Congratulations to all 2019 Queensland College of Art (QCA) graduates.
During the QCA graduate exhibitions throughout October and November, our graduating students showcased work from the disciplines of fine art, photography, design and digital media, creative and interactive media, and contemporary Australian Indigenous art.
Many of the works exhibited were available for sale, kick-starting emerging artists on their way to professional careers in the many diverse and exciting art forms mastered during their time at QCA.
These exhibitions celebrated the remarkable achievements of students during their studies, and recognised notable outstanding students through awards across each of the creative disciplines.
FINE ART
Iain Turnbull Memorial Award presented to the fine art student at QCA judged to have displayed the most outstanding progress and potential for future development in printmaking. Award presented by Iain Turnbull’s family member, Professor Mathew Turnbull.
Recipient: Ana Paula Estrada
Bonnie English Memorial Award presented to the fine art student with the highest academic achievement in 3rd year Art Theory courses. Award presented by Bonnie’s daughters, Kate English and Sarah Hartleys.
Recipient: Clare O’Callaghan
Art in Bark Bursary supporting a student beginning their Fine Art studies at QCA with a high aptitude for art, aspiring to make a career in Fine Art, and who is coming to study at QCA from a regional or remote area of Queensland. Award presented by Ros Leisemann from Art in Bark.
Recipient: Amanda Bennetts
Billie Hall Bursary awarded to the QCA student studying full time in the Bachelor of Fine Art who received the highest GPA in their first year of study. Award presented by Courtney Colless, President Quota International BNE
Recipient: Matthew Hurdle
Ana Paula Estrada – Recipient of the Iain Turnbull Memorial Award, presented to the fine art student at QCA judged to have displayed the most outstanding progress and potential for future development in printmaking. Award presented by Iain Turnbull’s family member, Professor Mathew Turnbull with QCA Director Professor Derrick Cherrie.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Sunstudios Award presented to the photography student whose work best demonstrates, technical excellence and conceptual depth within Creative Advertising. Award presented by Scott Osbourne from Sunstudios.
Recipient: Rose Hocking
CR Kennedy Award for excellence in Photographic Documentary Practice in still and moving image. Award presented by Mark Schleichetr from CR Kennedy.
Recipient: Celina Rigby
CR Kennedy Award for excellence in Photographic Art Practice in still and moving image. Award presented by Mark Schleichetr from CR Kennedy.
Recipient: Leisa Turner
Anna Smith Prize for innovation and excellence in portraiture. Award presented by Courtney Colless, President Quota International BNE.
Recipient: Jialing Lu
Celina Rigby – Recipient of the CR Kennedy Award for excellence in Photographic Documentary Practice in still and moving image. Award presented by Mark Schleichetr from CR Kennedy.
DESIGN
Liveworm Award for excellence in the Design studio environment. Award presented by Liveworm South Bank Creative Director David Sargent.
Recipient: Georgia Dawson
Graphic and Communication Design — Best in show
Recipient: Alan Hossinger
Interior Design and Environments — Best in show
Recipient: Marlene Morales
3D and Product Design — Best in show
Recipient: Paolo Torres
Visualisation and Immersive Design — Best in show
Recipients: Gabrielle Cameron and Abbey Shephardson
Paulo Torres — 3D and Product Design ‘Best in show’, QCA South Bank
QCA Gold Coast
Liveworm Award for excellence in the Design studio environment
Recipient: Jeffrey Strachan
Digital Media — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Lucy Hall
Digital Media —Best in show
Recipient: Gabrielle Stanley
Graphic and Communication Design — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Zoe Murray
Graphic and Communication Design —Best in show sponsored by Richard Blundell
Recipient: Jeffrey Strachan
Interior Design and Environments — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Samantha Lee Alsford
Interior Design and Environments —Best in show
Recipient: Bronte Simpson
3D and Product Design — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Renee Alcala
3D and Product Design —Best in show
Recipient: Renee Alcala
Visualisation and Immersive Design — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Jacqueline Louise Bennett
Visualisation and Immersive Design —Best in show
Recipient: Jacqueline Louise Bennett
Industrial Design — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Glenn Pritchard
Industrial Design —Best in show
Recipients: Glenn Pritchard and Ashley Llambias
Creative and Interactive Media — Academic Achievement
Recipient: Jayden Allen
Creative and Interactive Media —Best in show
Recipient: Jayden Allen
QCA Gold Coast Student Ambassador Award
Recipients: Tin Fung and Bren Domingo
Jeffrey Strachan – Recipient of the Liveworm Award (QCA Gold Coast) for excellence in the Design studio environment.
