Dr Trevor Weekes
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6371 |
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| Fax | (02) 4921 8970 |
| Trevor.Weekes@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Senior Lecturer
School of Design Communication and IT
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| Office | D2.18, Design |
Biography
Over the past twenty six years I have maintained an exhibiting record with over twenty five solo exhibitions. In that time I have been awarded many 2-D and 3-D commissions and awards both Nationally and Internationally. A significant break for me was my research during OSPRO in the Natural History Museum in Paris in 2005. The images collected during that time have served as reference for work done since that time and will continue to be crucial imagery for present research projects and into the future. The new projects require significant experimentation and learning so the outcomes and timeframes will be varied within particular frameworks, depending on the extent of the projects.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle
- Diploma in Art, Alexander Mackie College
- Master of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales
Research
Research keywords
- Animation
- Multi-media
- Music
- Sculpture
Research expertise
Creative arts
My work revolves around Painting, Drawing, Sculpture. The secondary studies are Music, Animation and Creative writing.
The bridge between Visual Communication Design and Film is predominately animation and Graphic Novels.
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 190000 | Studies In Creative Arts And Writing | 50 |
| 120307 | Visual Communication Design (Incl. Graphic Design) | 40 |
| 190200 | Film, Television And Digital Media | 10 |
Awards
Illustration commission
| 1995 |
The Birding Book (a field guide to North Ameriacan Birds)
Weldon Owen Publishers (Australia) Birding Book: A Field Guide |
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sculptural commission award
| 2002 |
Gateway Sculpture
Lake Macquarie City Council (Australia) Public Sculpture |
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Sculptural commission award
| 1999 |
Convict Lumberyard Destination Artwork
Newcastle City Council (Australia) Public Sculpture |
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Sculptural Commission Award
| 1983 |
The Split
Araluen Art Centre. Northern Territory (Australia) Public Scupture |
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Sculpture commission award
| 2003 |
The Eden Tree
Eden Gardens Botanicals (Australia) Public sculpture |
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Sculpture Commission award
| 1994 |
The Overeer
The NSW Government (Australia) Design and construction of a Public Sculpture |
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Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Fine Arts
- Illustration
- Natural History Illustration
Teaching interests
My teaching centres around the development of a solid skill base which connects with theoretical underpinnings.
Programs
Courses
- DESN1550 - Natural History Field Studies 2
- DESN1560 - Natural History Studio Studies 2
- DESN2550 - Natural History Field Studies 4
- DESN2560 - Natural History Studio Studies 4
- DESN4600 - Natural History Illustration Honours A
- DESN4620 - Natural History Illustration Honours C
- DESN4630 - Natural History Illustration Honours D