Nurul Rahman A: 208 / 25-33 Wills Street, 3000 Melbourne, Victoria M: +61.432.211.074 / E: nurul.rahman@gmail.com Education History March 2006 - in progress March - June 2008 July 2003 2005 June 1999 2002 Oct 1994 Oct 1995 Feb 1992- Feb 1994 PhD candidate in Communication (Graphic Design) School of Media and Communication RMIT University, Melbourne www.nurulrahman.com www.malaysianidentity.com http://mcdstudio.rmit.edu.au/people/nurul.html Certificate IV in Teaching and Assessment TAA 40104 MBG Education, Melbourne Master of Design in Communication Design Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours. (BFA) in Graphic Communication Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia Diploma in Graphic Design EQUATOR Academy, Penang, Malaysia Diploma in Commercial Arts SAIN Academy of Arts, Penang, Malaysia Professional & Industry Experience Teacher, Casual (Oct 2007- Present) Graphic and PrePress, Cambridge International College (CIC), London Store, Elisabeth St, Melbourne. - Teaching basic design, concepts, typography and produce graphic Research Assistant, Contract (Nov -Dec 2006, 2007, 2008,) Research Report 2008, School of Applied Communication, RMIT University - Concept and layout design for school research report 2008. - http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;id=h3pr5xjav3bx1;status=a?qry=school%20of%20applied%2 0communication%20research%20report&STYPE=ENTIRE 1
Professional & Industry Experience Radio Presenter, Casual (May 2006-2009) ZZZ Melbourne Ethnic Community Radio - Malaysian Channel George St, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria. Exam Supervisor, Casual (Jul 2006) School of Applied Communication, RMIT - Supervising the final year degree student in Communication Studies examination Assistant Registrar, Full-Time (Jul 2002- May 2003) Marketing and Public Relation, Institute of Graduate Studies, USM - Responsible in promotions, advertising, marketing, exhibitions and designing. - Managing international student, registration and graduate studies program. Tutor, Part Time, (Jun 2002 Oct 2002) School of Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia Course: Graphic Communication / 2D Graphic Teacher, Part-Time, (Nov 2002 Feb 2003) EQUATOR Academy, Penang Malaysia Course: Computer Graphic Designer, Internship, (Feb 2001 Jun 2001) IQ Card Services Sdn Bhd, Kelana Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia - Creating Company Identity, designing promotional item, web design, software interface and advertising Research Assistant, Contract (Jul 2001 - Oct 2001) School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia - Assisted Prof. Dr. Ramli Mohamed on Cinematography Research - Collected data, and analyzed survey data Secretariat, (8-12 Oct 2001) The 21st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - Industrial Science and Technology Working Group Meeting (APEC - ISTWG) Rasa Sayang Hotel, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia - Accountable for designing layout, interface and assist the participant in presentations Art Director Full-Time (April 1996 May 1999) Rhythm Consolidated Berhad, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Responsible in concepts and ideas for in-house design item such as corporate branding, promotions, advertising, web-design and exhibitions - Consulting client on print design, branding, and interface design Pre-Press & Graphic Artist, Full-Time (Nov 1995 Mar 1996) Laser Scan Sdn. Bhd., Butterworth, Penang Malaysia. - Accountable for idea and concept, designing, pree-press and color separation output - Managing, coordinate job sheet, staff and studio Nurul Rahman, CV2009 2
Professional & Industry Experience Graphic Artist, Part Time, (Apr 1993 Dec 1993) Park Royal Hotel, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia. - Responsible for display and hotel promotions Display Artist, Internship, (Jan 1993 Apr 1993) Park Royal Hotel, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia - Designing for hotel display and promotional items Exhibition, Symposium & Conference Rahman, N. 16-17 Dec, 2008. Online Discussion as a New Research Practice, International Conference of Postgraduate Education 08 (ICPE 08), Penang, Malaysia. Rahman, N. 1-3 July, 2008. Can Online Discussion be used as a New Research Practice, Is This An Asian Country? The 17th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA), Melbourne, Australia. Rahman, N, 9-11 July 2008, Questioning the Notion of Malaysian Identity, New Views 2 - Conversations and Dialogues in Graphic Design : http://newviews.co.uk/gallery/posters The London College of Arts, London. Rahman, N. 12 May, 2007. Brand Malaysia? Thinking to understand Malaysian Identity from 1957-2007, Design:Research:Practice Symposium, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania. Rahman, N. Feb.26-Mar 3, 2006 Fashion City Exhibition, L Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Adventure Program. http://mcdstudio.rmit.edu.au/projects/fashioncity.html. Federation Square, Melbourne. Australia. Showcase Malaysia 2003, with The XIII NAM Summit 2003 (Feb 26-28, 2003) This project undertaken under the School of Graduate Studies that aims is to promoto courses for higher education in USM. The exhibition was held in the exhibition area at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur. - Responsible for designing concepts for the exhibition and promotional packs. Industrial Design and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), (May 18-20, 2002) This was a collaborative project by School of Arts bachelors degree student with research and development department to exhibit research products from USM. The exhibition was held in Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Accountable in concept, booth design, layout of the exhibition, product display Nurul Rahman, CV2009 3
Marketing & Promotion Marketing Officer, (12 Jun-18 Jun 2004) Malaysia Internal Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Timber Flooring Expo, Melbourne, Australia - Promoting and assisting prospectors for timber product Marketing Officer, (5 May-11 Jun 2005) Malaysia Internal Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Design Build Exhibition Show, Sydney, Australia - In charge of promotion and support prospect traders Awards Fellowship Award, Malaysian Higher Education Department (2006- Present) Public Service Department of Malaysia (MoHe) Fellowship Award, Program Academic Scholar Training Scheme (ASTS), (2003-2005) Universiti Sains Malaysia http://www.usm.my/art/html/fcl_ests.htm Best Booth Design (ITEX), (2002) International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Most Friendly Booth (2002) Design Exhibition, ABN UMBRO Museum and Gallery, Penang, Malaysia Professional Skills Design Design Theory and Practice, Pre-Press and Publishing Technique Software skills Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Macromedia Freehand, Quark Express Basic Web and Interface Design Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver Photography Studio Photography, Portrait, Scenery, SLR, Digital Imaging, Black & White Processing, Darkroom Office and Presentation Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat Professional, IWork 4
Members wrega ( Malaysian Graphic Design Association) AGDA (Australian Graphic Design Association) http://directory.agda.com.au/profile/14871/individual/nat/1/30/individual/keyword/nurul+rahman Language Speaking : Writing : Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu (Malay) Excellent / Academic writing in English and Bahasa Melayu (Malay) Interest Out-door: camping, jungle tracking, Stage performance: Singing, acting and dancing. Community aid, Travelling. Band Member (Vocal) :Nurul & The Black Label Jazz www.myspace.com/nurulrahman References Australia 1 Nasya Bahfen, Dr Lecturer in Journalism School of Media and Communication RMIT University Melbourne, Australia. Malaysia 1 Fazia Ali, Datin Chief Assistant Registrar Institute of Graduate Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia Penang, Malaysia 2 Alan Withfield, Prof, Dr Dean for Research National Institute of Design Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Australia. 2 Najib Ahmad Dawa, Prof, Director National Arts Gallery Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Further details will be given upon request) 5