Creative Industries Careers Day

Demystify the creative industry careers available to students and spark their excitement for a career doing something they love. Over 2 hours, this ‘no-lectures-no-business-cards’ style event will see students connect with film, design, gallery, museum, music and performing arts industry professionals for great conversations and engaging activities. 

Developed by a collective of local year 10 and 12 students, the event is split into visual art, film and design in the morning (AM), music and theatre in the afternoon (PM). Students and teachers can register to attend both the AM and PM sessions if they are eager to learn about all areas of the arts. 

Who is this for: Year 10, 11 and 12 students who enjoy being creative and would like to learn more about what jobs are in the creative industries. Students who are interested (or their teacher feels they could benefit from) understanding the range of jobs available in the arts. 

What to expect: Upon arrival, students will receive a booklet which includes an outline of the session. Following a quick welcome activity to get brains and bodies active, students will participate in question-and-answer sessions with industry professionals who will share their ‘a day in the life’ stories, the steps they took to get to where they are (hint: often these stories are non-linear), and their advice for students interested in a career in the creative industries. 

Hands-on workshops will provide students with time and space to get to know different industry professionals and have their questions answered, all while engaging in all sorts of making and movement activities.

This will be a two-hour careers event as you’ve never experienced before. Jam-packed with hands-on activities, lively discussions and a whole lot of arts. 

Visual Art, Design and Film Guest Speakers:

Andrew Duong - Artist and Arts Worker

Andrew Duong is a Melbourne-based artist and cofounder of Connection Arts Space (a community-driven arts space in Dandenong). He is currently the Curatorial Program Officer at Maroondah City Council and a resident artist at Garage 35 Art Studio. His art practice is driven by his perspective as a second-generation Cambodian. This work pays homage to the family through past stories and their connection to current political issues. Through a process of piecing together historical footage, mass media, photography, family anecdotes, and text, Andrew attempts to translate and connect these pieces to create paintings. Andrew is excited by opportunities where art and community can intersect in ways that are accessible and driven by the community.  

Workshop: Understand more about a career in Visual Arts through a hands-on workshop and game experience. Guided by Andrew, students will participate in a version of the game Superhero, but with a visual art twist.  

Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore - Music Video and Film Maker

Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore is a multidisciplinary creative artist working in film, photography and dance. Known for her diverse range of skills in film production from direction, editing, producing, cinematography, as well as choreography, costume, art direction and set design. Claudia's fascination with storytelling and cultural exchange stems from her experiences in growing up surrounded by the vibrant and diverse arts community of Melbourne.  

ARIA award winning photographer and three-time ARIA award nominee for best music video of the year. Winner of Triple J must video clip of the year with Mo’Ju “Native Tongue” video. Her repertoire continues to grow, with Australian artists requesting her talents to create film content and story. Her folio includes collaborate with many artsits including Hiatus Kaiyote, Missy Higgins, Kaiit, Courtney Barnett, Holy Holy & Emily Wurramara to name a few.  

Workshop: Claudia will share her experiences as a music video film maker through a guided conversation with students.

Penny Teale - Curator

Penny Teale is the Curator at Bunjil Place Gallery. With over twenty years industry experience, Penny has written on and curated over fifty exhibitions encompassing contemporary sculptural practice and place. Her most recent collaborations include Woven Together: Contemporary Tapestries from the Australian Tapestry Workshop (2023); John Young, Diaspora, Psyche (2021); Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, Home/Land: Project another Country (2019) and Vera Möller: A Thousand Tides (2018). In 2016, through Asialink Arts she curated ColourShift: Ross Manning+Kit Webster, Seoul. She was formerly Senior Curator, McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery (2003-2017), and NETS Victoria board member (2013 – 2021). In 2011, she toured sculpture parks and regional museums in the UK, Europe, and USA on a Gordon Darling Travelling Grant.

Kelwin Wong - Architect & Graphic Designer

Kelwin is multidisciplinary creative designer with work spanning across graphic design, architecture, motion graphics and environmental signage. Formally trained and registered as an Architect, I have a passion for problem-solving, and found my calling in the realms of architecture and graphic design. Drawing from an innate love for visual expression and a penchant for creative thinking, I embarked on a journey to merge artistry with functionality. Whether crafting intricate architectural designs or transforming data into compelling infographics, I thrive on the dynamic interplay between form and function. Guided by a commitment to innovation and a fascination with strong geometric shapes, my work serves as a testament to the transformative power of design in shaping environments and enriching experiences.

Workshop: I need some space: In this workshop, we do a concise deep dive into spatial considerations when designing an exhibition space for an artist gallery. We will look into how we may manipulate space to create moments of reveal, reflection, movement and drama, to provide world-building in the display of artistic work.

