Students aim to impress industry scouts at grad show

Bachelor of Design students from the University of Western Sydney are putting the finishing touches to their final works as they prepare to impress industry scouts at the crucial graduation exhibition Two & Two at Darling Harbour on November 27.

The graduation exhibition is organised and curated by the students, and will feature graphic design, photography and digital media displays. A dedicated space will showcase animation and video footage, and screen based interactive pieces will be presented alongside printed material.

Organisers Michelle Catanzaro and Samantha Edwards- Vandenhoek, from the UWS School of Humanities and Communication Arts, says the Two & Two Exhibition is a crucial chance for students to get a foot in the door of the industry.

"Opening night is more than just a celebration of the end of university life, it's a crucial opportunity for the students to impress our industry partners and media representatives and kickstart their careers," says Ms Catanzaro.

"The final year has already worked with businesses around Sydney and beyond, an example being the students who repackaged and rebranded wine from the Megalong Valley in the Blue Mountains," says Ms Vandenhoek.