Hi guys, The LAC will be hosting end of semester drinks on saturday the 7th of june at the Civic Pub, Lonsdale st, Braddon.. There will be cheap drinks for members, as well as good times for all. so come on down be social and be merry.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Rd 3 Winnners
The 3rd round of the 24 Minute Design comp was held last week. The theme was D-D-D-Daydream where competitors had to draw their daydreams from lectures.
1st place Rob Miller
2nd place Nick 'Digital Zoom' Daley
equal 3rd Matt Woolfe & Tom Jory
1st place Rob Miller
2nd place Nick 'Digital Zoom' Daley
equal 3rd Matt Woolfe & Tom Jory
End of Term Drinks & 24 Minute design comp.
Friday 11th of April
6pm - whenever
Civic Pub
Lonsdale st, Braddon
6pm - whenever
Civic Pub
Lonsdale st, Braddon
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
24 Minute Design Comp - Round 2 Winners
The 2nd round of the LAC 24 minute design competition series was held on Tuesday 18th March in UC Uni Bar, with the theme: Beer Baron. The brief involved creating a label for a new LAC brew which would include a new and 'creative' name and slogan. By end of competition, we had received a collection of very interesting and hilarious design entries. After we had assessed all the entries we came up with the round 2 winners.
On behalf of the Landscape Architecture Club, we congratulate the winners and also the other participants for their hard work. See you all for round 3.
Winners:
1st place - Phoebe Gordon (3rd yr)
2nd place - Amalie Shawcross (1st yr)
3rd place - Steve Kirsu (3rd yr)
On behalf of the Landscape Architecture Club, we congratulate the winners and also the other participants for their hard work. See you all for round 3.
Monday, March 17, 2008
UC Tutors win awards
At the recent ACT AILA awards the University of Canberra was well represented with a number of teaching staff and past students winning awards these were:
ACT Award for Design in Landscape Architecture
Special Jury Citation: “Demonstration Small Project”
Fresh Landscape Design
Project: Searching for sustainability in Canberra Garden
which is the company of Jennie Curtis
Project: Sustainable Canberra Landscapes
Brittle Gum Design is the company of former tutor Edwina Richardson.
The LAC wishes to congratulate all winners and wish them the best for the future.
Project: Searching for sustainability in Canberra Garden
which is the company of Jennie Curtis
ACT Award for Research & Communication in Landscape Architecture
Dianne Firth
Project: ‘Living with Bushland’
Client: Queanbeyan City Council
ACT Award for Research & Communication in Landscape Architecture
Special Jury Citation: Education and Leadership
Project: Sustainable Canberra Landscapes
Brittle Gum Design is the company of former tutor Edwina Richardson.
New Leaders Awards
Student Landscape Architect
Ella Doney
Ella Graduated in Landscape Architecture last year.The LAC wishes to congratulate all winners and wish them the best for the future.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
TheTriumph of Landscape: Turner to Monet
The National gallery of Australia is currently exhibiting works from Turner, Glover, Streeton, Constable, Monet, Van Gogh and others. The exhibition is based on the landscape and the way in which the artists approach and view the landscape, nature and its relation to humans.
Entry is $20 for adults, concession $15, children $6.
There is also a series of lectures about the artists and their works relating to the landscape during the course of the exhibition, more information about these can be obtained from the NGA (nga.gov.au/TurnertoMonet/)
The exhibition runs from 14th March to 9th of June.
In April there is another exhibition at the NGA called "Treescape". this will be running 12th April to the 3rd of August. (www.nga.gov.au/Treescape/)
Entry is $20 for adults, concession $15, children $6.
There is also a series of lectures about the artists and their works relating to the landscape during the course of the exhibition, more information about these can be obtained from the NGA (nga.gov.au/TurnertoMonet/)
The exhibition runs from 14th March to 9th of June.
In April there is another exhibition at the NGA called "Treescape". this will be running 12th April to the 3rd of August. (www.nga.gov.au/Treescape/)
24 minute design comp, Rnd 1 winners
The first round of our 24 minute design competition series was held last Wednesday in the Landscape Architecture studio. With only a small turn out for round one, which was a Mr Squiggle design theme to create a character. In the 24 minutes and with a couple lines on a page the competitors came up with some interesting characters and a number of surprising results.
Winners for Rnd 1 are: 1st: Max Power 3rd yr (aka Nick Hall)
2nd: James Norton 4th yr
3rd: Phoebe Gordon 3rd yr.