Isabella Webb – Spatial Designer

Isabella Webb is a Spatial Designer, PhD Candidate, and Research Assistant within the Monash University XYX Lab. Her PhD addresses women's unequal access to mobility choices and public spaces, engaging with communities to understand women's mobility challenges and opportunities amidst Victorian urban growth. She has worked on various research projects, presentations, exhibitions, and bespoke workshops within the XYX Lab. Her recent contributions include the exhibition design of the multi-award-winning HyperSext City Exhibition, reimagined for Western Australian audiences. Isabella also teaches in the Design Department's Collaborative and Spatial Design programs. Her interdisciplinary skill set allows her to apply design thinking, utilising her spatial practice and visual representation expertise to highlight and examine issues and their impact across a range of projects.

Workshop: In an interactive workshop, participants will explore the principles and practices of participatory design, specifically focusing on designing with people rather than for them. The session aims to demonstrate how inclusive design processes achieve impactful results, especially for women and gender-diverse people.

Paulina Zamorano – ZAMSTUDIO

Paulina is the innovative artist behind ZAMSTUDIO, where she transforms post-consumer waste into stunning, custom garments that blend sustainability with cultural storytelling. Holding a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design from Australian Catholic University, she received The Associate Vice Chancellor's award for outstanding major project in 2019. Furthering her expertise with a Certificate IV in Business from the AFL Arts Ready program, Paulina also gained valuable experience as an AFL Sportsready Arts Trainee at Bunjil Place. In addition to her wearable art practice, she collaborates with local artists and creates content for Connection Arts Space, a not-for-profit art gallery. Through ZAMSTUDIO, Paulina offers both exhibition pieces and bespoke commissions, showcasing her dedication to eco-conscious innovation and artistic expression.
 

Performing Arts Guest Speakers:

Oz Malik - Actor

Oz Malik is a film and stage actor from the City of Casey.   Oz has been involved in online series, commercial work and theatre for various institutions and productions across Australia. Oz has grown up in the local area and has advocated for arts and community for over 10 years. As a community leader Oz has been involved with Casey council inclusion advisory board, Way Over There arts collective and events in Bunjil Place. Oz has also completed his Masters in international relations from University of Melbourne and is an arts and cultural advisor.  

Workshop:  Join Oz for an actors workshop, a guided experience through the acting industry with tips and skills for acting and how to balance studies/career and acting career.

Dr Johannes Luebbers 

Dr Johannes Luebbers is an artist-scholar with extensive experience in composition, arranging, education, songwriting and performance. Working across stylistic boundaries, Luebbers has arranged music for orchestras, composed for classical chamber ensembles, composed musical theatre and performed experimental jazz-rock. He is also composer and director of his multi award-winning jazz ensemble the Johannes Luebbers Dectet (JLD), for which he has received two Australian Jazz Bell Awards and an APRA/AMC Art Music Award.

Luebbers’ work as a composer and arranger is recognised internationally. His music frequently explores the intersection of contrasting musical traditions and approaches, with a strong emphasis on collaborative practice. His recent release, Divide and Conquer, was highlighted as one of the best large ensemble releases of 2021 by the ‘New York City Jazz Record’, and his music has been described as  “unusually distinctive…the result is a triumph” (The Australian, 2021), “…the most compelling set I witnessed [at the 2021 Melbourne International Jazz Festival]” (Jessica Nicholas, The Age, 2021), "an innovative new body of work… a highly creative, stylistic and edifying album of music featuring some of the country’s best improvisers" (Fine Music Sydney, 2020), “...layer upon layer of richly bladed sectional coatings underneath exciting solos... ” (Limelight Magazine, 2011) and “…exceptional” (Dr Tony Gould, 2009).

Workshop: Join Johannes for an exploration of what a career in music can look like, how to follow a musical path that aligns with your values, and what to expect when studying music at university.

Delsa Evotia Tuitea

Delsa Evotia Tuitea is an Australian born Samoan playwright and producer. An alumna of La Trobe University graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English, Film & Theatre studies. She is currently studying Master of Theatre (Writing) at Victorian College of the Arts.

Having worked predominately in the community arts space for 8 years as Secretary/Creative Associate with Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia Inc. (PICAA Inc.) Delsa has worked in various Pasefika arts projects, from theatre productions including her debut play Amataga o le alofa (D.E Tuitea, 2016), ReHavaiki (A.Tofete, 2017) and Acting 4 Youth (2018) as well as coordinating and promoting Pasefika music, film and arts programs including Spirit of Pasefika, Pasefika Vitoria Choir, Island Chronicles and PASIFIX Festival alongside Gaba Musik. 

In 2023, Delsa was awarded the New Voices for the West playwright commission with Western Edge Youth Arts. Through this commission her play E lelei mea uma - All is well was produced and is currently still in development.

She is currently working as Program Manager/Creative Producer at Arts Centre Melbourne delivering projects to primary school students, youth and up and coming artists through programs such as Stories in the Wall and New Writers Collective. As well as her work with PICAA Inc. and Arts Centre Melbourne, Delsa is also the secretary of Trans-Tasman siva Samoa academy, Le Masiofo Siva Academy Australia.
 

Image: Installation view, Rosie Deacon: Spaghetti-Stack-Snuffle-Shuffle, 5 November 2022 - 26 February 2024, Bunjil Place Gallery. Photo courtesy Fountain Gate Secondary College