Welcome to Ultimo campus!

Welcome to Ultimo campus Trimester 2 2023

Student support contacts

Academic Skills academicskills@torrens.edu.au

Finance student.finance@tua.edu.au

International Student Support iswc@torrens.edu.au

Library library@torrens.edu.au

Student Services studentservices@torrens.edu.au

Success Coaches yoursuccesscoach@torrens.edu.au

Wi-Fi

ThinkWireless (password: thinkb81)

‘Hello’ from our Campus Director

Welcome to the next chapter of your life! Whether studying for the first time, wanting more and returning for another course, or dusting off your old university notebooks and jumping back into it, we welcome you to Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University.

Throughout this journey your new home will be our Ultimo campus. As you commence your studies, the challenge I give you is to have the mindset that this is also your campus. Your campus is a heritage listed building with an array of different, purpose-built spaces. Whether it be in our labs, photo-imaging studio, light-craft workshop room or fashion studio, I know you will find this an inspiring place to be in.

Across these pages you will find helpful resources and information, along with ways to connect and engage with the campus community — The Ultimo campus team and myself are here to support you.

Vanessa Falzon Campus Director, Ultimo

Campus floor plan

Ground Floor

The Design Technology Store

Borrow cutting-edge gear in film, photography, fashion, audio or anything design from the Design Technology Store on Level 1. Develop your skills or start your next project with industry-relevant equipment and expert guidance.

What’s happening on campus ...

The first weeks of university are new and exciting, but they can also be challenging. We are here to help with this transition with events, support sessions and activities across Weeks 1 to 3 …

Enjoy free breakfast everyday in the student kitchen, join one of our campus activities or outings — Our campus teams are here to help with everything uni-life related.

Weeks 1 – 3

Breakfast Bar

Each morning, enjoy a variety of breakfast options at the student kitchen. Come and grab a free snack during Weeks 1 – 3.

Monday, 5 June to Friday, 23 June

7.30am – 11.30am Student kitchen, Level 1

Week 1

DIY Jewellery Station

This is the perfect opportunity to make your own personalised jewellery pieces. With no rules, you’re free to experiment and let your imagination run wild. Plus, you’ll get to take home your finished creations as a unique and personal memento of the experience.

Monday, 5 June to Friday, 9 June

All day

Breakout Space, Level 1 (The wooden table)

Week 1

Taste of Australia

Come and try classic Aussie treats such as Vegemite, fairy bread, Tim Tams and Twisties.

Tuesday, 8 June 11.00am

Student kitchen, Level 1

Week 2

Clay Sculpture Workshop

Unleash your creativity in a clay sculpture workshop and create a unique sculpture with a professional guide. Enjoy a glass of wine, snacks, and all the necessary materials to create a small sculpture, including underglazes to produce beautiful patterns and designs. No experience needed — Your masterpiece will be sealed, fired, and returned to you. Register now, limited spaces available.

Thursday, 15 June 3.00pm Room 1.02

$10 (covers all materials and snacks)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/clay-sculptureworkshop-tickets-638485265617

Week 2

Billy Blue Photography @ VIVID Sydney 2023

Come and join the Billy Blue Photo Imaging Team for a guided photography walk. Bring your camera equipment (camera or smartphone), tripod, and receive guidance from the experts while capturing amazing long exposure images at Sydney’s iconic VIVID Festival.

Wednesday, 14 June

From 5.30pm

Leave from Ultimo Campus or meet in The Rocks:

5.30pm at Ultimo Campus (Level 1) 6:15pm at The Rocks (Clocktower – 35 Harrington St)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vivid-sydney2023-tickets-637671812557?utm-campaign=social&utmcontent=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utmterm=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

If you wish you take long exposure photos you will need a tripod. Students can borrow cameras and tripods from The Design Technology Store.

Email dtssydney@torrens. edu.au or book through the student hub. No previous knowledge needed. Open to all Torrens students.

