Pictures of rubbish praised
Inglewood High School is so creative a new award had to be invented for them in a national art and design competition.
Bright Awards, a new competition set up by Auckland’s Media Design School - a private tertiary art and design school - aims to celebrate New Zealand’s up-andcoming creative talents.
More than 60 schools throughout New Zealand submitted work in five categories: graphic design, web and interactive, photography, animation, and games.
Two Inglewood High students were recognised for their creative eye in photography but the number of ‘‘quality submissions’’ received resulted in the creation of a sixth award, the Bright School of the Year Award, which was handed to Inglewood High School.
Media Design School communications manager Analiese Jackson said the Taranaki school had ‘‘demonstrated its ability to produce talented students in the fields of digital and traditional design’’.
Liam Ferry, year 13 student of Inglewood High, took out the top spot in the photography category with three photographs capturing consumerism and waste.
‘‘They were my favourite three but I didn’t think that I would actually win,’’ the 17-year-old said.
More than 80 students submitted photos to the category and while Ferry won the overall spot, he was not alone in recognition.
Inglewood High School student Joshua Astwood walked away with a ‘‘highly commended’’ for a collection of photographs capturing Taranaki beaches, structures and nature.
The accolade was earned for his submissions’ placement in the top five, head of jury Jim Murray said.
‘‘Inglewood is obviously producing high calibre creative students,’’ he said.
Photography submissions were judged by their contextual background, which is why Ferry took out the top spot, Murray said. ‘‘He had a nice context for his work.’’
Murray, who is also the programme co-ordinator of the Media Design School’s Bachelor of Media Design, said he was impressed by the number and quality of submissions and applauded entrants’ efforts.
‘‘Personally I am very happy to see all the responses from around the country,’’ he said.
‘‘New Zealand has a lot to offer and there seems to be a bright future for these young creatives.’’