Foundry in Launceston, Tasmania | Education
Foundry
Locality: Launceston, Tasmania
Phone: +61 499 927 598
Address: 22 Cameron Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia
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25.01.2022 Join us this Thursday night at 8pm for our Foundry LIVE Online session with the energetic + inspiring Matthew Haynes. We're switching gears and live streaming to YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn so that you can catch us (and Matt's bigger than life personality) on your preferred platform. Fast facts... - With his drive and clear vision, Matt has run The Design Conference Brisbane for over 10 years. - Featuring artists, directors and founders from the world's most sought after companies, Matt launched this event with the goal of making world-class design philosophy affordable and accessible for next-generation creatives. - Matt also runs his own creative studio (Analogue Digital Agency) where he is the Director of Experience Design. Tune in this Thursday at 8pm as we chat all things 2020 with Matt + check in on his plans for The Design Conference in November.
25.01.2022 This time next week Australian designer + art director, Gabby Lord will be joining LIVE Online (live) from "The Big Apple" - New York! Fast facts about Gabby - Gabby has worked independently, as well as for leading design studios across Australia, Germany and the United States. She is currently Associate Design Director at Character New York.... - She's a designer and art director with a passion for storytelling and building brand systems. - With a penchant for organising information, Gabby curates an online directory and newsletter called OMGLORD, sharing thoughts on design, creativity and handy resources. - She also created Broads Down Under, a database of women and non-binary people in the Australian design industry, promoting representation and equal opportunities. Tune in next Thursday (24th) at 12pm via Facebook Live + YouTube.
25.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + OzHelp Tasmania Trainer/Mentor & Coach (and talented writer), Tracey Groombridge. What do you think will be the three most important skills to have when entering the creative industries in the near future?... Emotional intelligence, self-awareness and confidence in the work they do: - Employers are no longer looking for the person who is the most talented and supremely technically good, they are instead looking for people who are self-aware who are able to learn and teach others with wisdom and understanding. Adaptability and adjustment skills: - As COVID-19 has shown us those who adapt faster and easier area able to ride out the big waves of change better. There will always be change, but those that adjust and make it work for them will find a way through. An ability to translate complicated topics and issues so that they are relevant and understandable by the wider community, whether this be through art or other creative forms.
24.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Alyssa Hibberd Alyssa produced this full colour editorial illustration as part of a recent assessment for Digital Design. Snippet from the assessment brief: ... You need to select one of three articles produced for The Guardian and reimagine them to be more in touch with the original content. Once you have selected your chosen stories, read/listen to it and take notes/draw thumbnails in your journal - ideating on what your illustration could entail. You should then research digital illustration styles and trends you think would compliment your chosen article, and select a style you would like to emulate. Try to choose a style/method you haven't used before. This will expand your illustration offering and technique.
24.01.2022 We are excited to announce that as part of our longer term vision, and soon to be announced 2021 programs, we are opening a Launceston CBD campus. Keep your eyes peeled to our socials as we'll announce the CBD space soon! Current students and classes remain at the current Launceston campus. We can't wait to help bring vibrancy and community back into the Launceston CBD. This move is a step towards making the centre of our beautiful city a bustling hub of creativity and people.
23.01.2022 Foundry Alumni Profile - William Steen, 2019 Graduate Say hello to our very own in-house designer! Will actually joined the Foundry family after graduating with an Associate Degree of Applied Design, specialising in Graphic Design. Throughout 2020 Will has been busy churning out campaign collateral + working on a variety of projects for us. He loves the idea of self-sufficiency and is keen to continue building his skills and confidence over the next few years, and eventually ...aims to work as a freelance designer. We asked Will what his learning experience at Foundry was like. Check out what he had to say "My learning experience at Foundry was a truly enlightening one. I was able to gain confidence in my abilities to think, speak and create ideas and products. Along the way, I was able to make industry connections, great friends as well as gain a range of multidisciplinary skills."
23.01.2022 Film + Photography student, Dylan Lilley has been working through a series of product shots to determine his overall style and direction for his portfolio. Check out which shots made the cut!
