Kim Bennett

Interior Design
CATC Sydney

Bachelor of Art (Hons.) (Interior Architecture and 3D Design)
Cardiff School of Art and Design, UK
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Design Technology)
University of Wales, Newport, UK
Master of Art (Design Education) University of London, UK

Kim worked as an Architectural Technician, Town Planning Technician and Freelance Interior Designer before turning to education as a vocation.

As a Secondary Teacher of design technology she has worked with students in high schools and colleges based in Cardiff, Windsor and London. She is an advocate of experiential learning. She has also worked as a senior university lecturer and curriculum advisor in Cyprus and has conducted international design workshops internationally that explore and promote the role of art and design in education.

"I believe that design opens up a whole new way of seeing and experiencing the world around us. I am so pleased to be part of the creative team at CATC and as an interior design educator, I look forward to giving students new and exciting learning opportunities that promote their creativity and develop their skills in preparation for a successful career."

Julie Cartwright

Interior Design
CATC Sydney

Julie has 24 years experience in the field of decorating and design and joined CATC in 2008. She has a Diploma in Fashion Design and spent 8 years working for a design firm as a Clothing and Graphic Designer responsible for designs marketed to high profile retail outlets within South Africa as well as for export.

Internationally she led the design team for the New York Knicks basketball team. During this time, Julie completed a Diploma in Interior Decorating and left the fashion industry to start her own decorating business (focusing on both residential and commercial projects) which she successfully ran until moving to Australia 6 years ago.

After arriving in Australia Julie sought to extend her design knowledge so completed a Certificate IV in Art and Design, a Diploma in Colour Consulting, a Diploma in Interior Design and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. During her studies she was awarded the Australasian D.I.A Student Interior Decorating Award.

She is currently responsible for curriculum development for CATC's Interior Design Diploma and Advanced Diplomas.

Kate has been a teacher at CATC for the last 6 years. She has 11 years of graphic design industry experience, working in various design environments, from not-for-profit organisations to studios, agencies and freelance design. She has previously taught graphic design at UTS and also worked extensively in media and marketing. Kate enjoys sharing her experience in design theory, corporate identity, advertising, packaging and graphic arts with her students through her enthusiastic teaching style.

Paul Tathem

Graphic Design
CATC Brisbane / Gold Coast

Paul has 18 years of experience in the graphic design and advertising industry working for highly-esteemed advertising agencies such as Garnsey Clemenger, Le Grand, McCann Erickson and Young and Rubicam (Y&R). During his role as Senior Art Director at Y&R, he was recognised for his work locally, nationally and internationally.

Since 1995, Paul has been involved in vocational education and currently heads up the Graphic Design department at CATC Brisbane and Gold Coast. The CATC team maintain a relaxed, creative environment, where each student is encouraged to be the very best that they can be in preparation for entry into their chosen career.

Elaine Roberts

Interior Design
CATC Gold Coast / Brisbane

Elaine has qualifications in education, teaching, social sciences, management and design and has an extensive career working in education. This ranges from Primary School Teaching and School Librarianship through to School Principal of small to large Schools. Additionally, she has also taught adult education at tertiary and university levels.

Elaine heads up the interior design department at CATC Brisbane and Gold Coast and joined the team at a time of change. She has combined her educational background with her design skills and experience to develop the interior design programs, and is proud to be part of an establishment of such unparalleled growth and development.

Elaine is trained as an interior designer, having worked in Australia and overseas, and through her own consultancy has undertaken a range of commissions including commercial, residential, small business and many heritage projects.

Karyn Bettridge

Interior Design
CATC Melbourne

Karyn has over 11 years experience, in the field of decoration, visual merchandising and design. She completed her Bachelor of Interior Design in Queensland then moved down to Melbourne to study Feng Shui and Geomancy. She has worked in various high end furniture and design companies consulting on everything from Apartment packages, colour selections, furniture and spacial design.

Karyn joined the CATC Design School Melbourne campus in 2007 and since then has taught over 150 students most of whom now have budding Design businesses. Karyn has a passion for design and a thirst for knowledge inspiring and motivating students with her enthusiasm.

Kristen Clarke

Photography
CATC Sydney / Brisbane

Kristen graduated in Photography in 1990 from the Canberra Institute of Technology and has uccessfully managed and operated her own commercial photography business for some 15 years.

Kristen's expertise as a freelance photographer has focused on promotional, editorial and corporate photography. Her extensive experience has included professional photographic services for The Powerhouse Museum, The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, the Australian War Memorial, Westpac, KPMG and the CSIRO.

In recent years Kristen has acquired vocational education and training (VET) teaching qualifications and has been responsible for the design, management and delivery of tertiary education programs in photography and the graphic arts, from short courses to advanced diploma level.

Kristen has developed strong links with the photographic industry, the national photographic professional associations, as well as the relevant State and Federal Government VET regulatory bodies. This knowledge and experience further enhances the contribution she is able to bring to students and to the development of the Diploma program.

Kristen is enthused by the development of the creative disciplines taught at CATC. Her passion and interest in education is supported by her belief in the unique talents and contributions that each student can bring to professional learning.

Kristen is delighted to be part of the CATC community and for the opportunity to provide and facilitate high quality learning experiences for all photography students.