Week 3

Museum of Contemporary Art Visit

Come along to the MCA – Museum of Contemporary Art. Meet other students and explore the museum’s galleries. Enjoy a complimentary drink at Circular Quay’s Opera Bar, where we’ll end the trip to watch the sun set over the city skyline and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Friday, 23 June 2.00pm

Meet at Surry Hills Campus, Level 3

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trip-to-themuseum-of-contemporary-art-sydney-tickets-633812148197

Week 3

Afternoon Snack Boost

During Week 3, enjoy a free afternoon snack for an energy boost to get you through the remainder of the day.

Monday, 19 June to Friday, 23 June 2.30pm

Student kitchen, Level 1

Week 3

Professional Portraits Session

Level-up your professional image with expertly captured portraits. Perfect for social media, personal branding, portfolios, or business profiles, make a lasting impression with our skilled photographer.

Thursday, 22 June 9.00am – 4.00pm

Level 1 Ultimo

$20 for one high-resolution digital photo or $50 for five. Bookings essential: https://wolfgangbucherphotography. simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/2/count/1/provider/2/date/202306-22/

Helpful links and resources

The Design Technology Store

Develop your skills or start your next project with industry-relevant equipment and expert guidance.

https://libcal.torrens.edu.au/reserve/equipment/Sydney

Policies, procedures and forms

The Policy Library at Torrens University Australia contains helpful documents you can access and download.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms

Software Skills workshops

Book a software skills workshop session, facilitated by one of our design lecturers or watch an introductory workshop that will take you through the basic difference between each Adobe program and how to install them on your computer.

https://studenthub.torrens.edu.au/Hub/Student-Life/Services/ Workshops

Student portal

Select subjects, view your timetable, check your grades and more. https://studenthub.torrens.edu.au/Hub/student-portal

Success Coaches

Part-cheerleader, part-problem-solver, your coach is dedicated to your success.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/studying-with-us/student-life-andsupport/student-services-support/success-coaches

Throughout the year, Ultimo campus holds industry events ranging from classroom-based, discipline specific presentations to campus-wide thought leadership activations. Information about upcoming events is displayed on the campus digital screens.

Student work

Svetlana Semeikina

3D Design and Animation

This painting takes inspiration from Gustav Klimp’s ‘The Kiss’. Klimp’s work, for me, has always been the standard when it comes to the expression of emotions. I was amazed by the color palette, the shapes and objects with irregular anatomy, and how a piece can convey such strong feelings … like being in a kiss with a loved one. The inspiration for this work came to me during covid, during which time my partner and myself were separated by 3 oceans, not knowing when we could see each other again. After one year of separation, I created this picture. The metaphor in this picture can be interpreted in many ways, including “You are my guiding star!”, “I love you to the moon and back” or “I will find the way to you by the stars”. Since the stars represent my gold, I decided not just to draw or paint the stars, but instead to make them voluminous and luminous, which in turn conveys the magic and sparks that are born between two souls in love.

Robert (Rusty) Crawshaw Photography and Photo Imaging

The Dengs was taken as part of a portrait series of the refugee and asylum seeker community in Canberra which I submitted for my final portfolio. Undertaking this unit as part of my Diploma of Photo Imaging course gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in this project.

Tahlia Lee Branded Fashion Design

This garment was influenced by the nouveau art period which inspired the use of a butterfly motif following the nouveau ideal of bringing nature to modern life. This use of texture was quite important. As per the design brief, neutral colours were only to be used which inspired this idea of using form to create visual interest.

Due to this, Gaultier’s 2008 couture show was influential for the use of puffed quilted channels to add texture within the design which was ultimately translated into the butterfly pattern on the top. The need for a collar and cuff inspired me to balance the tightness of the waistline by adding volume to the sleeves achieving a more harmonious final design.

NOW OPEN CAFE

COFFEE BREAKFAST PASTRIES

SANDWICHES

OPENING HOURS

MON-FRI 7.30am - 3pm

LOCATED ON LEVEL 1

ON THE BREAKOUT AREA