20.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Freelance Designer - Exhibition/Interior/Branded Space/3D Visualisation, Andrew Jones. Why do you feel Tasmania has the opportunity to be the epicentre of the creative industries in Australia?... Tasmania has a unique opportunity to be the epicentre of creative industries in Australia. It has always had people who are tenacious in exploring new mediums and now able to capitalise a brand renowned for quality and originality. We have an amazing balance of natural and metropolitan surroundings which I believe is conducive to creativity and the envy of many. Check out Andrew's recent projects below.
19.01.2022 Recently Lucinda Morrow represented Foundry at the National Innovation Games - a virtual, two-day hack-a-thon inspired challenge with 200 like-minded creatives from all over Australia. Lucinda was dropped into a team of 15 people - with different backgrounds, industries and experiences. It was then over to the team to develop and pitch a solution. The topic:... How might we creatively embed technology to deliver more sustainable organisations, practices and communities? (With a strong focus on the creative fields.) Check out the proposed solution from Lucinda and her team below.
18.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Director, Camera Operator & Producer, Lara van Raay. What is your dream for the creative industries in Australia?... Pretty straight forward - funding. Funding and more funding so that creators can have the freedom to create. My dream would be to have a deeply well funded creative sector that is respected and valued as the vital service that it is in terms of well being and cultural value. I would love to see a flourishing media sector with Australian content given priority (like they do in France or Ireland) with a population that cherishes and demands to see its own people, voices and stories shown back to them. What do you think will be the three most important skills to have when entering the creative industries in the near future? Adaptability - being able to handle new situations, new technologies and an ever-changing world (in terms of expectations, social norms and technology) will be essential. This means keeping a fluid way of working and not getting locked into any set ways. Being agile in your thinking and being able to manage change fatigue is vital as well - as there's one thing for sure that the future holds - change.
18.01.2022 In this episode of Foundry LIVE, we have not one but two guests for the first time. Kate Owen, Founder and Director, and Chelsea Smith, Studio Coordinator, join Matt Leach to discuss studio culture, the design process and how to build a successful business in Tasmania.
17.01.2022 We'll be speaking all about how to run a design conference during a worldwide pandemic, how to stay motivated and what gets Matt out of bed in the morning.
17.01.2022 The Design Conference Brisbane is live again tonight with The Bloom Ep: 03 featuring Jerome Gaslain (AKQA) and Danielle de Andrade (Garbett Design). Tune in tonight via the details below.
17.01.2022 Foundry Alumni Profile - Lucas Grenda, 2018 Graduate We recently checked in with Lucas - one of our first ever Foundry grads to see what he was up to after completing his Associate Degree of Applied Design. Check out what he's up to! What does life after Foundry look like?... "I am currently the lead graphic designer at Fingerprint Signs, and I have been employed since before my graduation at Foundry. I'm in charge of most of the visual aspects of the work that we put out here at this family run and 100% Tasmanian owned business. I am lucky to be under the wings of this team as they guide and grow me to be an ever better designer than before! As for the future? Who knows! Keep an eye out!" Tell us what your learning experience at Foundry was like. "Foundry is a completely different learning experience to anything you have experienced before. On one hand it is casual and comfortable, and on the other it is informative and deeply educational. I enjoyed my time on campus learning with like minded individuals and gaining tips and tricks with each new conversation I struck up." Congrats, Lucas! We're super proud of you
15.01.2022 Our Interior Design students are currently diving into Temporary Installations, and have been working on a fictitious brief (based on real-world trends + demands) to develop a pop-up event installation for Reebok Australia. Check out how current student, Frances Roberts is progressing with her design. "I wanted to create an experience which was exciting, engaging, educational and environmental. The large glass windows in my design generate excitement by showcasing customers trying on shoes, meanwhile, engagement and education are achieved through a large audio-visual display at the heart of the installation. Environmental objectives are achieved through the use of recycled materials such as old shipping containers, repurposed timber panelling, and biodegradable algae decor details."
