2021 HSC Technological & Applied Studies Catalogue of Projects

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE, SYDNEY Technological & Applied Studies Higher School Certificate

CATALOGUE OF PROJECTS 2021

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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME Every year when we view the work of our students we are impressed by the quality of the products and the creativity of our students. As a staff we are so pleased with them. As a principal I am proud of our students and of our staff.

This year, we also know that our Year 12 students have faced particular challenges. Covid visited them at a critical time, and they needed to work hard in isolation. I am very grateful for the help of the staff, which continued unabated. I think we also need to recognise the support of families in a difficult time. Our primary congratulations go to our students, who have achieved so much.

And now we can all appreciate the finished products. Well done to each girl on her excellent work. I know those who view the works will join with me in offering our earnest congratulations to the class of 2021.

Dr Paul Burgis Principal, PLC Sydney

CAPTAIN’S ADDRESS 2021, the year where we thought things would get better when all of a sudden we got struck with another lockdown. Who knew we would have to log back into zoom for remote learning so soon. Despite all this, Year 12 Design students managed to push through. Being pulled back into developing work at home certainly made a lot of us wonder how we would ever finish our major projects. However, we all made it, everyone is to be congratulated and you all should be very proud of what you’ve achieved these past months. Each project here today in this exhibition is outstanding and shows the hard work every student has put into their own work.

Through learning Design here at PLC, Year 12 I am sure we can all agree that it has been a wonderful opportunity to study in a great environment surrounded by wonderful and talented teachers who push us to do our absolute best.

To my 2021 cohort, I am very proud of how we all pushed through together in such a hard time. We have worked hard in supporting one another as we produced as best we could. It is wonderful that we are able to have this publication put together to showcase our work as well as this opportunity to celebrate together.

Miss Amy Hur Art & Design Captain 2021

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TECHNOLOGICAL & APPLIED STUDIES

TECHNOLOGICAL & APPLIED STUDIES The 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, under incredible circumstances.

Textiles and Design students have developed a diverse 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 highquality decorative and structural textile techniques. Their portfolio documentation has been communicated to an exemplar standard.

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 perseverance and resilience, achieving and adapting their goals to be able to achieve innovative solutions with 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 Design HSC Exhibition 2021 Textiles & Design Design & Technology

TECHNOLOGICAL & APPLIED STUDIES

Sarah Clifton-Bligh Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is a three piece formal attire. This was inspired by Alex Perry’s fitted and elegant designs and consists of a 1970s cropped jackets and high waisted pants and Moroccan paisley designs. The jacket has two front panels, divided by red piping from side panels of satin overlaid with black tulle.

A shawl collar of black satin has two red embroidered paisley motifs. The jacket and pants are lined with digitally printed original paisley design. Black ruffled tulle is sewn onto the shoulders. The belt is made with bias strips of frayed organza with silver satin ties.

Kathleen (Katey) Cox Design and Technology Design brief To design and create a multimedia campaign educating adolescent men on consent.

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Sophie Fergusson Design and Technology Design brief To design and create a prototype for an innovative, versatile outdoor seating solution which caters for the varying lock down stages and restrictions due to the presence of Covid-19. Whilst maintaining a modern, adaptable and timeless design style to be used post pandemic.

Lauren Flint Design and Technology Design brief To design a prototype that will showcase the exterior redevelopment of an innovative, modernised and sustainable facility on a property that was once in use.

The facility will be a community library and will aim to accommodate individuals and the surrounding communities, by providing multi-purpose functionalities.

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Dominique Grunert Design and Technology Design brief

Interview research with teacher who has been traveling to East Timor for 5 years Specific details about classrooms in East Timor: "Classrooms in East Timor and in particular those that PLC fund and help out including Becora and Comora have extremely limited resources. The classrooms have blackboards and extremely run down furniture such as tables and chairs however that is about it. The classrooms don't have any number charts/wall decorations or even shelves. The more rural the schools are the less supplies and resources the classrooms have due to donors not wanting to travel five hours to a school to fund them."

Photos of East Timor classrooms and schools : The below images show the inside of classrooms in East Timor. They illuminate the minimal furniture including limited chairs, tables, bookshelves and decorations

To design and develop a collection of inside classroom products that could be used in a developing country (such as East Timor) as well as some form of promotional material in order to promote the products. The products will be for children in primary and pre primary schools and will be low cost, lightweight, a flat pack and has educational benefits.

