The next fortnight promises to be a whirlwind of activity at Otago Polytechnic, as we celebrate our annual Student Showcase.
Student Showcase is about promoting to the world the work that Otago Polytechnic students have produced throughout the year.
“From Fashion to Architecture, Product and Communication Design, Art, Engineering, Horticulture and beyond, our learners do it all with incredible skill and passion,” says Dr Megan Gibbons, Chief Executive, Otago Polytechnic.
“That’s why we’re so proud to shine a light on them and show off what they’ve been up to this year.
“For example, Otago Polytechnic carpentry students have built a four-bedroom home with guidance from lecturers – and the generous support of many local businesses.
“And each year for the past 14 years, that work has benefited many others, as the proceeds from our annual Charity House auction have been distributed to frontline community charities within Otago.
“The project embodies the ethos that our people make a better world. It also exemplifies the applied learning approach that Otago Polytechnic provides.”
The Charity House Auction, to be held on Saturday 20 November, is just one of many, many exciting student projects that will be celebrated as part of Student Showcase.
All Student Showcase events will adhere to current Covid-19 Alert level guidelines and restrictions (visit our website for up-to-date information).
However, this has meant changes to our usual programme.
For example, the “Collections” fashion show, one of the highlights of Showcase, takes on a new format this year.
Instead of a runway show, our Year-3 and Post-grad fashion learners’ work will be celebrated via two live film screenings at Otago Polytechnic on Friday 19 November (5.30pm and 8pm).
In addition to the live screenings, Otago Polytechnic’s Hub will also host an exhibition of selected Fashion learners’ work, on display as part of the wider “Debrief” exhibition, which celebrates other Design disciplines, including Product Design and Communications Design.
Caption: Bachelor of Design (Communication) students Ella Montgomery and Emily Bell with their concept for "Debrief".
Otago Polytechnic Student Showcase - highlights:
Debrief
Exhibition showcasing works by our Product Design, Communication Design and Fashion Design learners
Otago Polytechnic Hub, Forth St, Dunedin
17-21 November, 10am-3pm
SITE
Exhibition of contemporary art
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Riego St, Dunedin
Friday 19 November, 5.30pm-7.30pm
Saturday 20 November, 10am-4pm
Monday 22 November, 10am-4pm
Plant Sale and Horticulture Open Day
9.30am-1.30pm, Saturday 20 November
Note: Garden Tour, 12pm, Saturday 20 November
Front Driveway, Otago Polytechnic L Block, 100 Anzac Ave, Dunedin
Charity House Auction
12pm, Saturday 20 November
Otago Polytechnic L Block, 100 Anzac Ave, Dunedin
Detail
Exhibition of Architectural Studies learners’ innovative plans, models and highlights from 2021
19-25 November, 9am-4pm (except Saturday 20 November, 10am-2pm)
O Block
Engineering Showcase
A display of posters and prototypes from Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering diploma and degree final-year learners
23-26 November, 9am-4pm
Otago Polytechnic Hub, Forth St, Dunedin
Note: All Otago Polytechnic Student Showcase events adhere to current Covid-19 Alert level guidelines and restrictions. Refer to our website for up-to-date information
Published on 10 Nov 2021
Orderdate: 10 Nov 2021
Expiry: 10 Nov 2023