The College of New Caledonia’s Web and Graphic Design (WEGD) program is holding its 2024 Design Showcase at Omineca Arts Centre on Monday, April 22.
There is an afternoon session slated from noon to 2:30 p.m. and an evening reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
Design work from 16 students will be on display for public viewing.
"Students will be sharing a variety of work including web design, graphic design, illustration, interactive multimedia, 3D prototype design and more," Sean Siddals, WEGD coordinator, said.
“The flexibility of the program means that both digital and analogue design projects will be on display. In the final semester our students participate in an internship and some of the work on display will have been produced as a part of this."
Student-designed catalogues, stickers and bookmarks will for sale.
Guests will have the opportunity to speak directly to the students about their work during the two public sessions.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our Web and Graphic Design students to get their work seen by a larger public, in a setting where some of them will actually pick up freelance work or even be hired on the spot,” Misa Nikolic, WEGD instructor, said.
This is the second year that the showcase will be held at Omineca Arts Centre, as it was very well attended in 2023.
"We're especially pleased to be partnering with Omineca Arts Centre for a second time, as they have a terrific downtown location that is well-suited for a portfolio showcase," Nikolic said.
This year WEGD students will be the April artists-in-residence at Omineca Arts Centre, at 369 Victoria St. Their work will be on display leading up to the showcase and they will be holding workshops for interested members of the public later in the month.
The College of New Caledonia’s Web and Graphic Design program (WEGD) was started to provide a northern option for prospective creative professionals. Students can choose from a one-year certificate or a two-year diploma, including a semester-long internship. This highly flexible program offers web design and graphic design streams, allowing graduates to find employment in a wide variety of industries or to go on to further education.
For more information about the showcase visit www.ominecaartscentre.com/home.
