The Resource Centre is offering upskilling opportunities during Weeks 5 and 6 of Term 1, 2026. These sessions are open to all artists, designers and curators at Art & Design. We encourage you to book in as early as possible, as any induction session with fewer than three participants will automatically cancel the day before. For further information or assistance with bookings, please contact us at: artdesignresourcecentre@unsw.edu.au
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In most cases, all you need is the Resource Centre Badge. Simply complete the online RC Badge quiz, and you’ll unlock the prerequisite needed to book into any of the inductions.
If you want to graduate from your mobile phone camera, and explore what a proper camera can do for your creativity and image quality, this is for you. During the induction, we will also explore lighting and how good lighting can lead to your best well-crafted image!
Location: The Black Box D106
High speed flash demo during O-Day 2026 T1
High‑speed flash photography lets you freeze moments too fast for the eye—like splashes, bursts, and quick motion. By using the flash’s ultra‑short burst instead of relying on shutter speed, you capture crisp action with simple gear. It’s experimental, creative, and perfect for building strong visual portfolios.
Location: The Black Box D106
Screen grab from DJI Osmo Pocket 3 promo video
The DJI Osmo Pocket is a tiny, beginner‑friendly gimbal camera that delivers smooth, stable footage with zero tech stress. It’s perfect for filming walkthroughs and casual interviews, and the easy app control plus quick editing tools make creating polished videos fast, simple, and totally accessible for all creatives.
Location: The Black Box D106
The Zoom H5 is a flexible, professional‑grade audio recorder ideal for creatives. It delivers clear, high‑quality sound for interviews, podcasts, and video production, with intuitive controls and interchangeable microphones. Reliable and easy to use, it’s a go‑to tool for levelling up your creative work fast and easily.
To be eligible to book, please make sure you complete the online quiz and reading. For more information click here.
Location: DB05 Photography Classroom
To be eligible to book, please make sure you complete the online quiz and reading. For more information click here.
Location: DB05 Photography Classroom
If you want to graduate from your mobile phone camera, and explore what a proper camera can do for your creativity and image quality, this is for you. During the induction, we will also explore lighting and how good lighting can lead to your best well-crafted image!
Location: The Black Box D106
Credits: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Film Look Test by @UglyMcGregor
High resolution cinema camera for moving image and VFX artwork.
Location: The Black Box D106
Credits: How does a gimbal work in real life? by Dennis Mengerink
Learn how to use the gimbal to take your film-making to another level.
Location: The Black Box D106
Aputure lighting showcase in F204
Specially tailored for students who wants to elevate their lighting setup for moving image. This is also a multi-badge induction that would allow you access to industry leading brand, Aputure's NOVA P300c (think every colour under the sun) and the super powerful daylight Lightstorm 300Dii.
Location: F204 Image Capture Lab
Flash lighting + slow shutter speed.Image credit: Jennifer Chua
Unleash the power of flash. Get instructed on how to gain full control over professional studio flash system. Flashlight is especially suited for fashion and portrait shots. This is a multi-badge induction that would allow you access to the full suite of Elinchrom (industry standard) studio system.
Location: F204 Image Capture Lab
