UCOL proudly showcases ākonga creative talent in support of ANZAC remembrance

UCOL are extremely proud of Bachelor of Creative Media ākonga Alice Knowler, Keira Chaffe, Lani Glass and Ashton Bell, who have produced works of art for the Manawatū ANZAC remembrance week-long programme.

Knowler’s decal design features in Palmy BID’s Anzac Day Window Display Competition, which is included in the windows of over 40 local participating businesses, and Glass and Bell’s reel, along with designs from Knowler and Chaffe, is being projected on the Regent on Broadway until Friday, 24 April.

Leanne Miller, UCOL Creative Industries Senior Lecturer - Industry Project Facilitator, says having the students work part of the ANZAC programme is a testament to UCOL’s extensive industry and business partnerships.

“Through UCOL’s WorkHub, we have built strong connections with local organisations and businesses, which provide our ākonga with great opportunities to take on real-life projects where they can put the skills they have learnt into practice.”

“Bringing businesses and industry into the centre of UCOL’s learning environment continues to provide invaluable opportunities to our ākonga and their learning journey as they work towards entering the workforce, so we are grateful for opportunities such as this.”

Miller says the students’ impressive designs show the standard of learning they have received and the dedication and hard work they have put into their studies.

“Knowler’s highly developed design capabilities enabled her to thoughtfully engage with the spirit and tradition of Anzac Day, while introducing a contemporary perspective that brought renewed relevance to the commemoration.

With horses being a key part of this year’s procession in the region, Glass and Bell’s reel stunningly captures the profound bond between soldiers and their horses during World War One.”

Marking 110 years since Gallipoli and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the Palmerston North War Memorial Cenotaph, Miller says, “Their work stands as a cohesive, visible, and meaningful expression of remembrance that honours the past while affirming our enduring respect for this important commemoration.”

She says the ANZAC programme is another great example of successful community collaboration.

“It’s been an honour working with community partners Mark Arnott, Councillor at Palmerston North City Council, and Matthew Jeanes of Palmy BID on such a meaningful project that promotes and encourages local togetherness and support for our business community.”

Locals are encouraged to vote for their favourite window display either in-store at participating businesses via the QR code poster, or online at https://form.jotform.com/PalmyBID/vote-anzac-window.