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Fashion graduate sews up London prize
Talented fashion design student, Solomon Harris-Light, has collected third place in the prestigious international Hand & Lock embroidery competition in London.
- DIA Spark newsletter (December 2008)

Fashion graduates show tough skins
The credit crunch has hit even the most optimistic end of the fashion industry , with graduate students of a Sydney fashion college producing collections inspired by armour and protection.
- The Australian (December 2008)

Designer has a ball after win
Brad Butler has beaten more than 200 entrants from across Australia and NZ to take out a national design competition.
- Manly Daily (October 2008)

The Light Vault
Associate Professor Ruth McDermott, who is Head of School, Design at Raffles College is a lighting designer with considerable professional expertise. Read about one of her recent works.
- indesign magazine (August 2008)

Privates Seek University Status
Private education providers are pushing for parity with the public sector.
- Financial Review (August 2008)

Designing with Nathan
Nathan, a Raffles College graduate and their graphic designer, can see things from a student's point of view. He knows what students are looking for in a design college.
- 2009 Smartstart Magazine Published by APN Educational Media Pty Limited www.smartstartmagazine.com.au  

Yummy Hot Custard
Raffles College graduates can expect special attention in more ways than one. The college's graduate exhibition "Hot Custard" was launched to great acclaim on Tuesday, July 15.
- Education & Careers courtesy Rural Press a subsidiary of Fairfax Media (August 2008)

Hot new designs
Raffles College annual graduate exhibition "Hot Custard" featured in Fashion Police with a story about Retha Sylviana.
- SMH Essential Guide (July 2008)

Graduate wins prestigious award
Photographer (and former graduate) Annika Enderborg was recently recognised in the annual Phil Tressider Media Awards presented by the Sydney Cricket Association.
- Manly Daily (May 2008)

Head-turning fashion needs legs to stand on
It takes more than a head-turning fashion to lead a designer to success.
- Daily Telegraph - Career One (May 2008)

'I make clothes from recycled materials'
Fashion designer Zanna, 21, created her first collection from office-chair covers, old jumpers and even venetian blinds!
- Dolly Magazine (May 2008)

Big plans, little details
Allison Berger is a young Sydney designer with grandiose ambitions. The 22-year-old graduate of Raffles College of Design and Commerce is planning a move overseas in September to commence her masters degree in fashion at the London College of Fashion.
- Sydney Morning Herald (May 2008)

A 'power up' for your Games Design career 
The games industry is growing and there is now strong demand for skilled games designers and programmers.
- Digital Media World on-line (May 2008)

Italian excursion by design
Design students from Raffles College in North Sydney will soon be waking up under the Tuscan sun - and they have their lecturer, Professor Bob Chung to thank.
- North Shore Times (April 2008)

Capturing vintage wheels
Students form the Raffles College of Design and Commerce hit the Hawesbury on Sunday, to film a documentary for the Vintage Sports Club of Australia.
- Hawkesbury Courier Header (April 2008)

The joy of silk
Pennant Hills fashion designer Bethany Monsted recently competed in the semi-finals of the prestigious National Young Designer Awards. 
-  Hills Shire Times (April 2008)

Landmark Design Course
RCDC has introduced a Master of Design at its North Sydney campus – the first offered by a private college in Australia.
- Australian Financial Review (April 2008)

A Brush with the Creative
Short courses are a fantastic way to brush up on your creative skills or gain valuable experience in a design disciplinewhich might have always held a special place in your heart.
- Sun Herald (March 2008)

Offering the best
A love of art has set Sara Moore from country New South Wales on a career path to become a graphic designer through Raffles College outstanding Bachelor of Design degree.
- Rural Press / Education & Career (December 2007)

The art of animation referencing
Raffles College has recently introduced a new Animation Major to the Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) degree. Amongst many innovations, one particular subject aims to help students create more believable and stronger performances in their animating. It is called Understanding Acting and involves teaching students how to observe performances and behaviours in people and animals, so that they can create stronger and more believable characters that can help tell great stories.
- Smoke & Mirrors (August - October 2007)

It's by design: art courses tailored to students' lifestyles
Sydney based Raffles College of Design and Commerce is among the first private art and design schools in the country to take advantage of Australia's broadening higher education sector by offering its own masters program.
- Sun Herald (September 2007)

A graphic designer in the making
Mac, a second year Bachelor of Design student at Raffles hails from Urunga, a country town near Coffs Harbour. He relocated to Sydney in 2006 to follow his passion for art and design.
- Rural Press / Education & Career (August 2007)

Inspirational start for young designer
A passion for an interior design career led Kelly Williams to study at Raffles.
- The Telegraph (June 2007)

Quality training needed to match demands of growing digital industry
As the Australian digital industry continues to grow rapidly, so does the need for well trained, industry ready graduates. The industry is currently worth about 3.3 percent of the GDP and this figure is likely to rise as the states such as NSW plan to boost the digital economy. Raffles KvB has been one of the quickest institutions to respond to this need, offering three new specifically designed majors in 2007.
- Smoke & Mirrors (May - July 2007)

Design is a serious business
Raffles College prides itself on its offer of diverse course options.
- Armidale Independent (May 2007)

 

 

 
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Emma Kendal says that a huge benefit for her studying the digital multimedia major has been the choice of study options. She says "my main area of interest is web design and I've been able to combine my drawing and creative skills that appeal to both sides of me. The practical nature of the course with major projects and internships was an attraction to the Degree. Our teachers are great as they help prepare you before you jump in the deep end. The knowledge and skills gained here will give me a better chance of getting a job with a future employer."

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