Copyright © 2012 - Vega SchoolCorporatePhotography51http://www.vegaschool.com//news/naretha-pretorius-mastersCorporateIf we haven't said it before, here it is again: Vega navigators are serious about academia. Academic Co-Navigator at Vega Durban, Naretha Pretorius, received her Masters degree. Dr Carla Enslin, National Academic Navigator, writes a note of congratulations.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +02002012-02-10T00:00:00+02:00<div>If we haven't said it before, here it is again: Vega navigators are serious about academia.</div><div><br /></div><div>Academic Co-Navigator at Vega Durban, Naretha Pretorius, received her Masters degree. Below is a note from Dr Carla Enslin, National Academic Navigator.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>--&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Not only does Naretha officially receive her Masters, she receives it cum laude.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are very proud of you Naretha!</div><div><br /></div><div>“Naretha conducted a "journey of awareness" which is a self-study that explored her identity as a white Afrikaans speaking woman during and post-Apartheid. &nbsp; She explored her, her family, her community of origin and especially her mother’s memories as a form of inquiry. &nbsp;The inquiry included the use of memorabilia, visiting and engaging in significant places and by sharing their stories and their lived experiences. &nbsp;Her journey of awareness was undertaken to develop a better understanding of her art practice and of her beliefs. &nbsp;The result of her study was a solo exhibition entitled "Onthaal Onthul" as well as a dissertation, which she passed with distinction. &nbsp;You can visit her blog to have a look at her work and to read her catalogue: www.narethapretorius.wordpress.com”</div><div><br /></div><div>Respect,</div>Carla50http://www.vegaschool.com//news/1st-yr-2012CorporateKindly take note of the following registration dates when preparing to register. Also please take note of the documents that will be required from you on registration day.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +02002012-01-13T00:00:00+02:00<p>2012 is upon us and we look forward to welcoming you on campus. Kindly take note of the following registration dates when preparing to register.</p><p>If you would like to register earlier than these dates, please contact your campus and arrange an appointment with your Relationship Navigator (if you are 2nd or 3rd year). If you are a 1st year student (or registering at Vega for the first time) who would like to register earlier please arrange an appointment with your Contact Navigator. <br /></p><p>REGISTRATION DAYS <br />The dates and times below are reserved for registration and have been scheduled according to year and programme of study:<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Programme/s</span><br />&nbsp;<br /></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">BA Brand Building and Management 1</span> - Wednesday 1 February - 09h00-12h30</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Higher Certificate in Photography</span> - Wednesday 1 February - 13h30-17h00</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Advanced Certificate in Professional Photography</span> - Wednesday 1 February - 13h30-17h00</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diploma in Integrated Brand Communications 1</span> - Thursday 2 February - 09h00-12h00</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">BA Honours in Brand Leadership (full-time and part-time)</span> - Thursday 2 February - 13h00-17h00</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">BA Communications Management specialising in Creative Brand Communications 1</span> - Surnames commencing "A" through to "M" - Friday 3 February - 09h00-12h30</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">BA Communications Management specialising in Creative Brand Communications 1</span> - Surnames commencing "N" through to "Z" - Friday 3 February - 13h30-16h00</li></ul><p></p><p>Please ensure that you bring the following documents on the day that you come through to register (or before) otherwise you will not be permitted to register:</p><ul><li>ORIGINAL Registration Contract already completed in full and signed where indicated by the student, parent/guardian and account payer. Please also ensure that the bottom of each page is initialed, as are all other designated spaces in the Terms and Conditions – acknowledging awareness and acceptance of specific clauses.</li><li>Legally certified copy of the student’s ID (passport if a foreign student)<br /></li><li>Legally certified copy of the Account Payer’s ID (or passport)<br /></li><li>Legally certified copy of student’s National Senior Certificate (or equivalent)<br /></li><li>Legally certified copy of student’s post-graduate qualificationsin (applicable to the Honours, Advanced Certificate and Advanced Diploma students)<br /></li><li>Valid study permit made out to the Independent Institute of Education (applicable to foreign students)<br /></li><li>SAQA/HESA evaluations of foreign qualifications obtained (if applicable)<br /></li><li>Official translations of foreign language documents if applicable<br /></li></ul><p>For your convenience, Vega has authorised Navigators on each campus who can certify documentation. Please bring your originals plus copies and we will certify on campus. Please note, faxed or e-mailed copies of certified documents will not be accepted.