13.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Digital Artist & Owner of TURNERvfx, Rich Turner. What is your dream for the creative industries in Australia?... Easy! I would love to see areas or pockets of different industries in one or two locations that work as a co-operative. This is something I have witnessed with several large world class post production studios in Soho, London. They don't fight for work, but share work and engage each other to handle different parts of a huge project, ensuring the community is thriving and everyone gets a slice of the pie.
13.01.2022 From concept to completion Foundry student, Mitchell Koay showcases the full process + technique behind an assessment piece for Digital Illustration.
13.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Erin Dunstone Check out the latest work from Film + Photography student, Erin. We asked Erin what her favourite units have been so far - check out what she had to say:... "I enjoyed the unit on Conceptual Photography, and I am eagerly awaiting Portraiture + Products. Whilst I prefer still photography, I have really enjoyed discovering my skills in Video Production + Lighting. It has really surprised me just how much fun it is (whilst being complicated), but the Foundry teaching style and tutors are amazing."
13.01.2022 Big congrats to Interior Design student, Amy Boadle for landing a role with JAWs Architecture. Amy officially kicked off her new role this week whilst working towards completing the final elements of her Diploma (she's due to finish this Dec)! "I'm really excited to learn more about the interplay between architecture and interiors and how they can inform and play off each other. My Foundry studies have armed me with industry ready skills and knowledge, and I am delighted to be taking the next step in my design journey with the welcoming team at JAWs Architecture!"
13.01.2022 Sarah Mirowski, Interior Designer with Valentine interiors + design joined our class at the Hobart campus today to discuss what it's like working in the industry, preparation advice for client meetings, and general operational advice for our students who are just weeks away from completing their Diploma of Interior Design.
12.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Taima Learmont. Film + Photography student, Taima showcases her ability to manipulate light + movement with these stunning shots. We asked Taima what key skills she has learnt so far during her Foundry journey ... "Being able to take feedback and use it to my highest advantage! I have found that even if you are confident with your work, getting someone else's eyes on it will help you see things that you have potentially missed and improve your work to the best of your abilities. "Communicating - whether it's to my class or a bunch of people I don't know, my ability to communicate has improved bucket loads and has given me the confidence to be able to show my worth in the industry. "And finally, I have learnt to never second guess. This was something I struggled with when I started, especially when it came to classes out of my comfort zone. But as I've gone through these experiences, I have found that even if you aren't confident in a piece, someone out there (a client) is loving it. And that's all that matters. Having someone be confident in you is sometimes all you need to realise the positive impact that you have created."
10.01.2022 Joining us live from New York is Australian designer + art director, Gabby Lord. Tune in to hear how Gabby’s work + general life has been affected by the pandemic, find out what she’s currently working on, her tips + tricks for creatives and how she stays motivated throughout a crazy 2020.
09.01.2022 Foundry LIVE kicks off again tonight at 8pm via Instagram Live. This time around we're handing the mic over to Tassie based creative, Megan Perkins. Megan's been actively engaged in the Tasmanian art and design community for over 15 years, most notably as Lead Designer and Art Director for DarkLab, responsible for the Dark Mofo festival brand identity since its inception (2013-2019). And - she's just recently branched out to expand her independent creative practice. ... Join us at 8pm tonight as we chat about Tassie's creative scene + more.
09.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries featuring Foundry Teacher + Digital Artist & Owner of TURNERvfx, Rich Turner. What is your dream for the creative industries in Australia?... Easy! I would love to see areas or pockets of different industries in one or two locations that work as a co-operative. This is something I have witnessed with several large world-class post-production studios in Soho, London. They don't fight for work, but share work and engage each other to handle different parts of a huge project, ensuring the community is thriving and everyone gets a slice of the pie.
