Design Faculty

Dr. Cameron Rose (Program Leader) - crose@collarts.edu.au

Dr. Cameron Rose is an award-winning filmmaker, director and multimedia designer and artist. His research has investigated how art and design are contact zones where individuals and society explore problems and issues collaboratively. Dr. Rose’s diverse career includes roles such as the Associate Creative Director of a television production studio in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Cathy Sison (Program Coordinator) - csison@collarts.edu.au

Cathy Sison is an Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Calligrapher from Melbourne. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked as a brand designer for notable companies including Thankyou, Frank Green, Lululemon, and Hairhouse (Warehouse). Recently returning from NYC as the former Head of Shillington School of Design, Cathy has also built a thriving calligraphy business. She is actively involved in the Assisterhood mentorship program and conducts numerous workshops around Melbourne and NYC.

Cathy Sison on LinkedIn

Dr. Cameron Rose (Program Leader) - crose@collarts.edu.au

Dr. Cameron Rose is an award-winning filmmaker, director and multimedia designer and artist. His research has investigated how art and design are contact zones where individuals and society explore problems and issues collaboratively. Dr. Rose’s diverse career includes roles such as the Associate Creative Director of a television production studio in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Cameron Rose on LinkedIn

Cathy Sison (Program Coordinator) - csison@collarts.edu.au

Cathy Sison is an Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Calligrapher from Melbourne. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked as a brand designer for notable companies including Thankyou, Frank Green, Lululemon, and Hairhouse (Warehouse). Recently returning from NYC as the former Head of Shillington School of Design, Cathy has also built a thriving calligraphy business. She is actively involved in the Assisterhood mentorship program and conducts numerous workshops around Melbourne and NYC.

Cathy Sison on LinkedIn

Jenni Woods (Program Leader)- jwoods@collarts.edu.au

Jenni is an interior designer, visual creative and educator with a long career in the creative industries. Establishing and running a successful building business for over 30 years, Jenni has been immersed in all facets of the built environment. Jenni has been teaching for over 15 years, and has been active in the VET and Higher Education programs since joining Collarts in 2017. Membership on industry advisory committees both at RMIT and Collarts ensures the collaboration of industry in her teaching.

Jenni Woods on LinkedIn

Reena Iyer (Program Coordinator)

Reena Iyer is an architectural designer with over 21 years of professional experience, having worked as an architect and taught in three continents across the globe. During this period she has had the opportunity to work in the United States as a senior architectural designer, run an architectural and interior design practice with her partner in India and being an integral part of the design team at a leading Melbourne design studio, specialising in high-end homes.

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Rikki Bunder (Program Leader) - rbunder@collarts.edu.au

Rikki-Paul Bunder is a passionate photographer and educator. He has spent the last 20 years as a professional photographer, artist and educator. Rikki brings his many years of experience as a commercial advertising photographer and his passion for landscape and fine art photography into the classroom every day.

Rikki Bunder on LinkedIn