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Exhibitions & Events

All Board of Studies Exhibition showcases and ARTEXPRESS

These exhibitions are presented jointly by the Board of Studies NSW and the Department of Education and Training.

ARTEXPRESS

ARTEXPRESS is an annual exhibition of artworks created by students from government and non-government schools for the Higher School Certificate Examination in Visual Arts. The works demonstrate exceptional quality across a broad range of subject matter, approaches, styles and media including painting, photography, drawing, graphics, sculpture, wearables, ceramics, design, film and video, computer generated works and collection of works.

ARTEXPRESS website

ArtExpress

ARTEXPRESS gallery guides

ARTEXPRESS Gallery guides are available on the ARTEXPRESS website.

The guides include space for student notes.

ARTEXPRESS 2009 Exhibition Dates

Regional Tour dates and venues

Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery
28 September–15 November 2009

ARTEXPRESS 2010 Exhibition Dates

Metropolitan dates and venues

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, Gymea
5 February–21 March 2010
Art Gallery of NSW
18 February–19 May 2010
The Rocks
1 February–28 March 2010
Sydney Olympic Park Authority
2 March–25 April 2010

Regional Tour dates and venues

Albury Regional Art Gallery
12 March - 2 May 2010
Wollongong City Gallery
1 May–30 May 2010
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
15 May–1 August 2010
Tamworth Regional Gallery
29 April - 31 May 2010
Griffith Regional Art Gallery
5 August - 5 September 2010
Taree/Manning Regional Art Gallery
15 October - 28 November 2010

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2008 ARTEXPRESS Gallery guide

shop online logo Purchase ARTEXPRESS products at BOS Shop Online


2007 ARTEXPRESS Catalogue on CD-ROM. More information at the Board of Studies ARTEXPRESS website



Callback

Callback is the showcase of exemplary performances and compositions by Higher School Centre students of Dance. Performances of Callback have provided valuable demonstrations of HSC standards to students and teachers of Dance since 1993. This is a great opportunity for students who are currently studying HSC Dance and for students contemplating undertaking this course of study to see some outstanding performances.
General (non-booking) enquiries: (02) 4224 9231

Nomination information

Nomination information to schools: Sent week beginning 28 September 2009

Closing date for submissions: Friday 20 November 2009

What you will need to send:

  • a completed nomination form
  • a playable DVD recording of each nominated performance, labelled with school name, student number and performance title
  • a separate recording for each nomination if more than one piece of a student’s work is nominated
  • a separate DVD for each nominated student’s work.

Hints for filming

Send completed forms and DVDS to:
Ms Sue Rix
Dance Coordinator
The Arts Unit
Department of Education and Training
Locked Bag 3003
Summer Hill NSW 2130

Final selection: Selected students will be advised mid December 2009

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DesignTECH

DesignTECH is an exhibition of outstanding Major Design projects from Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students.

2010 Dates

Powerhouse Museum
Opens 26 December 2009
Closes 18 April 2010

Nomination information

Nomination information: Students will be advised by phone from Friday 13 November 2009

Schools will be informed in writing of nominations at the same time

Closing date for submissions: Thursday 19 November

What you will need to send:

  • 5 digital images which may also be used for promotional purposes
  • a nomination form.

Send copies of multimedia or website projects via Express Post to:
Maureen Stevens
Events Coordinator
Office of the Board of Studies NSW
GPO Box 5300
Sydney NSW 2001

Final selection: Selected students will be notified on Tuesday 24 November 2009

DesignTECH Seminar Dates 2010

Year 12 Monday 1 March to Friday 5 March 2010
Year 11 Monday 8 March to Friday 12 March 2010

Booking forms available to download 16 November 2009

DesignTECH



Website exhibition showcases from some past years:

Enquiries: (02) 9367 8309

Shop Online View and order DesignTECH catalogues at Shop Online

designtech guide

2008 DesignTECH Guide.



Design Tech image

DesignTECH Seminar Booklet.



