation, academic skills support, admission into University and campus life. Visitors can also take part in a guided campus tour.
There will also be activities by student-led clubs and societies, children's entertainment, market stalls, music and more. Mix 106.3 will also be broadcasting live from the campus.
The º£½ÇÉäÇø Open Day will be held on Saturday 30 August from 9am-4pm. For more details visit www.canberra.edu.au/openday