Art, Design & Technology

End-of-Year ADT Domain Exhibition: A Celebration of Creativity, Skill and Innovation

The Visual Arts, Design & Technology community came together on Wednesday 5th November for our much-anticipated End-of-Year ADT Domain Exhibition — and what an extraordinary celebration it was. The Holloway Innovation Centre was buzzing with energy as families, staff, students and friends explored an inspiring showcase of work from Years VCE Visual Arts, Visual Communication Design, Media, Food Studies, and our dedicated Year 7-9 Art Academy program.

This year’s exhibition highlighted the exceptional breadth and depth of creativity across the domain. From expressive paintings and sculptural forms to intricate architectural models, typography explorations, animations, photography series, digital design work, and self-directed Art Academy projects, the show demonstrated remarkable technical growth, creativity and conceptual development. 

Art Academy Highlights

Our Art Academy students (Years 7–9) presented an impressive body of self-directed work, including artist books, painting, illustration, sculpture, mixed media and a collaborative project, the group mural. Their commitment to extending their practice beyond the classroom shone through in the originality and ambition behind their pieces.

A special acknowledgement goes to our Year 9 Art Academy students, whom we proudly farewelled after completing three wonderful years in the program.

Celebrating Excellence: Award Winners 2025

On the exhibition night, we recognised a number of outstanding students whose dedication, creativity and craftsmanship set them apart:

• Principal’s Award – VCE Level: Jin Jin
• Principal’s Award – Art Academy Level: Dominique Olivieri
• VCE Visual Communication Design: Lekha Veerisetty
• VCE Art Making & Exhibiting: Dylan Hopkins
• VCE Media: Seb Baker

• People’s Choice Award: Lucy Roberts

   

These students demonstrated excellence in skill, process, creativity and commitment. Congratulations to all award recipients!

Special Acknowledgements

A huge thank you to the entire ADT team for their tireless work throughout the year and in preparing the exhibition — planning, designing, mounting displays, organising logistics, supporting students, and creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere.

Two extra special shout-outs go to:

• Kate Wallis and the Year 11 Food Studies students for the fantastic catering — a new and very popular addition this year.

• Scott Hobson for organising the live student music performances that added so much to the ambience of the evening.

   

We also raised $385 from the sale of cards and badges featuring student artwork — funds that will directly support future ADT initiatives.

Penny Fernandez

ADT Domain Leader