Powerhouse Museum



ENCORE

ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the Higher School Certificate Music examinations. It is held annually at the Sydney Opera House.

ENCORE Website

Nomination information

Nomination information to schools: Week beginning 28 September 2009

Closing date for submissions: Friday 20 November 2009

What you will need to send:

  • a completed nomination form
  • a playable DVD recording of the complete performance program, excluding musicology viva voces. Label each DVD with the student and school name
  • one recording for each nominated student.

Ensure that a copy is retained for your records as recordings will not be returned.

Hints for filming

Send completed form and DVD to:
Maureen Stevens
Events Coordinator
Office of the Board of Studies NSW
GPO Box 5300
Sydney NSW 2001

Final selection: Students selected for ENCORE will be advised mid December 2009

ENCORE 2009 – 2010 CONCERT DATES

29 March 2010
Matinee: 1:30pm
Evening: 7:00pm

Tickets on sale
Please note that ENCORE ticket sales will now open in February rather than November/December. This will help schools to make more accurate bookings, closer to the event.

Please note: The Sydney Opera House requires all items larger than the dimensions of a standard A4 piece of paper to be cloaked. As the cloakrooms have limited space, the venue requests that teachers and students do not bring large bags/backpacks with them to performances.

If cloaking facilities are required please allow ample time prior to, and after, the performance for cloaking and collection of students' bags. This will ensure that the program commences and finishes on schedule.

While cloakrooms are staffed at all times, the Sydney Opera House is not responsible for lost or stolen goods.

General (non-booking) enquiries: (02) 9367 8309.

Shop OnlineView and order ENCORE music CDs at Shop Online.

 

Encore


Encore 2009



OnSTAGE

OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of outstanding individual and group performances by Higher School Certificate Drama students.

Nomination information

Nomination information to schools: Sent by express post 16 September 2009

Closing date for submissions: Wednesday 30 September 2009

What you will need to send:

  • a completed nomination form
  • a playable DVD recording of each group or individual nominated performance labelled with school name and performance title
  • one typed copy of each script, group or individual
  • each item on a separate media if your school has more than one performance nominated.

Ensure that a copy is retained for your records as recordings will not be returned.

Hints for filming

Send completed forms, scripts and DVDs to:
Maureen Stevens
Events Coordinator
Office of the Board of Studies NSW
GPO Box 5300
Sydney NSW 2001

Final selection: Students selected for OnSTAGE, for exhibition, or for Writers OnSTAGE or OnSCREEN will be advised at the conclusion of all HSC written examinations in November.

Please note:
Selected students may be asked to modify their performance to meet requirements related to the thrust stage in the York Theatre, Seymour Theatre Centre or suitability for a public audience.
Selecting works for HSC showcase events
Although there are no copyright restrictions on drama performances developed for an examination, it is important to note that if a work is to be performed outside the school at a public venue, copyright restrictions apply. These restrictions may affect whether a performance can be included in OnSTAGE.

OnSTAGE 2010 dates

6 February–12 February

Writers OnSTAGE OnSCREEN

10 February–12 February

View a showcase of:

Booking forms available to download 16 November 2009

General (non-booking) enquiries: (02) 9367 8309

OnStage


onstage 2008



Texstyle

Texstyle is an exhibition of HSC textile and design major projects.

Texstyle 2010 Exhibition Dates

NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre
37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
Monday 30 November to Sunday 6 December 2009

For more information go to www.teansw.com.au or email tea@teansw.com.au

Texstyle


Hints for filming your performance (ENCORE, OnSTAGE, Callback)

  • Use a fixed (still standing) camera and capture the entire performance in its space.
  • The recording does not need to be professionally produced but the sound and image should be clear enough for the selection panel to judge the performance.
  • The recording should be submitted on a playable DVD.
  • Please contact the Events Coordinator at the Board of Studies on 9367 8309 if you are unable to record to DVD.

If you already have a suitable DVD of your nominated performance/s you don’t need to film a new version for the nomination process.

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