MEGAN YOUNG

megsyoung@optusnet.com.au
Phone: 0401 911 221
Sydney, Australia.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Photography
(visual culture) (photojournalism)

Griffith University,
Queensland College of Art.
www.gu.edu.au

  • Publication Design
  • Elective Project in Design
  • Photographic Design
  • Photographic Practice
  • Art and Photographic Theory
  • Survival Skills and Community Project
  • Individual Project
  • News Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Social Documentary
  • Sports Photography

This degree gave me a broad knowledge in a wide range of practical applications in the areas of Media, Photography, Design and Art Theory. Its focus was on new technologies and methods for today’s modern industry.


Graduate Diploma in Design

University of Technology, Sydney.
www.uts.edu.au

  • Computer Graphics
  • Digital Print Media
  • Design Practice
  • Design Case Studies
  • Psychology of Design
  • Web Design
  • Internet Design
  • Sustainable Desig
  • Marketing and Design

This course has further enhanced my technical knowledge, giving me the skills to undertake a range of creative projects through all stages of production. I have also acquired a practical education in the business, psychology and sustainable aspects of design.


STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE:


The Herald Sun Newspaper
-Melbourne (2001)
The Australian Magazine
– Sydney (2000)
The Mercury Newspaper
– Hobart (1999)

EXPERIENCE:


Freelance Photographer and Photo Assistant.

Digital Department Head, PQ Imaging.
In this position I undertake or delegate all digital photographic jobs for this Imaging Business.
Tasks included: calculating quotes, digital printing and scanning, image manipulation and restoration, corporate and professional imaging packages, in-house advertising and promotional design.
(Position held from January 2002)

Contributor for Photo Review, Australia
www.photoreview.com.au
Contributing digital technology reviews for the online and magazine publication.
(Position held since March 2003)

Editorial Board Member
The Australian Photojournalist.
This is the magazine of the Australian Photojournalism Association, which aims to promote high standards of photojournalism.
In this position I sourced, laid out and edited images and articles.
The magazine is designed and laid out in Quark Xpress. Images are handled in Adobe Photoshop.
www.australianpj.com/journal
(position held from Feb-Nov 2001)

Staff Photographer
Queensland Biennial Music Festival (2001).
Photographs for publicity and for the organisation’s web site.

Media Assistant
Goodwill Games (2001)
Volunteer in The Main Press Centre and assisted staff at Games venues throughout Brisbane.


Photographs Commissioned by The Schizophrenia Fellowship

For Mental Health Week (2001)
Exhibited at St. George Square, Brisbane.

Photographs Commissioned by Austcare for Refugee Week (2000).
Exhibited at the Queensland Museum.

COMPETITIONS:

Winner of the 2001 ‘Hobday and Hingston’ Bursary.
Awarded to one undergraduate visual art student in Queensland by the Queensland Art Gallery.


Hornsby Art Society Show 2003.
Highly Commended.

INTERESTS:
Design, Photography and Art are my greatest passions. I love to spend time with people who share my enthusiasm and passion for this special area. Travel is very important to me, as I am energised by seeing new places and meeting new people. I love all things out doors and have recently become a qualified scuba diver.

REFEREES:
Earl Bridger
Head of Photography
Queensland College of Art
Griffith University
Ph (07) 3875 3170
Fax (07) 3875 3202
E.Bridger@mailbox.gu.edu.au

David Lloyd
Policy Executive / Editorial Member
The Australian Photojournalist
Ph (07) 3875 3172
D.Lloyd@mailbox.gu.edu.au