Southern Institute of Technology students are planning a spectacular, multi-disciplinary, end-of-year show for the Southland public next week. 

The Bachelor of Screen Arts and Bachelor of Fashion (Design & Technology ) students are producing Think and Create, to showcase their hard work and effort during a year interrupted by Covid-19 challenges. 

Previous annual showcases have featured work by film, animation and visual art students, but for the first time, works from gaming and fashion students will also be included.  

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Regular guest tutor and writer Duncan Sarkies says SIT has been a real hotbed of creativity for a long time now. 

“I come down and teach here every year and I love being around this kind of energy. It is full of people with deep imaginations who have real passion for their craft. This showcase is a great opportunity to see them at their best,” he said.  

SIT’s Creative Industries programme manager, Dr Kathryn McCully, said the students were in the mood for a bit of a celebration.  

“It’s been a difficult, challenging year, adapting to blended delivery learning earlier (due to lockdown), then having to transition back into full-time study on-site.  

“They’re really looking forward to the night, given how Covid has affected their year. I’m just glad they’re going to be able to walk the stage,” she said.  

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A fashion show, and film and animation screening will take place at Centre Stage on Thursday 12th November, from 6.45pm.  

The show will be followed by an awards presentation, celebrating top student achievements. 

 For those who are unable to attend the awards night in person, the work will be made available for viewing online. 

An exhibition will be displayed at the Raw Gallery at SIT’s Downtown Campus, at 25 Don Street, Invercargill from 5.30pm, November 12 and 13. 

Entry is free.