Image of non existent play equipment:

Project proposal and project management

Ashley Hovilai Design and Technology Design brief Redesign the outdoor area in an existing aged care facility that includes an outdoor sitting area for residents to relax in the fresh air, raised garden beds which includes sensory plants and herbs, and a Covid-19 friendly space for families to visit when lock down restrictions are not implemented. This will be done using architectural computer-aided design software and three architectural models to show the garden layouts for each area and the components within each space.

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Ashley Hovilai Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is apparel that includes a pencil skirt and an asymmetrical one shoulder top. This design aims to be showcased at the launch of a new designer that highlights classic and simplistic lines.

Using Viktor and Rolf’s style to highlight the feminine silhouette, the major textiles project incorporates a heat set pleating technique to create a geometric pattern that is harmonious with the structured design. The popular 1950s abstract floral design has inspired the appliqued flowers on the belt which contrasts with the straight lines, adding softness to the design. Ancient Greek dyeing techniques influenced the naturally dyed flowers to produce an earthy tone which complements the neutral design.

Amy Hur Design and Technology Design brief To design and create a product range of interchangeable sensory busy boards that can be used to help children who are neurodivergent and may have difficulty learning. Using plywood, cardboard, perspex and graphic design, the product will need lots of creativity and graphical abilities to create an interactive and immersive experience.

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EXISTING SITE: Addison Road is home to most obviously the thriving community centre aiding the inner west community and the greater region, however, they also are home to 43 tenants in their nine-acre space. These tenants are capable of renting one of the many facilities they have to offer. They call these dwellings huts, as historically they have been on the site since it was an army depot before Addison Road Community centre was operating. These huts are multi-use and are commonly rented by small businesses, non-profit organisations and sustainable sources of income. All tenants are required to be accepted by the ARCCO board and must abide by their sustainable and inviting nature. The image beside presents the site and its existing massings, with information of what business inhabits what massing. The site is filled with hundreds of volunteers, from ethnic welfare groups and children’s services, artists, environmentalists, social workers and activists as these are the kind of people the site attracts as these are their biggest motivators, to make the community, country and ambitiously the world a better place to live in especially accounting for Sydney’s minorities.

Milla Karam Design and Technology Design brief

RELATION TO MDP: The developments of this project will adhere to all ARCCO obligations and will allow and account for all 43 existing tenants to inhabit the new proposed space. However with the better use of large spaces, whilst still allowing green spaces, the site can invite and welcome around 55 tenants. This rise in tenants and working spaces that pride themselves on multifunctional designs will allow and cater for these changes and obligations. This production and project will create fewer buildings as three existing buildings can be converted into one multifunctional and catering space and buildings. The community centre itself would be upgraded to a larger modern architecturally building as will the car park, to adjust to larger green spaces. The existing buildings along with the south side buildings 1, 34,35 and 36 would be converted and adjusted into the refugee housing and more rental facilities whilst the existing car park spaces and two buildings alongside would be reimagined as one of them being the new community centre and the other taking form as a multifunctional art gallery, where all types of events can occur. The car park would be retracted however will be accounted for in other appropriate positions on the site. This will allow for the proposed green space that will bring a larger marketed space and can be in multifunctional use, as a park, outdoor communal spaces, seating and finally an ordinary modern green space, adhering to ARCCO obligation and finally aiding the refugees in their assimilation into Australian society and Sydney’s inner west.

All proposed buildings as mentioned above will be multifunctional to draw in a larger market to Addison Road Community Centre and to boost existing business’ marketability and allow them to cater to a larger more alternate audience fulfilling their existing missions whilst helping more people and my specifically newly accepted refugees.

IMAGES OF SITE:

To create and redesign the site of Addison Road Community Centre, presented through housing and community centred architecture to ultimately aid the assimilation of refugees into Australian Society, coupled with educational and job opportunities.

Leila Kassem Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is a high couture innovative costume piece that pushes the boundaries between free form and structure, inspired by the contemporary fashion designer Yiquin Yin. The asymmetrical dress is constructed through various panels which involve innovative couture techniques such as fabric manipulation, pleating and gathering which give volume and texture. The use of fluid lines are contrasted with extravagant structures. This is displayed through the contrast between free form volume and fitted lines of a corset-style bodice. The various tones of blue and white silks harmonise with the gold detailing to represent a simplistic yet bold design. The high-quality practice of Shibori handdyeing and pleating was inspired by the sculptural yet simplistic nature of Japanese culture and was an innovative and challenging practice. The drape and the deliberate placement of hand gathering on the skirt and bodice enhances its asymmetrical nature and its intricate effect.

Fabric manipulation to create sculptural and three-dimensional aspects exhibited a dramatic and overall innovative garment.