09.01.2022 LIVE Online kicks off at 12pm tomorrow with Gabby Lord live from New York. Tune in to Facebook and YouTube to hear how Gabby's work + general life has been affected by the pandemic, find out what she's currently working on, her tips + tricks for creatives and how she stays motivated throughout a crazy 2020. See you at midday
08.01.2022 Our previous Foundry LIVE guest presents - Di + Robert Elderton of Future Days recently released the packaging designs for Mitchelton Wines with quite a contemporary approach given they and the rest of Victoria were in lockdown. The approach? Create an entirely virtual environment! Check out how they pulled it off. "When the first COVID-19 lockdown hit Melbourne, we were in the midst of finalising location shoots for three new Mitchelton Luxury Collection packaging projects.... "Our solution was to build three environments with terrain and landscape generator software and shoot each bottle in a virtual environment. The software allows us to transform, erode, sculpt and paint each environment in real-time entirely on the GPU. "Inspired by conversations around 'how do we shoot on location', we had previously been having during lockdown, the images offer a glimpse of a potential alternate narrative when access to physical environments are excluded from a brand's visual assets." Creative: Di + Robert Elderton Digital Artist: Rhett Dashwood Future Days - Copyright 2020
07.01.2022 Design History in class sprint - by Clint Kinsella. The brief: Research the exceptional French poster artist, painter, and legendary designer in the Art Deco era, A.M Cassandre. Based on your research, create your own take on an A.M Cassandre-esque Art Deco poster for the opening of a new program at Foundry.... We think you absolutely nailed it, Clint!
05.01.2022 From campus to modern waterfront apartments Our Interior Design students reimagined what the Brooke Street Pier would look like if the space was converted to apartments. Slide to check out their unique ideas + renders.
04.01.2022 Ever wondered what a videographer does? Meet Lara van Raay. She's currently teaching Equipment & Tech to our students, and is also the Chief Story Catcher for Small World Documentaries, a multi-media production company (based in Tassie) specialising in short form documentary designed for the web and social media. Fast facts about Lara:... She has 20 years' experience in the television and media industry, from promo production to documentaries. She produces, directs, writes, shoots and edits content. So what exactly has Lara been up to lately? - Media training for political staff - Directing, producing, filming and editing a promotional video for the Antarctic Science Foundation - Working on a Tasmanian Aboriginal oral history video project for a local school - Production manager of the just aired doco on NiTV and SBS 'Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky' - Producing open day videos for a local high school - And she's currently developing a web series (with funding from Screen Australia) which looks at birth from the father's perspective Keen to know more? Hit the link below to check out the recent interview that Lara did with AMCI which highlights what you need to know to become a videographer. https://bit.ly/34ZeLMD
04.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Georgie Overton Interior Design student, Georgie showcases her unique style with some of the renders that she's created lately as part of her studies. We asked her what were the three most important skills that she has learnt during her time so far: ... - To communicate as a designer and rationalise my designs - To have empathy across all design disciplines - To take risks, make connections succeed Great work, Georgie!
03.01.2022 Student Work Showcase | Chelsea Keith We're always keeping an eye out for fresh designs from our students to highlight and came across these unique pieces from Chelsea - created during Digital Design. "These designs were created in an attempt to take scenes from real-life imagery and translate them into a style that focused on simple linework and colour. I found that these more simple designs allowed me to focus on the aspects of my art I would usually shy away from."
01.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Commercial and Documentary Photographer, Devaka Seneviratne (Dave). Why do you feel Tasmania has the opportunity to be the epicentre of the creative industries in Australia?... I'm brand new to Tasmania (and Australia) but one thing I noticed literally from the day I got here was a strong sense of design that extends to even the more mundane things; public facilities, bridges, pedestrian walkways to name a few. I have travelled a fair bit and I can safely say that it is a very cool place to be in. There is lots of inspiration in the fantastic landscapes, beautiful buildings both old and new, access to nature in her raw beauty and a strong sense of community and pride. It's a perfect melting pot of creativity, art and ideas and I think Tasmania can definitely position itself as an epicentre of design and other creative industries. Check out some of Dave's work in Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent below.
01.01.2022 Workplace goals | Brought to you by Foundry creative, Amy Boadle as part of Corporate Interiors - a module that she's studying this term as she works towards completing her Interior Design Specialisation. We asked Amy what she enjoys the most about studying at Foundry. Check out what she had to say "I feel a great camaraderie with my peers and teachers, with everyone so generous with time and wisdom! All of our successes are celebrated. I am confident in the skills and knowledge I have gained at Foundry and that they will stand me in good stead for building a successful career as an interior designer."