</p><p>PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp; Van Schaik Book Stores will be on campus selling prescribed text books during registration or orientation - please confirm with your campus. We look forward to journeying with you in 2012!<br /></p>48http://www.vegaschool.com//news/notvegathinkingCorporateWe'd like you to find and point out Not Vega Thinking - whether it's a door that reads pull when it should read push, the lasagna container bottom instructing you not to turn the contents over, the ironic placement of a no-fishing sign on a beach frequented by fishermen or the local hospital where the terminal ward is run by one Dr Kevorkian.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-12-01T00:00:00+02:00<div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Design is as much a matter of finding problems <br />as it is solving them. -Bryan Lawson<br /></div><br />With this in mind we're looking for problems. We're looking for "Not Vega Thinking".<br /><br />We'd like you to find and point out Not Vega Thinking - whether it's a door that reads pull when it should read push, the lasagna container bottom instructing you not to turn the contents over, the ironic placement of a no-fishing sign on a beach frequented by fishermen or the local hospital where the terminal ward is run by one Dr Kevorkian.<br /><br />To the person who finds the best example of Not Vega Thinking... We'll give that person an Apple iPad.<br /><br />And who knows... Maybe the Vega thinking inspired by this problem, changes the way we do things forever.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the competition</span><br />The competition starts on Thursday 01 December 2011 and will end at midnight on Sunday 8 January 2012. <br />Competition rules below. <br /><br />To enter submit your Not Vega Thinking entry with a brief explanation of the concept and a photo on one of the following platforms:<br /><br /><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flickr</span><br />1. Join the Not Vega Thinking group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/notvegathinking/<br />2. Upload the photo to your account with brief explanation of your concept in the description. <br />3. Go to the photo you want to submit. <br />4. Click "Actions" then "Add to a group". <br />5. Choose the “Not Vega Thinking” group and you're done.<br /></div><br /><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Facebook</span><br />1. Like The Official VEGA School Page - http://www.facebook.com/VegaSchool<br />2. Go to your own wall.<br />3. Upload photo with brief explanation of your concept in the description.<br />4. Tag The Official VEGA School Page in the photograph.<br /></div><p><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Competition Rules</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The competition is open to all </span><span style="font-style: italic;">eligible entrants</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> except for staff members of Vega, the School of Brand Leadership or holding company Advtech and immediate families.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. <br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">If a response from the winner is required by Vega after being notified of their winnings, the winner is required to respond within two months of being notified or they may forfeit their prize if Vega sees fit.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Prizes will only be delivered within South Africa.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Entrants have to be members of the Facebook- or Flicker page in order to enter.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Entrants must upload their photos in the exact manner explained in order to enter the competition.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The judges will choose a shortlist of finalists at the end of the competition. These will be displayed in a ‘finalist’ album on Facebook and Flickr.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Entries are judged on conceptual merits.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Vega reserves the right to use the images entered into the competition on its website and on Facebook for no extra payment.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The prizes are not transferable, nor can they be converted into cash.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Vega reserves the right to amend the competition closing date and winner announcement date at it's discretion. </span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The prizes must be taken up within 12 months of the closing date, at a time to suit both the hosts and the winners, unless otherwise specified.