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Piper Lee Design and Technology Design brief To create a product range of sustainable children’s educational kits/activities to stimulate creativity and keep children entertained during periods of mandatory quarantine as a result of Covid-19.

Including promotional materials and a website.

Euphrasia (Malena) Lemoto Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is a wearable textiles art piece consisting of a cropped turtleneck jumper, a strapless bodice and a pencil skirt. The jumper and skirt is created out of deconstructed sweaters and jumpers that have been overlocked together, whilst the bodice is created using scrap fabric featuring embroidered motifs, using a computer-aided embroidery machine. The cultural aesthetic, Afrofuturism, served as a vital source of inspiration for the design. Various aspects of the MTP make reference to the traditional African textile arts whilst the construction of the design derives from futuristic fashion. To further enhance the futuristic side of the MTP, inspiration from the designs of Thierry Mugler influenced my choice of silhouette, whilst fashion and art of the 1970s inspired my choice of fabric and decision to utilise secondhand items as fabric.

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Virginia Liu Design and Technology Design brief To design a light product capable of being used in different environments, with the specific style of simplistic design in order to further influence and promote practicality in the society. Design a promotional campaign to promote the product, including a company logo.

India McDowell-Male Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is an apparel item which draws inspiration from Balmain, Spanish flamenco and the Rococo era to create a sophisticated and bold three piece set. The three piece set consists of a simplistic straight-neckline bodice, a bolero-style jacket and a highly decorated and structured skirt, with four layers of pleated ruffles, and complex organic embroidery. This apparel three-piece set is designed to be worn to fancy dress ‘cocktail’ events, but could also be worn as separate pieces with other garments.

The embroidery features within my design incorporate the organic nature of the trimmings and details within the Rococo era interior decor to in turn create the bold and opulent appearance of Balmain’s designs. The gathered ruffle component mimics the Selvilliana dresses within Spanish flamenco to create a sense of rhythm and movement within the skirt as well as adding asymmetry so commonly seen within Rococo designs. .

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Marie-Antoinette Montuoro Design and Technology Design brief To create a piece of multifunctional ‘furniture’, for storage purposes due to the extended amounts of time individuals will be spending at home due to the pandemic.

It should be easy to assemble, for the young demographic of Australia who may be unemployed and are struggling with the cost of living, as well as those who are financially suffering from the job cuts which have come from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Promotional material is to be created.

Jesse Notaras Design and Technology Design brief To design and create a range of homeware items and furniture that is made of recycled materials due to the rising issue of pollution and waste in our environment.

Promotional material will be made to go with the collection in order to promote the new designs.

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Jessica Oates Experimentation Aim: describe Method: describe why the the tools and experimentation techniques that is needed are needed

Result: Evidence of experimentation Illustrator documents & photos of experimentation

Conclusion: describe how this will contribute to the quality of the final product design could be seen in the gaps and long flat pieces. When putting pressure onto the middle of the table the plank beant, although it is understood that the material used for the experiment was not as solid as what would be used, however, the table needs to be functional and be able to withstand a certain level of pressure. In future experiments there would have to be another plank added that goes across the whole table on top of the original design.

This addition would give the table more support in the middle of the table where there is no support from underneath (like other sections of the table). Another change that would have to be made is having a small addition that would be glued on, the new pieces would go between the vertical pieces. This would have two benefits; it would make the table more supported, it would also hold the pieces in place and make sure that there is the right distance between everything.

Experiment 5: moulding of bending wood

In this experiment the wood bending pattern was extended and cut onto a piece of 4mm plywood.

The wood bending pattern was made on Adobe Illustrator and then the laser cutter cut it out.

The molding of the wood was done with craft glue and held in place using a peg board.

Design and Technology Design brief Design and create a flexible coffee table design with interlocking and interchangeable design elements.

Overall the experiment was successful. In order to get the curved shape a large peg board was used where the pegs were placed on either side of the wood to get it into place. This method, however, did not allow a lot of flexibility in the different shapes and the exact patterns. Once the wood was in place wood glue was used and applied with a brush to access the gaps in both sides of the curve. The drying period was a relatively long time to ensure the glue was completely dry. The three main problems that were encountered with this method is that the dried glue had some parts where it dried white as well as the whole wood was shiny.

The next problem was in the way that the wood became displaced, this was most obvious at the ends of the wood where the variations in the length of the curve left and overhang. There were also problems in the laser cutting where the wood was not cut completely to the edges and there were parts where the width was too thick.

Project development and realisation

Alexandra Reed Design and Technology Design brief Fabricate a design solution for the historical Gerringong Co-Operative in order to fulfill the current needs of the local community and boost tourism within the broader South Coast communities.

