News: Faculty of Creative Arts @ UOW

'Dr Egg & The Man With No Ear' in Chicago, Catherine Farger

Tanya Barton-Saad — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

Dr Egg and The Man With No Ear, a theatrical work written by Faculty of Creative Arts doctoral candidate, Catherine Fargher, is now front page news in Chicago, Illinois! Read more...

Premier of Triple Concerto by Associate Professor Stephen Ingham

Tanya Barton-Saad — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

The premier of Associate Professor Read more...

1/4 Inch - Presented by Aaron Hull

Laura Potter — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:34:00 UTC +1000

To celebrate the launch of two very special CD's by bands A Slow Rip and The Dead Sea, 1/4_inch will be hosting one of the biggest events it has planned all year. Read more...

2008 Yang Sheng-An Memorial Art Prize - Winner Jayne Fischer

Laura Potter — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:10:00 UTC +1000

Winner - Yang Sheng-An
Memorial Art Prize Read more...

Jeff Stein and Paul Gazzola- Artists in Residence

Laura Potter — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:19:00 UTC +1000

The Australian performance makers, Jeff Stein and Paul Gazzola, share an expansive history of practice throughout Australia andinternationally in the production of site-specific and theatre based works. They are currently working on a new collaborative project "Overlay" that investig... Read more...

A concert of contemporary music by two leading pianists, Amy Williams & Amy Briggs Dissanayake

Laura Potter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

As part of an ongoing Artist in Residence program, the Faculty of Creative Arts is delighted to welcome two distinguished pianists from the USA. The two bring their international expertise to the School of Music and Drama and will be sharing their knowledge and experience with students and st... Read more...

Richard Hook launches new website

Laura Potter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:57:00 UTC +1000

Artist and lecturer in Visual Arts, Richard Hook has recently launched a new website showcasing his work. Read more...

Van Badham announced as major Australian screenwriting talent

Laura Potter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:44:00 UTC +1000

The University of Wollongong has a talented new screenwriter in its ranks judging by the results of an Australian-wide competition. Read more...

Citation awarded to Prof. Stephen Tanner & Marcus O'Donnell

Tanya Barton-Saad — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (formerly the Carrick Institute) announced its 2008 list of citations for outstanding contributions to student learning this week and the Faculty of Creative Arts is proud to congratulate Professor Stephen Tanner and Marcus O’... Read more...

Graphic Design students helping local youth

Tanya Barton-Saad — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

3^rd year Faculty of Creative Arts Graphic Design student, Kylie Morrow, is lending a hand to Year 11 students from Warrawong High School who will be visiting the University of Wollongong on the 30th June, 2008 to take part in a special half day Graphic Design Workshop ... Read more...

'The Nearly Happy Family' by Catherine McKinnon

Tanya Barton-Saad — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

'My point is: who needs enemies when you have a family?' Read more...

Digital Storytelling - AOSC Community Stories

Tanya Barton-Saad — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

UOW’s Faculty of Creative Arts and the Australasian Occupational Science Centre (AOSC) have formed a unique collaboration to promote the health benefits of older people participating in community activity programs. Read more...

Creative Arts welcomes new Dean - Professor Amanda Lawson

Laura Potter — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:03:00 UTC +1000

Professor Amanda Lawson, who previously headed the School of Art & Design within the Faculty, was appointed Dean in June 2008. She brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in the creative industries and the arts. Read more...

1st yr book 'Warrior Brothers' by Keith Fennell

Tanya Barton-Saad — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

First year Creative Writing student with the Faculty of Creative Arts’ School of Journalism and Creative Writing, Keith Fennell tells of his personal experiences as an Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) soldier, in his new book. Read more...

2008 FCA Open Night

Tanya Barton-Saad — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

On 27 May 2008, the Faculty of Creative Arts held an Open Night for HSC students considering a degree in the creative industries. Read more...

'Fluid Mechanics' WCC Exhibition by Richard Hook & Jelle van den Berg

Tanya Barton-Saad — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 UTC +1000

Illawarra coastal landscape paintings by Visual Art Lecturers with the Faculty of Creative Arts, Richard Hook and Jelle van den Berg - on display at Wollongong City Gallery from 10 May to 6 July 2008. Read more...

Five new Creative Arts Prizes for the Faculty Awards Night

Brooke House — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:00:00 UTC +1000

The Faculty of Creative Arts held its inaugural Faculty Awards Night on 29 April, with a crowd of around 80 people attending the McKinnon building for the presentation of the Dean’s Merit Awards. Read more...

'Headlands II' Poetry Night

Brooke House — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:00:00 UTC +1000

Vaudeville, spoken word, true crime fiction and footy make an unholy alliance when poets converge on the Headlands Hotel for the second poetry night on Friday April 18th. Read more...

Writers Award for 'Urban Myths' by John Tranter

Brooke House — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:10:00 UTC +1000

2008 South Australian writing prizes Read more...

Faculty Research Seminar: Autumn 2008

Brooke House — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:00:00 UTC +1000

This discussion forum, with guest speakers, is open to all postgraduates and staff, who are encouraged to voice a viewpoint related to their area of research or practice. Please contact Prof Diana Wood Conroy, who will co-ordinate discussion, or Dr Penny Harris if you would like to contribute ... Read more...

Guest Lecturer: Maria Magdalena Schwaegermann

Brooke House — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:00:00 UTC +1000

When: Thursday, 6 March 2008 @ 4.30pm Read more...

Guest Lecturer: Philip Rolfe

Brooke House — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:00:00 UTC +1000

The Faculty of Creative Arts is delighted to welcome distinguished guest Philip Rolfe who will be sharing his wide-ranging experiences and national and international expertise with the FCA in early March. Philip Rolfe, Executive Producer at the Sydney Opera House will be speaking to students i... Read more...

Launch of 'The Solemn Lantern Maker' by Merlinda Bobis

Tanya Barton-Saad — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:34:00 UTC +1000

The Faculty of Creative Arts celebrates the launch of new novel, The Solemn Lantern Maker (Pier 9, Murdoch Books) by senior lecturer and award-winning writer Dr Merlinda Bobis. Read more...

'Headland: A Night of Poetry', Co-ordinated by Susan Angel

Tanya Barton-Saad — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:00:00 UTC +1000

Faculty of Creative Arts Lecturer Susan Angel, with the support of the School of Journalism and Creative Writing, and the South Coast Writers Centre will bring Illawarra residents the first in a series of Friday night cultural evenings on 9 November at the Headlands Hotel in Aust... Read more...

Wollongong Audio Walks

Michael Caruana — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:41:00 UTC +1000

Students from Writ 328 Writing for Sound Production class have produced a series of Audio Walks recorded around the Illawarra region. Some of the sites documented include the Berkley and Unanderra Hostels, the Fairy Meadow Migrant Hostel, Port Kembla Steelworks and beach, Keira Street Wollongo... Read more...