Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2007

On The World Stage

Bright Ideas in Digital Design Every year Griffith University hosts an International Digital Design Challenge for students. This year over 140 schools competed and Brisbane Girls Grammar was awarded sixth place overall.

Lauren Hurcum (Year 12), achieved a highly commended fifth place in Open Web Design; the team of Ekta Paw (Year 12) and Claire Stevenson (Year 12) also achieved a highly commended fifth place in Open Graphic Design, and in Open Animation Sherlyn Hii (Year 12) achieved first place. The competition tests students’ knowledge of specialist computer design skills within a specified time frame using advanced industry software. Students are asked to develop web design, 3D architecture and animation designed around a set theme. Brisbane Girls Grammar competed in junior and senior categories of animation, graphic and web page design. The theme was water conservation, a pertinent and highly topical design brief. Each student undertook a specified challenge, within a time limit of three hours, typical of a real project in the design industry. Students were judged on how they articulated and communicated their ideas based upon industry expectations and requirements. The International Digital Design Challenge recognised more than just the amazing design achievements of students. The high level of technological competency displayed by entrant schools clearly demonstrated the strong presence of ICTs as part of the current curriculum.

8 grammar gazette spring 2007