The Faculty of Creative Arts celebrated its annual Awards Night on 15 May to recognise the outstanding achievements of students in 2011.

Over 130 guests attended the evening which was held in the Faculty of Creative Arts’ new performance facility Backstage Hope.

Photographs by Luke Murray. Awards recipients can request a copy of their photographs by emailing Laura Potter at lpotter@uow.edu.au.

Forty-four Dean’s Merit List and nine Industry Award recipients were recognised during the evening, which also showcased the talents of Performance, Sound and Digital Media students in a series of performances and exhibited screen works.

Performances included:

• Tranquil Air
Michael Cooper, composition for saxophone

• Cover of Laura Marling's Rambling Man
Rose Maher on vocals, accompanied by Solomon Thomas on guitar

• Figgy
Jessica Corcoran on vocals, accompanied by Sean Crombie on piano

3 Minute Thesis Competition - Faculty Heat

Janne Lindrum (Doctor of Creative Arts, Creative Writing) was announced the winner of the Faculty Heat of the 3 Minute Thesis Competition after presenting a compelling oration on her thesis The Uncrowned King.

The judging panel comprised of Professor Amanda Lawson, Associate Professor Brogan Bunt and Associate Professor David Vance.

Janne will receive a prize of $300 for her wining presentation.

Congratulations also goes to runner-up Angela Williams for her presentation We are players in the narrative identity system. Angela will receive a prize of $150.  

All ten Faculty winners from across UOW will now present at the UOW final of the Three Minute Thesis Competition which is being held on 27 June 2012.

Special Thanks

Special thanks goes to guest presenter Mrs Annette Wellings and all awards donors and presenters as well as:

Professor Brogan Bunt, Alistair Davies, Kathryn Hamilton, Aaron Hull, Professor Amanda Lawson, Laura Potter, Sarah Miller, Terumi Narushima, Professor David Vance, student performers and helpers and FCA staff.