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Talia Skuse Design and Technology Design brief To design and create a contemporary coffee table book, website and social media content using YouTube and Instagram to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals during the global pandemic of 2020-21 and into the future. The support material in the form of a book with QR code links to digital media aims to provide a rarely captured personal historic record using real stories from everyday people living through these extraordinary times.

Emma Stephens Design and Technology Design brief To design and create an environmentally friendly, space saving piece of furniture, which accommodates for a multitude of different living and/or work spaces. The design is to be easily packed away as a flat pack design, from an aesthetically pleasing table, to save space when it is not in use. Due to the decrease in the average home size, and the increase in the number of people living in these small spaces, it is imperative to create something which incorporates both a space saving component as well as a modernized aspect of design, being innovative through essential times of need.

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Alma Tamerji Design and Technology Design brief To create a sensory playground model and design a graphic landscape presenting the exterior of Lucas Gardens School.

The centre provides care and support for young children with autism to help them become more independent and confident in their own abilities.

Alana Tamerji Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is a textile arts piece placing high emphasis on creativity and innovation, enabling the inspiration sources to be communicated through the design. Inspired by contemporary designer Zuhair Murad, my piece consists of a three-dimensional, geometric patchwork enhanced by the luxurious beading and machine embroidered triangular designs.

The Middle Eastern diversity is reflected in my piece through the purposely used satin fabrics to create delicate drapes, muted grey colour tones and detailed embellishment. Paired with a traditional kaftan and a triangular shaped belt, this piece mimics the ubiquity of capes during the 1940s, whilst maintaining a more cultural and contemporary feel.

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Myeisha Taylor Design and Technology Design brief To design a water-front pier pavilion located at the southern edge of Waterman’s Cove. Communicated through design software and an architectural model that reflects the sites rich and layered heritage, connecting culture with community through storytelling of the site.

The Pavilion must become an engaging and comfortable place that provides amenities and enjoyment by the public which aims to deliver community benefit through providing an open space for leisure, events and activities.

Paris Tomaras RESEARCH DESIGNER - MARYSE DUGOIS:

Design and Technology

Design Style: Maryse Dugois is a French paper artist, she has a personalised approach to tissue paper, where she creates tissue paper sculptures and decorations for events and luxury windows. 1 Dugois has collaborations with large luxury houses such as, Guerlain Paris, Christian Dior, Chanel, Bourjois Paris, Mellerio dits Meller and Huawei. Dugois has also mentioned that “each new project, each collaboration is a source of discovery and innovation”.

Inspiration: Maryse Dugois’ design style is inspired by nature as quoted from her website, “I take inspiration from nature to recreate the emotion that emerges from it, declining my creations in a poetic and dreaming universe.”1 Methods & Techniques: Maryse Dugois’ design style includes using various methods and techniques such as, pleating to create a full and intricate design. She has also used paper mache, adding a more structural element to her designs. Dugois mainly uses one simple or bold colour, which simplifies her designs in order to draw the attention of the paper itself. She has also stated that she is “Always in search of new forms, new material effects, I shape the tissue paper by hand, to bring this material to life, in refined creations that enhance lightness, transparency and complicity with light.”1 Hence Dugois wants to create light and delicate bodies of work, she is “continuously imagining new shapes, new material effects to sublimate lightness, transparency and complicity with light.”1 In imagining new shapes she uses many lines and patterns and hence creates rhythm and direction, this then further creates intricate and delicate designs.

Relevant to MDP: By researching the design style of Maryse Dugois I am able to learn of her sources of inspiration, methods and techniques in the making of her sculptures and body of artworks. This then leads me to a starting point for my installation as I can now draw on her for inspiration. By researching her sources of inspiration that being, tissue paper, colour, nature and sculptures, which is what I’d like to incorporate into the design of my design installation. In researching and learning about Dugois’ unique and intricate methods and techniques in the making of her sculptures such as pleating and paper mache, this is something that I would like to include in the making of my design installation.

Existing Sculpture - Image Analysis 1:

This flower sculpture is called Fleur de lys (Lily flower) Aesthetic: The material used in this sculpture is tissue paper, this creates a very lightweight and free flowing design, hence making it look very delicate. The sole colour used throughout this sculpture is white, which creates a very clean and modern look. By using one colour it simplifies the intricate and busy detail of the paper. The small delicate golden bits of colour in the centre of the flower create an intricate design and draw the audience’s eye to the centre. These golden bits of ‘pollen’ are suspended from the centre going in different directions, creating movement and a unique sculptural design. The lines on this sculpture are from the various pleating used, guiding the audience away from the centre, creating movement. The pleating also creates very thin lines creating an intricate and delicate design, complimenting the tissue paper. The shape of this sculpture is of a lily flower, and so the shape of each petal varies hence creating a more dramatic design. The sharp edges also make the flower more modern. Having the various cut outs and raw edges makes the flower look more elegant and delicate.

