EDUCATION:
| 1999 - Current | Undertaking a Master of Education. R.M.I.T University |
| 1993 | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Designer Technique Melbourne. |
| 1979-1982 | B.Art (Photog.) Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. |
| 1974 | Diploma of Education. LaTrobe University, Melbourne |
| 1971-1973 | B.Sc. (Maths/Computer Science) University of Melbourne |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
| 1993- Current | Set up own studio complex, known as Twilight Zone Studios, Richmond - from which "Les Horvat Photography Pty.Ltd." is currently operating. |
| 1992- 1993 | Operated as "Les Horvat Photography Pty.Ltd." from Penny Lane Studios, South Yarra. |
| 1989-1992 | Operated as "Les Horvat Photography Pty.Ltd." from The Lighthouse Photographic Centre, Prahran. |
| 1985-1989 | Operated as "Les Horvat Photography" from Dow Street Studio, South Melbourne. |
| 1983-1985 | Freelance advertising photographer, with Peter Walton & Ass., South Melbourne. |
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT:
| 1989 -1999 | CHAIRPERSON, R.M.I.T.University, Department of Visual Communications, Course Advisory Committee (Photography) |
| 1993 | CHAIRPERSON, R.M.I.T. University, Photography Course Review, Department of Visual Communications |
| 1989-1990 | VICE PRESIDENT, Victorian Division, Australian Institute of Professional Photography |
| 1988 -1989 | MEMBER, R.M.I.T. Faculty of Art, Course Advisory Committee (Photography) |
| 1987-1990 | MEMBER, Victorian Divisional Council, Australian Institute of Professional Photography |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
| 1993 -Current | LECTURER (Part-time), R.M.I.T University, Department of Visual Communications (Photography) |
| 1991 -Current | TUTOR (Part-time), Photography Studies College, Melbourne. |
| 1990-1991 | EXTERNAL EXAMINER, (final year assessment), Photography Studies College, Melbourne. |
| 1989-1990 | LECTURER (Part-time), Australian College of Photography Art and Communication, Melbourne. |
| 1987-1989 | EXTERNAL EXAMINER, (final year assessment), Australian College of Photography Art and Communication, Melbourne. |
| 1986 -1997 | EXTERNAL EXAMINER, (final year assessment), R.M.I.T. Department Of Photography. |
| 1977-1978 | TEACHER, Borough Of Harringey, London. (Maths/Science) |
| 1975-1976 | TEACHER, Swinburne Technical School, Melbourne. (Maths/Science) |
PUBLICATIONS:
| 1998 | The Australian Photographers Collection. The Society of Advertising, Commercial and Magazine Photographers. |
| 1996 | The International Exhibition Award Book. Korean Professional Photographers Association. |
| 1995 | The Australian Photographers Collection. The Society of Advertising, Commercial and Magazine Photographers. |
| 1992 | Picture This. Arts Training Victoria. |
| 1991 | Industrial and Commercial Photography. March/April (Yaffa Publications) |
| 1989 | Optimum 1989 (R.M.I.T) |
| 1987 | Australian Photography. January (Photo Publishing Company) |
| 1986 | Professional Photography. September (Iris Publishing) |
| 1986 | Industrial and Commercial Photography. November/December (Yaffa Publications) |
| 1985 | Professional Photography. May (Iris Publishing) |
| 1983 | Advertising Art. March/April (Art Pro.) |
AWARDS:
| 1999 | GOLD AWARD,
Australian Professional Photography Awards Three SILVER AWARDS, Australian Professional Photography Awards Runner Up, Australian Advertising Photographer of the Year, A.I.P.P
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| 1998 | Accepted into the
ACMP, Fuji, Australian Photographers Collection
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| 1997 | Three SILVER
AWARDS, Australian Professional Photography Awards Conferred MASTER status from the A.I.P.P
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| 1996 | SILVER, Australian
Professional Photography Awards
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| 1995 | Three SILVER
AWARDS, Australian Professional Photography Awards
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| 1994 | Accepted into the
ACMP, Fuji, Australian Photographers Collection
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| 1994 | Three SILVER
AWARDS, Australian Professional Photography Awards
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| 1992 | SILVER, Australian
Professional Photography Awards
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| 1991 | SILVER, A.I.P.P
National Print Awards
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| 1990 | Two SILVER AWARDS,
A.I.P.P. National Print Awards WINNER, Ilford Perpetual Trophy WINNER, A.I.P.P. Victorian Print Awards
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| 1989 | SILVER, A.I.P.P.
National Print Awards
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| 1988 | WINNER, Associate
Category, A.I.P.P. Victorian Print Awards
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| 1987 | Two SILVER AWARDS,
A.I.P.P National Print Awards
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| 1986 | WINNER, Kodak
Professional Achievement Award Four SILVER AWARDS, A.I.P.P. National Print Awards
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| 1985 | Three SILVER
AWARDS, Institute of Australian Photography, Merit Awards
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| 1984 | SILVER, Institute
of Australian Photography. Merit Awards
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EXHIBITIONS:
| 1996 | Images Alive.
Digital Imaging Exhibition, Westpac Gallery Commercial Photography Internationale. Korean Professional Photographers Association. KOREA |
| 1987 | Graduate Retrospective. Group exhibition, R.M.I.T. Gallery. MELBOURNE |
CLIENTS INCLUDE:
| Miele, Coles Myer, Telstra, Kraft, Australia Post, Seven Network, Mobil, Shell, Cadbury, Dulux, B.H.P., Whiltshire, C.U.B., Diners Club, Ilford(Aust.), Tanoa Hotel Group- Fiji, Deeko, National Australia Bank, Franklin Mint, McCormack Foods, A.C.I., T.A.B., Campbell's Soups, Vicroads, Yellow Pages, Telstra, Uncle Tobys, Crown Casino. | |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Place Of Birth: | Budapest, Hungary |
| Date of Birth: | November 3rd, 1953 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| No. Of Children: | Four |
| City Of Residence: | Melbourne |
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