Arts & Creative Media

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IR (infrared photography) changes the way we view the world. A series of images shot of water and plants. This is exploratory work for an exhibition at the end of the year.

LAUNCHING TODAY 5PM: Big Stories, Small Towns is an internationally acclaimed evolving documentary project that tells local stories with global impact. This exhibition in the eMerge gallery until 2 October unpacks stories from one town into the gallery space. Featuring a range of video, photos and artworks created by Martin Potter (JCU) and Nadira Ilana with the villages of Bongkud-Namaus in Sabah, Malaysia, the work offers an insight into the living culture of the Dusun indigenous minority.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Jason DeCaires Taylor speak while he visits to scope out the possibility for a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Underwater Art Museum including intertidal art installations with students being elligible for discounted $40 tickets to this Townsville Bulletin Business Breakfast.

Jason DeCaires Taylor has been a key figure in pushing Land Art into a marine environment and over ten years later now has over 850 life-size public works installed underwater around the world and will be making a presentation about his work which will be followed by a panel discussion.

Townsville Tickets: Townsville Bulletin Business Breakfast Series featuring Jason deCaires Taylor Meet the man whose work could transform Townsville North Queensland’s tourism landscape with his underwater sculptures. Acclaimed international artist Jason deCaires Taylor will visit North Queensland from 9 to 18 July to scope out the possibility for a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Underwater Art…

Mumme's the word!

Check out Huxley Press's coverage of our student-curated Paul Mumme exhibition "Exercises in Futility" open now at Emerge Gallery in Townsville.

Mumme’s the word at JCU – Huxley Press James Cook University’s final-year New Media Arts students have been given a taste of creative life after graduation, with a student-curated exhibition opening in Creative Arts & Media’s eMerge Gallery last Thursday.

Come join us in Townsville for from 11:30am - 2pm Wednesday the 19th of April for the launch of "Exercises in Futility" a new solo retrospective exhibition by Paul Mumme curated by third year Creative Arts & Media students.

To celebrate the opening, there will be live music and a barbecue on offer while the students fund raise for their own Graduate Exhibition show at the end of the year.

REMINDER! The first Groovin The Moo Community Art Workshop starts THIS weekend on Saturday! Umbrella will be partnering with Groovin The Moo Townsville to create a large artwork that will be displayed at the festival on the 30 April 2017. Participants will help to create a GIANT caterpillar with the help of arts facilitator Lynn Scott-Cumming. As a participant, yo could be in with a chance of receiving a FREE TICKET!

See all the workshop dates on our website: http://umbrella.org.au/events/

Get your popcorn ready, everyone!

Townsville Artists... we've got plenty of them!

Check out this video series featuring NINE local artists - many of them JCU graduates, and/or current and previous teachers.

This series was created to showcase the diversity of creative-making in Townsville.

Thank you RADF for funding, JCU graduate Mia Peronis, and JCU teacher, Alexandra Sea, to make these videos.

And big thanks to JCU Arts & Creative Media staff for supporting our application, particularly, Prof. Ryan Daniel.

Click the link to view these nine short videos.

https://tsvartists.wordpress.com/

Townsville Artists stories about practice, process and concept

Star 1063's Casting Call (2) Lights, Camera, ACTION!!! We want YOU to make an ad for Townsville’s Star 1063!!! If you’ve got a smart phone and kinda fancy yourself as the next Steven Spielberg, we’ll give you the chance to WIN $1000!!! All you have to do is download the media kit, use our key words and lo

Dancenorth is seeking the help of our supportive and valued followers to aid in the development of their current work Attractor.

People of all ages and abilities in the community can volunteer to work with co-directors/ choreographers Lucy Guerin and Gideon Obarzanek, and the Dancenorth dancers to help realise the audience involvement component of this main stage production. There are no prior skills required, but they are looking for people from all demographics and walks of life with a willingness and excitement to explore.

Please visit the site (http://www.dancenorth.com.au/currentworks/) or contact [email protected] for more details.

Current Works

A member of the townsville community is seeking help piecing together the final work on an audio visual component for a play and is seeking a student to help (Premiere Pro or your own preferred software). All video/audio/animations prepared just needs to be compiled. Urgent deadline of prior to October 29th. Contact Nidhi on 0401389741 to find out more if you're interested.

Position Available

MAK Advertising TSV/CNS is looking for a JCU graduate with mid-weight graphic design skills, plus a keen interest in learning television editing and motion graphics on the job. The position is also advertised on other job networks. Please apply to [email protected]

Today our third year Creative Media students are out at Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville to see East Coast Encounters and discuss what can be learned from the exhibition and staging in the lead up to the installation of Momentum - JCU Graduate Exhibition 2016.