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><br /></p>49http://www.vegaschool.com//news/entrance-challenge-competitionCorporateThe search is on for inspired Vega thinking. Entrance challenge’s taking place over December and January will be subject to a close second look into the innate creative thinking ability of prospective students. Outstanding thinking will be rewarded with an Apple iPad.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-12-01T00:00:00+02:00The search is on for inspired Vega thinking. Entrance challenge’s taking place over December and January will be subject to a close second look into the innate creative thinking ability of prospective students. Outstanding thinking will be rewarded with an Apple iPad.<br /><br />The entrance challenge is a four hour workshop where Vega applicants are challenged to find a creative solution to a given brief. Prospective Veganites need to demonstrate creative- and innovative thinking skills and present their ideas to their peers and the presiding lecturers. <br /><br />Competition covers all entrance challenges written during December 2011 and January 2012. All Vega applicants who write their entrance challenges during this time will automatically be entered and don’t need to do anything else to be considered.<br /><br />To book to write an entrance challenge you need to get in touch with the Contact Navigator at your chosen campus - you can find the details by clicking here. http://www.vegaschool.com/content/our-campuses<br /><br />Or you can ask the campus to get in touch with you by completing the Show Programme Interest on the right side of this page.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Competition Rules</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">All Vega applicants who write entrance challenges during December 2011 and January 2012 will automatically be considered for the contest.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Only serious applications will be considered.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Applicants who have written entrance challenges before the start of the contest or will write after will not be considered.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Relationship to staff members of Vega, the School of Brand Leadership or holding company Advtech and immediate families must be disclosed. </span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The competition is open to all eligible entrants who are applying for first year studies at Vega the School of Brand Leadership.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Prizes will only be delivered to a Vega campus where the student has applied or intends to study.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">If a response from the winner is required by Vega after being notified of their winnings, the winner is required to respond within two months of being notified or they may forfeit their prize if Vega sees fit.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Shortlisted finalists (top 5 entrance challenges presented by each campus) may be displayed in a ‘finalist’ album on Facebook, Flickr or any of the Vega online platforms.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Entries are judged on conceptual merits.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Vega reserves the right to use any work entered into the competition on its website and on Facebook without incurring cost in respect of the entrant.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The prizes are not transferable, nor can they be converted into cash.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">The prizes must be taken up within 12 months of the closing date, at a time to suit both the hosts and the winners, unless otherwise specified.</span><br style="font-style: italic;" /><br />47http://www.vegaschool.com//news/2012-VegaBordeaux-ShowcaseCorporateNovember is not only the time for exams, but also the time when all Vega final year students proudly display their portfolios. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-11-23T00:00:00+02:00<p>November is not only the time for exams, but also the time when all Vega final year students proudly display their portfolios. Members of industry, parents and all other interested parties are invited to share these accomplishments.<br /></p><p>The theme for the Vega Johannesburg Showcase is a twelve step process for recovering from bad design. <a href="http://www.vegaschool.com/Uploads/News/Flyer.jpg" rel="shadowbox"><img style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;" src="http://www.vegaschool.com/Thumbnail.ashx?Image=Uploads/News/Flyer.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Should you want to attend a Vega Showcase in Johannesburg, please contact the campus directly.</p>46http://www.vegaschool.com//news/Vega-Cape-Town-New-CampusCorporate Vega Cape Town showcases final year student work at their new campus.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-11-17T00:00:00+02:00&nbsp;Vega Cape Town showcases final year student work at their new campus.<div><br /></div><div>This year's theme is A to Z. As in a new beginning in Adderley Street - to the fight against Zzzz (never sleep).