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<p class="MsoNormal">There is still time to submit applications for Top Designs 2014. Due date Thursday 17 October 2013.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking forward to receiving as many applications of A and A+ work from students as possible, in a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic and textiles.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Further details and application forms can be found here: <a href="http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/excellenceawards/seasonofexcellence/index.aspx">
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/excellenceawards/seasonofexcellence/index.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Participating in Top Designs is a great experience for a young designer. Here is some feedback from students who participated in 2013:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><i>The whole experience was great, exhibiting work in a professional environment, and being recognised for my hard work is a great feeling and makes Year 12 worthwhile.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><i>I loved being a part of the exhibition, and it gave me a boost in confidence with my work and skills.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><i>Being involved was the most surreal feeling in the world. Being able to see my work displayed in an art gallery, where many people would be viewing it was amazing!<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So spread the word, and we are looking forward to a bumper crop of PDT applications for 2014.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Leanne Compton
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</span></b><b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Curriculum Manager, Design and Technologies
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#244061;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Level 32 Casselden
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Melbourne VIC 3000<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/"><span style="color:blue">http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="mailto:compton.leanne.l@edumail.vic.gov.au"><span style="color:blue">compton.leanne.l@edumail.vic.gov.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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