TREND SCOUTING: the undercurrents disrupting the cultural sector What are the creative trends that every creative entrepreneur in Townsville should be thinking about? What impact will these trends have on the cultural and creative industries? Who are the innovators operating ahead of the curve and how are they changing the landscape? What is the role of the indiv...

Are you checking out Luxlumin in Townsville this long weekend?

The projection festival will be turning the CBD into an outdoor gallery as the streets and buildings are transformed.

You'll also be able to spot a lot of current James Cook University students, alumni, and staff who'll have their arts practice on display!

AIPP is holding a special session on Printing and Pictorial Design with Les Walkling on October the 9th at Emerge Gallery on the Townsville Campus. They're extending a special discount for JCU students for only $40 and is one not to be missed. Register ASAP to secure your place.

OCTOBER 9TH 2016
9.30AM START - FINISH 5PM

MEMBER $110 | AIPP STUDENT $85 | JCU STUDENT $40 | NON-MEMBER $190 | MORNING TEA & LUNCH PROVIDED

AIPP :: NQLD - PRINTING AND PICTORIAL DESIGN WITH LES WALKLING NQLD - PRINTING AND PICTORIAL DESIGN WITH LES WALKLING

The Great Barrier Reef Film Festival is quickly approaching. You can find the schedule here: http://whatsonmagneticisland.com.au/

Whats On Magnetic Island Whats On Magnetic Island is your best source for finding a local island festival or event, or for activities, tours, gig guides, fishing, boating, bushwalking and lots more! There's also handy travel information about Magnetic Island in tropical North Queensland. Check out the daily (or annual) cale...

The next Magnetic Island Instameet is almost here and a great opportunity to explore Maggie and snap some interesting photos. If you're interested in registering or finding out more go to: http://www.site.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/campaigns/instameet/

Are you a student in the field of Creative Media, Law, Journalism, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Zoology or Vet Science and are interested in PAID student ambassador work for an upcoming Townsville event on Thursday, 4 August? Then email [email protected] with your resume and a short paragraph about why you want to be an ambassador.

We are looking for enthusiastic students to represent JCU and speak to high school students from years 10 to 12.

Removing the Boundaries is a series of evening events hosted by the newly established JCU North Queensland Regional Creativity and Innovation research cluster. All are welcome.

https://espaces.edu.au/nqrci/events

Events — NQ Regional Creativity and Innovation Home/Events Events Upcoming and recent events associated with the NQ Regional Creativity and Innovation project. Removing the Boundaries is a series of evening events hosted by the newly established JCU North Queensland Regional Creativity and Innovation research cluster designed to bring together c...

TBD Communication Design is on the hunt for an eager mid-weight web developer to join their fast paced studio. The position is a 3 month contract with the goal of offering a full-time role upon completion. Please see the link below for further details.

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UniExperience is well underway this week with lots of amazing upcoming sound, design and photography students visiting Creative Media - here's some of the works they wanted to share with you all.

Vetta Productions is seeking candidates for a great Graphic Design job in Townsville: https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/153845271

Mid-weight Graphic Designer Our creative agency is growing and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our team.   We are seeking a Mid-weight Graphic Designer to produce high quality digital and printed design work for a wide variety of local, national and international clients. Working in collaboration with the...

You are invited to the official opening of Ad Wer: Story of the Stars from Eastern Torres Strait - an exhibition by Tommy Pau toured by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts on behalf of JCU Library and Information Services.

The exhibition will be officially opened by Professor Martin Nakata, PVC (Indigenous Education and Strategy), Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre, James Cook University.

The Eddie Koiki Mabo Library Art Exhibition is held on the anniversary of the naming of the University Library on the Townsville Campus after Eddie Koiki Mabo (b. June 29, 1936 - d. January 21, 1992) - a Torres Strait Islander activist, and former JCU staff member and student.

It opens 4pm on Friday 20 May 2016 at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library (Building 18, James Cook University Townsville Campus).

To register and find out more: http://jcu.au.libcal.com/event/2575038

On April 28th Creative Media staff were joined by some great year 10 students who had fun framing their world.

Are you passionate about sports photography? Now is your chance to get your work published by a national sporting body.

The Northern Fury FC are looking for a Journalism or Photography student who is skilled at sports photography to attend weekly Northern Fury FC games. You'll have access to the field and potential post-match access to players and coaches.

In return we're looking for a minimum of 5 photographs (to be provided on game day) to be used for media and marketing purposes for the team as well as the National Premier League.

Based in Townsville, games take place weekly with their first match this Saturday 16th of April. Post-match food is provided, and transport to and from the match is offered where suitable.

Please send all expressions of interest, along with three photos from your portfolio to Ben Moon at [email protected]

Check out 2015 NM2220 Creative Concepts of Lighting
- Fashion and Portrait -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khjy2PpbWtw&feature=youtu.be

NM2220 Fashion/Portrait 2015