SHAPE
SHAPE presents a selection of outstanding major projects by HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students in NSW.
Celebrate SHAPE
Recognise your SHAPE students
Students nominated for the SHAPE showcase will be notified at the end of September. Learn more about the nomination process.
Do you know a student who has been nominated for potential selection in the SHAPE showcase? Celebrate their nomination by downloading our Nomination Celebration kit.
Students selected for the SHAPE showcase will be notified in December. Learn more about the selection process.
Plan your visit
Be inspired by the talent and creativity of students from the 2024 HSC by visiting the SHAPE exhibition!
The SHAPE exhibition will be held at Pier 2/3 Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from 17 March to 12 April 2025.
The exhibition will feature a new Learning Lab where students can explore a selection of projects in more depth and learn about the major work process from SHAPE showcase students.
SHAPE Risk Management Plan
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Download SHAPE Risk Management Plan for schools (PDF 160.04KB)Year 11 and 12 seminars
The Design and Technology and Industrial Technology seminars for Year 11 and 12 will take place from 24 to 28 March. The seminars will unpack major projects selected for the SHAPE showcase.
Please note: In 2025, Shape Seminars are not separated by year group. All seminars are now open to Years 11 and 12 students.
Seminars will be held in The Rebel Theatre at the Australian Theatre For Young People.
Buy tickets
SHAPE seminars tickets are now available for:
- Design and Technology (Sessions on 24-28 March)
- Industrial Technology (Sessions on 24 and 25 March)
Tickets are $43 per student and teacher tickets are free.
Texstyle
The TexStyle exhibition, presented in partnership with the Technology Educators Association of NSW, showcases major works by HSC Textiles and Design students at Gallery 76.
Visit the TexStyle website for more information about the showcase.
InTech
The InTech exhibition, presented by The Institute of Technology Education (iTE), showcases major works by HSC Industrial Technology students.
Visit the iTE website for more information about this year's InTech showcase.
Browse SHAPE resources
Explore our SHAPE resources to continue learning more about SHAPE and HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design.
Meet 2023 SHAPE students
HSC Showcase: Meet the 2023 SHAPE students
Virtual Exhibition
Explore the SHAPE virtual exhibition, featuring Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design projects from the 2023 HSC.
Contact Us
If you have questions about an HSC showcase, email us at exhibitions@nesa.nsw.edu.au.