They now sit on top of the leader board with 10, 9, and 8 points respectably. For those wanting join in, there is still a chance to keep in contention with the leaders before they get to far ahead. Rnd 2 will be held next week with the date and venue still to be advised.
Winners for Rnd 1 are: 1st: Max Power 3rd yr (aka Nick Hall)
2nd: James Norton 4th yr
3rd: Phoebe Gordon 3rd yr.
They now sit on top of the leader board with 10, 9, and 8 points respectably. For those wanting join in, there is still a chance to keep in contention with the leaders before they get to far ahead. Rnd 2 will be held next week with the date and venue still to be advised.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Big Gus wins dancing award
Last night at the UCU bar Angus (Marcus) Keller represented the LAC in the first UCU dance competition. After a slow start to his routine he found his rythm and started to bust some serious moves such as the caterpillar. By the end of the routine he had the crowd in hand, but this was to be not enough, as he had compete in a dance off which another competitor. He went on to dominate the dance off and even got his shirt off in the process.
For his efforts Angus won an Ipod Nano. The LAC also wishes to congratulate Angus on his pro-formance and the way he held himself when representing LAC. Photos by Tegan Sharwood.
For his efforts Angus won an Ipod Nano. The LAC also wishes to congratulate Angus on his pro-formance and the way he held himself when representing LAC. Photos by Tegan Sharwood.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Membership Fees
LAC Membership fees for the 2008 school year will be: $20
This will entitle you a t-shirt as seen below, (the choice is yours) a tube stock plant and discounts into LAC sanctioned events.
The shirts will feature the new LAC logo, will hopefully be carried on by future club members.
Everyone is welcome to join.
This will entitle you a t-shirt as seen below, (the choice is yours) a tube stock plant and discounts into LAC sanctioned events.
The shirts will feature the new LAC logo, will hopefully be carried on by future club members.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Contact Details
For those who are interested in getting in contact with the LAC our email address is:
lac-uc@live.com
If you have any questions, suggestions or would like to know more about us then, drop us line we would love to hear from you.
24 Minute Design Competition Series.
On Wednesday the 5th of March, the LAC will be holding its first official event for all members and guests. This will the first round of a 10 round, 24 minute design competition. The event will be held in the Landscape Architecture studio on level D in building 7 (The venues for the remainder of the rounds will vary). Starting at 12:30 and lasting approximately 24 minutes. The entry fee will be $2.40 for members of LAC and $4.80 for non members.
Prizes for the Design Competition will given to the top 3 place getter's after ten rounds. After each round the design/work created will be marked and points will be given by the judges.
Prizes will include:
1st: Trophy, Champagne and a cash prizes which will be a percentage of the money raised.
2nd: Ribbon, Bottle of Wine, and smaller cash prize which will be a percentage of the money raised.
3rd: Cask wine (goon) and $2.40.
Prizes for the Design Competition will given to the top 3 place getter's after ten rounds. After each round the design/work created will be marked and points will be given by the judges.
Prizes will include:
1st: Trophy, Champagne and a cash prizes which will be a percentage of the money raised.
2nd: Ribbon, Bottle of Wine, and smaller cash prize which will be a percentage of the money raised.
3rd: Cask wine (goon) and $2.40.
Welcome Back
Welcome all to the University of Canberra, Landscape Architecture Club (LAC) blog page.
We have just return back to Uni for the 2008 year, and are excited about getting back to work and celebrating our time at Uni through the LAC.
The LAC executive have been Brainstorming for the past week or so, about the direction in which, the LAC will take and what activities they could provide to make the students time at Uni more enjoyable. So be sure to keep an eye on this page for regular updates about the whats on and what will be coming up.
This years LAC executive will be represented by:
President: Christopher Jordan
Vice President: Chris Harper
Treasurer: Steve Kirsu
Secretary: Phoebe Gordon
all of whom are currently in this years third year class.
We have just return back to Uni for the 2008 year, and are excited about getting back to work and celebrating our time at Uni through the LAC.
The LAC executive have been Brainstorming for the past week or so, about the direction in which, the LAC will take and what activities they could provide to make the students time at Uni more enjoyable. So be sure to keep an eye on this page for regular updates about the whats on and what will be coming up.
This years LAC executive will be represented by:
President: Christopher Jordan
Vice President: Chris Harper
Treasurer: Steve Kirsu
Secretary: Phoebe Gordon
all of whom are currently in this years third year class.
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