About Me
Resume
Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
2015 Certificate IV TAE in Workplace Training
2012 Masters of Fine Arts in Moving Image College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales
1997 Certificate IV in Information Technology – Multimedia, with Distinction
1988 Production Design Certificate, Australian Film & Television School
S h o r t C o u r s e s
1988 Writing for the Documentary, Australian Film & Television School
2003 John Truby Writing Workshop 2004 Robert McKee Intensive Writing Workshop.
S k i l l s
Digital Media : Graphic Design, Branding, Videography, Editing, Animation, Website Design, Layout,
Visual Art Skills : Storyboarding and Illustration
Story & Conceptual : Research, Interviewing, Story Design, Script Writing, Course Design
Presentation and Facilitation : to small and medium sized groups
A p p l i c a t i o n s
Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Animate, After Effects
T e a c h i n g P o s i t i o n s
1997- 2011 TAFE – North Sydney Institute, Sydney Institute and South Western Sydney Institute
2011 BVA Studio Major Film & Digital Art. Sydney College of The Arts, The University of Sydney.
T e a c h i n g A r e a s
• Concept Development , Design Processes, Screen Design
2D Computer Graphics & Digital Illustration for Digital Media, Illustration & Fine Arts students
• Creative and Critical Thinking
• Project Management 2D Animation for Fine Arts, Design and Digital Media students
• Scriptwriting & Screen Language for Film
• Storyboarding for Film, Animation and Interactivity
• Design Elements and Principles, Art and Design History subjects
S e l f F u n d e d D o c u m e n t a r y P r o j e c t
STORY DOCTOR, Masters Research project.
My role: Concept, Direction, Interview, Editor, 2nd Camera, Producer, Web Designer
S e l e c t e d G r a p h i c D e s i g n and M e d i a C l i e n t s
AECG 18-19 Year contract for Animation and Illustration projects
AECG 17 Editing a short video about a STEM camp for young people in Tuross Heads
Public Service Commission: Aboriginal Workforce Development Video Production 14/15/17
Motivational videos to encourage Aboriginal people to join the public service or further develop their careers.
Department of Family and Community Services Video Production Video Production September 16
Filming and editing a short video in support of Aboriginal grandmothers against biased removal of children from Aboriginal families. To aid the GMAR’S message to reach their community.
Department of Family and Community Services Video Production June 16
Filming and editing three short videos for Foster Carers about new approaches to care for children who have experienced trauma. Written and presented by Dr Howard Bath.
NTS CORP Re -branding, Website & Three Annual Reports 13/14/15
The AR brief: to create a report their stakeholders “could relate to.” This was the beginning of a rebranding process where varied collateral items were also created.
Website brief: To create a fresh responsive design, accessible across platforms and media devices featuring culturally relevant photos and graphic elements.
NSW Reconciliation Council Video Production 2015
The Brief: Document and produce two edits of an evening event at Parliament House. The twenty minute piece can be seen here
Aikiyam School Website Design 2014
Aikiyam, a progressive school for rural village children in Tamil Nadu sources a large part of their funding from the international community. To enliven the school’s online presence and accessibility I designed and created a new website, while I was also facilitating art therapy within the school.
D i g i t a l M e d i a R e s o u r c e s
Panasonic GH4, Tripod, Rode Mic, Glanz Shoulder Mount Camera Stabilizer
W o r k s h o p F a c i l i t a t i o n
I have experience with children 6 - 9, open community groups and groups for women.