Function: This sculpture fulfills its purpose as a sculpture, as it is a piece of art, can hang alone and it can transform a space. The tissue paper material is lightweight and hence it is easy to hang and is not a hazard. The white colour allows the sculpture to fit and be a part of any setting and easily match with various aesthetics, hence is a very practical sculpture.

Quality & Life Cycle Analysis: The sculpture is made from tissue paper material, this is not a strong material as it can tear easily and support no weight, so it wouldn’t be all that durable, but as it is just in one position and not being physically handled the material chosen is acceptable. However, this sculpture is made from a world famous paper artist who specialises in paper sculptures and so the quality of this sculpture would be very high. As this is a sculpture and generally they change often, so by using paper and environmentally friendly materials this sculpture will not have a negative impact on the environment.

Relevant to MDP: By researching an existing design of Maryse Dugois I am able to learn the aesthetic qualities that she uses such as; lines, shapes and colour to create a focal point, movement and direction. All these features guide the audience’s eye around the sculpture so it can be fully showcased. All of these features and techniques are something that I would like to include in my design installation. She has also inspired me to use materials that are environmentally friendly and can be temporary as my installation is not a permanent fixture. She also inspired me to use something that is lightweight as it will be easier to hang and showcase.

Existing Sculpture - Image Analysis 2: This sculpture is called Coraux (Corals)

Aesthetics: The material used in this sculpture is tissue paper, creating a very light weight and delicate design. By solely using white as the colour, it simplifies the dramatic and complex design, yet it is also very modern. The various holes allow light to travel through and make the sculpture look extremely lightweight, as a result creating a very intricate and delicate design.

The lines are prominent in the ‘branches’ of the coral, they are structured which contrast against the soft delicate or ‘fluffy’ ‘foliage’ creating a unique design. These ‘branches’ also guide the audience’s eye around the sculpture to create a unique effect. The general shape of this sculpture is very soft and cushiony creating a cloud like design, this shape contrasts

Design brief To design and create a design installation, ‘Paper’s Imperfections’ that is displayed in a unique and empty public space in the city of Sydney, Central Park Mall’s centre void. This installation will need to be designed to be viewed from all heights and angles of the shopping mall’s void. The installation will need to be engaging and thought provoking for its audience as well as creating a sense of community.

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Bianca Walton Design and Technology Design brief To design and develop an Ebook and promotional material to educate Australians aged 25-35 about the environmental and social impacts of food sustainability through minimising their food wastage including the use of imperfect produce.

Summer Wanless Textiles and Design Design inspiration My Major Textiles Project is a costume for an evening gala. It incorporates areas of inspiration from Indian culture, 1940s couture fashion, and contemporary designs by Australian designers Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest from ‘Aje.’ The outfit consists of a two-piece design, inspired by the traditional Indian sari, with the decoration of beads promoting elegancy through culture. The structural lines and shapes create a sense of symmetry, emphasising the triangle cut out of gold tulle covered in embroidery and beading. The sharp ‘v’ shapes are very flattering to the figure, while the slinky dress drapes around the body in a contemporary style. This creates a balance of structure and femininity in the design. The top has beading of gold pearls spreading down the front of the chest in a gradient direction, starting at the shoulders and finishing on the sides of the body. The embroidery feature is done with inspiration from radial henna designs in India, which is also embellished with small gold beads. The unusual strap arrangements are a statement piece in this design in a way that the combination of various sized beads are used to emphasise the backless piece in an elegant and couture way.

VISUAL ARTS

Acknowledgements PLC Sydney would like to acknowledge the dedication, support, care and professionalism of our TAS teaching staff at The Croydon in 2021. Thank you to our Head of Technolocial & Applied Studies and Design and Technology teacher, Ms Jo Herrmann, Design and Technology teachers, Ms Nadine Emans and Mrs Cathy Wedd. Thank you to Miss Amy Hur for her professionalism in performing the role of Art & Design Captain in 2021.

The quality of the HSC works exhibitions would not be possible without our wonderful support staff at The Croydon. Thank you to Mr Andrew Paxton, Adelaide Perry Gallery Manager and Senior Technical Assistant for his skill and patience in preparing works for exhibition and installation as well as the support of Mrs Karmen Martin, Administration and Mrs Nicole Rader, Art and Design Assistant.

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