</div><div><br /></div><div>Share the excitement of this proud moment in the history of Vega Cape Town when the handsome new campus is unveiled. Be inspired by the astonishing array of sublime student work that garlands the walls, floors and doors in Vega Showcase 2011. Enjoy a drink, a snack and a chat whilst inhaling the spirit of the creative future of South Africa and beyond.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>The event will happen on 17 November 2011 at 11 Adderley Street. Open from 5pm while at 6.30pm Alderman Ian Neilson, Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, will officially welcome the campus into the world.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Click to see the invite on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150462829549175&amp;set=a.10150462829399175.432789.87113824174&amp;type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank">The Official Vega School Page</a> on facebook.&nbsp;</div><div>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/VegaSchool" target="_blank">@VegaSchool</a> on twitter.</div>45http://www.vegaschool.com//news/Carlien-Beukes-Exhibit-2011PhotographyCarlien Beukes, together with a number of fellow photographers, including Brian Joffe – Chief Executive of Bidvest opened their exhibition at the Everard Read Gallery in Rosebank.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-11-11T00:00:00+02:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; ">Carlien Beukes, together with a number of fellow photographers, including Brian Joffe – Chief Executive of Bidvest opened their exhibition at the Everard Read Gallery in Rosebank on Wednesday, 9 November.</span> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">The group of artists, calling themselves “Friends Sharing Images” each donated selected artworks for sale. Proceeds are donated to the Hospice Association of the Witwatersrand.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">&nbsp;</p><a href="http://www.vegaschool.com/Uploads/News/exhibitionReadGallery.jpg" rel="shadowbox"><img style="margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: solid 1px black; float:left; " src="http://www.vegaschool.com/Thumbnail.ashx?Image=Uploads/News/exhibitionReadGallery.jpg" alt="" /></a> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Carlien Beukes studies toward an Advanced Certificate in Professional Photography at Vega Pretoria.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">The exhibition runs until Monday, 14 November.</p>44http://www.vegaschool.com//news/2011-DBN-ShowcaseCorporateDelight in Vega Durban’s freshest and most creative talent across multiple disciplines at the year end showcase of aspiring Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Multimedia Designers, Photographers, Brand Leaders and Brand Management students.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-11-10T00:00:00+02:00The Vega Class of 2011 will be revealing the cream of their work to the world on Friday 11 November 2011. Delight in Durban’s freshest and most creative talent across multiple disciplines at the year end showcase of aspiring Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Multimedia Designers, Photographers, Brand Leaders and Brand Management students.<div><br /></div><div>The work is on display in multiple rooms on campus, with guest speakers and a gathering of Durban’s top industry professionals looking to discover the next Bright Young Thing in Branding.</div><div><br /></div><div>Light snacks and refreshments will be available, and an after-party at Sasha Nightclub follows the event.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Event Details</strong></div><div><br /></div><div>Friday 11 November 2011 from 6:30pm</div><div>Vega Durban campus (*for directions, see below)</div><div>Grid Building16, Imvubu Park Place (off Queen Nandi Drive)</div><div>Riverhorse Valley</div><div><br /></div><div>The Showcase will also be open for viewing 8am – 4pm on Monday, 14 November.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>About Vega</strong></div><div>More than a decade down and Vega’s vision of what business was to be has come to pass. In the process we have helped shape that environment and continue to help shape the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>Vega constantly strives to embody wisdomwithmagic, to find ways for brands to not only exist as “Enlightened companies and CEOs… the purpose of business being the creation of value as uniquely defined to meet the needs and wants of key-value shareholders such as staff, customers and the broader community. A brand is the ultimate vessel to deliver this value.” Gordon Cook, National Brand Navigator.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Durban campus consists of a tight group of students, lecturers and support staff who all add their own unique flavour to the world of branding. Lots of hard work and some fun have again seen fantastic results this year with a D&amp;AD finalist going to London, flying with two Loerie awards and snapping the top NPC photographic award. Our students featured in and wrote newspaper articles, our graduate students held six exhibitions in galleries such as Gallery 415 and The Collective. Our talent is on display so join us for some inspiration and a few drinks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Click <a href="http://blog.vegaschool.com/2011/11/vega-durban-showcase/#more-370">here</a> for directions.