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 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
2008 ARTEXPRESS Gallery guide
Purchase
ARTEXPRESS products at BOS Shop Online
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.
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
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
Website exhibition showcases from some past years:
Enquiries: (02) 9367 8309
View and order DesignTECH catalogues at Shop Online
2008 DesignTECH Guide.
DesignTECH Seminar Booklet.
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.
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.
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.
View and order ENCORE music CDs at Shop Online.
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.
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
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
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.