Lecture 5 - Homework - Researching more presidents

Going back and researching topic/topics further -

Education: 

After class on Monday some people brought up to me that school is not actually free and that people do not get education equality.

In research it is true that people must pay donations, but if they do not have the money to pay for them they are entitled to apply for financial support through this to ensure their children still have a chance at the same education every other student is receiving - 

School fees

It’s free to go to a state school — but the school can ask for donations towards their running costs.

State-integrated schools can charge fees called ‘attendance dues’ for building costs or building maintenance.

Schools can also ask you to help with the cost of:

• school trips
• take home items
• events
• other activities not covered in the standard curriculum. 

You need to agree to pay these charges. If you’re asked for a donation or fee from a state school and can't pay it, contact the school principal — you might be entitled to financial support.

You'll also need to provide exercise books, pens and pencils for your child to use at school.

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Ensuring a good education for all is part of the Kiwi concept of 'giving everyone a fair go'. New Zealand is comfortably in the world’s top 20 nations for the quality of our schools according to the OECD in 2015. All eight of our universities are ranked in the top 500 QS World University Rankings 2015/16. 

Most children here - 95% of them - get some form of ECE, usually for 20-22 hours a week. For three and four year olds, the first 20 hours are fully funded by the government.

ALL CHILDREN - NO MATTER WHAT THEIR VISA SITUATION.

State schools are the choice for the vast majority of New Zealand children (85%). Schooling is free at these schools, although parents are asked for a contribution to help cover costs of activities that are outside of the core curriculum. Typically this will be around NZ$250- $650. There will also be other charges for sports, school trips, special tuition, exam fees, and other course related costs. - 

Extra costs occur when children do things outside the typical curriculum - these fees are for this, but the base education is free for all children in New Zealand.

From age six to 16, schooling is compulsory.

In-equality article saying that education is not actually free in New Zealand:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11390477

In recent years, the Government had increased operational grant funding rates in line with, or slightly above, general inflation, to help schools cover any cost increases, said Katrina Casey, the ministry's head of sector enablement and support.

Over the next four years, school operating grants in New Zealand would increase by $85.3 million, bringing the total amount spent on school operational grants to $1.23 billion during 2014.

Last night, Education Minister Hekia Parata emphasised that all students between the ages of five and 19 were entitled to a free education, and parents could not be forced to pay donations. However, boards could ask for donations for extra activities or projects.

Education is free - people cannot be forced to pay donations. 

Some interesting articles sent through by Matt -

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/76475500/Exodus-to-New-Zealand-Kiwis-fleeing-back-home-joined-by-Australians

Their ideas surrounding how New Zealand really isn't a bad place and we are a really good country where everyone can really make something of themselves no matter where they come from. 

Previously, the high wages and mining boom of Australia were drawcards but then economic fortunes changed and tensions increased over entitlements offered to New Zealanders.

Most New Zealanders moving to Australia must apply for a Special Category Visa, which denies them the benefits of permanent residency. 

There are more people moving back into New Zealand than those leaving for Australia. 

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/76785336/Streuth-Aussie-professionals-moving-to-New-Zealand-in-droves

Where the bloody hell are you? Well it turns out one in three Australians are considering ditching their motherland to set up home among their Trans-Tasman rivals. 

Australian families and high earners are among those most willing to consider crossing the ditch for the right opportunity, a survey by recruitment company CareerOne found.

New Zealand has career opportunities, the strong economy, cheaper living and a better lifestyle in New Zealand.

The lure of a good job opportunity and the Kiwi lifestyle attracted her across the Tasman, she said.

The top five reasons Australians move to New Zealand

- Improved lifestyle: It can be a rat-race in Auckland at times, but nothing like Australia's big cities. Most Kiwis still have time to smile. 

- Strong economy: Australia's economy has taken a hit from falling resource prices while New Zealand's remains strong. New Zealand businesses are outperforming their Aussie counterparts in some areas. 

- Political stability: Love him or hate him, at least New Zealand can keep up with who the current Prime Minister is. A revolving door of Australian leaders makes it hard to follow. New Zealand's progressive policies are also attractive. Gay marriage is legal here, while the Australian Government has buried its head in the sand over the issue.

- Attractive place to live: Skifields, beaches, mountains and bush. Take your pick. You'll find most are within driving distance.

- Cost of living. You think Auckland house prices are high? Try living in Sydney where the median house price is AUD $800,000 (NZD $850,000).

New Zealand really isn't a bad place, we have a great economy, a stable affordable housing and a great friendly vibe welcoming to many different cultures throughout the world. 

Good key points:

Artist Model Presidents - 

Looking specifically at symbolisms and illustrative ideas around broader topics which I could take specific parts of and incorporate into my designs.

This poster is a positive one, promoting equality with the simplistic use of the old style pen with the new technology showing the difference between then and now and that still children can access even now, no matter where they are from a great education. The wehi you respond to this is the information and simplistic use of it makes you think about this idea.

I like the visual balance and the simple colour scheme with the nice layout of the type at the top.

This poster I like the use of the typography to create a shape and an idea. I could use this technique also in some of my concepts and see how this works in my ideas.

Using a fairy-tale type idea? Playing on children and their innocent ideas to express the ideas through a simple relatable form. These posters use really good simple layouts with clear negative space, and simplistic illustrations.

Learning - symbolism of what learning means and what learning is.

Another pro-education. This expresses how important it is with the use of a visual pun. Although something like this is expressed to target more of a broad audience, this poster has food for thought which I think is really interesting and an interesting way to look at things.

Looking specifically at the simplistic composition with the use of a pencil to represent education.

Cute illustration ideas - different ways to present my work/create it.

I like the simplistic layout of this poster with the many symbols and ideas and showing all the different ideas of home. Maybe I could use something similar to this and draw up many different types of children or something similar and say educated. With the idea that every child in New Zealand is and will be educated no matter the circumstances they have to attend schooling aged between 6 and 16.

Further plays of children's fairy tales.

This is a negative look on education but it is something that I could turn around and look at a way to use a similar technique to this for my work.

Conquering - becoming educated.

A cute child type illustration technique.

I really like the layout in this poster with the clear typography and the bold tree standing tall.

Posters in "Real life":

Looking around Wellington as I walk examining posters, their positioning and their type and layouts making legibility, and successfully drawing in the eyes.