</div>43http://www.vegaschool.com//news/WDC2014CorporateJoining hands with every Capetonian, we're brimming with pride & joy because of our mother city who has been honoured with the title of World Design Capital 2014.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-10-28T00:00:00+02:00Joining hands with every Capetonian, we're brimming with pride &amp; joy because of our mother city who has been honoured with the title of World Design Capital 2014.<div><br /></div><div>World Design Capital is an award created around eight years ago by prominent international design forum ICSID. Previous winners have been Torino, Seoul and Helsinki.</div><div><br /></div><div>What this award means for Cape town (and by extension South Africa) is very briefly as follows - list inspired by <a href="http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/13/66190.html" target="_blank">this article</a></div><div>&nbsp;-#1 <strong>Boost to Cape town's economy</strong> by local government to invest in better architecture, smarter infrastructure and contemporary solutions such as green areas in the city bowl, cycle tracks, walking paths, safe areas and culture hubs. Secondly, the expected increase in tourism</div><div>-#2 <strong>Attention from the global creative community</strong> in the form of movies, music, advertising, conferences. An award like this plays a big part in influencing decisions about where to host world class functions.</div><div>-#3 <strong>Marketing for the city</strong> in the form of an increasing appearance in global media.</div><div>-#4 <strong>Focus on creative solutions</strong> that bring us together, facilitate positive change and ultimately profit society and business.</div><div><br /></div><div>Highlights from twitter:</div><div>@945Kfm: Congratulations to the beautiful city of Cape Town just crowned World Design Capital 2014 #WDC2014</div><div>@CapeTalk567: Cape Town has been declared the World Design Capital 2014. Take a well designed bow Cape Town #WDC2014</div><div>@ididthatad: So excited for the World Design Capital win! BRILLIANT CAPE TOWN!!! HELLO WORLD 2014.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more info:</div><div>Official website: <a href="http://www.capetown2014.co.za" target="_blank">www.capetown2014.co.za</a></div><div>Twitter Hashtag - #WDC2014</div>42http://www.vegaschool.com//news//breast-cancer-month-Oct2011CorporateLiz Hurley visits South Africa to raise funds for Estee Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in support of “Look Good Feel Better”.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +02002011-10-17T00:00:00+02:00Elizabeth Hurley, global ambassador of Estée Lauder's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, is very passionate about breast cancer and has championed the cause with Estee Lauder for 17 years. She recently visited South Africa in aid of raising funds for Estee Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in support of “Look Good Feel Better”. She made the point that : “Breast cancer effects both men and woman. It’s important to be aware of the dangers of developing breast cancer, as well as the importance of self examination”. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Vega CEO, Ralf Degni says that “charity begins at home. It’s for this reason that Vega has partnered with Sue Fox, CEO of Estee Lauder SA to distribute informative bookmarks and the iconic pink ribbons to all staff and students at our four campuses. At least one in every 29 South African women develop breast cancer and it’s for this reason that we encourage all our staff and students to go for regular mammograms so that nobody becomes a statistic.”</div><div><br /></div><div>Elizabeth Hurley has pertinent thoughts on breast cancer:</div><div><ul><li>Book a mammogram on a day that’s significant to you – like a birthday. It may sound odd, but this way you won’t forget.</li><li>If you have a friend who can’t afford a mammogram, get her one as a birthday- or Christmas gift.</li><li>There are passionate and talented people searching for a cure for breast cancer. It’s a fact that more women are getting breast cancer, but fewer people are dying from it. In a way, we see that as a positive.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Breast Cancer Awareness has been a huge concern and involvement for Estee Lauder Companies for over 20 years. Initially developed and founded by Evelyn H. Lauder – Sr. Corporate Vice President, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc, and Founder and Chairman of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Estee Lauder Companies have been a proud partner of “Look Good Feel Better" since its founding since 1989. "Look Good Feel Better", changes the lives of woman with cancer by improving their self-image and appearance through self-help beauty sessions.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information on breast cancer contact the Breast Cancer Association of South Africa on 0800-22-66-22 or go to cansa.org.za</div>