Kingsway Christian College

Art, Design and Media Resource Centre

The Brief:

A new resource centre where art, design and media comes alive!

Location
Darch, Western Australia
Builder
McCorkell Constructions
Construction
Stage 2A – May 2023
Stage 2B – June 2024
Photographer
Silvertone Photography

The Kingsway Catholic College Art, Design, and Media Resource Centre is an innovative project aimed at fostering creativity, collaboration, and learning in arts and media education. Centrally located on campus, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to inspire students, educators, and the community.

The Media Room features cutting-edge technology, offering students a space to explore digital arts, film production, and interactive media. Flexible workstations and advanced audio-visual facilities make it ideal for creative projects. Complementing this, the Sound Rooms provide acoustically optimized spaces for audio production, music composition, and podcast creation, equipped with high-quality recording tools for professional-grade output.

At the heart of the centre is the Resource Centre, housing an extensive collection of reference materials, digital archives, and multimedia resources. Its mix of collaborative and private workspaces encourages both academic excellence and independent research.

The Seminar Room is a multifunctional space for lectures, workshops, and presentations. Its adaptable seating and advanced technology support diverse learning experiences, including guest speaker events. The Forum encourages dialogue and teamwork with modular furniture and multimedia connectivity, making it a hub for discussions, group projects, and interactive presentations.

For hands-on artistic endeavors, the Work Room provides fully equipped stations for painting, sculpture, and other tactile arts, enabling students to bring their creative visions to life. Additionally, strategically placed meeting spaces throughout the centre support spontaneous discussions, project planning, and team collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation and idea-sharing.

The Kingsway Catholic College Arts, Design, and Media Resource Centre is more than a building; it’s a dynamic learning environment that inspires creativity, empowers collaboration, and enhances education in arts and media. Its thoughtfully designed spaces and cutting-edge facilities ensure it will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of creative education at the college.