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Kat (Katherine) McKelvey (Meyer)

Kat (Katherine) McKelvey (Meyer)

Durban, ZA

 
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About 

I am a recent graduate from the University of Kwazulu Natal in Durban, South Africa and am currently looking for a job opportunity within the architectural and artistic field.  I have two undergraduate degrees, the first being a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and the second being a Bachelor of Architecture degree.  

I enjoy various languages and have strong verbal and visual communication skills. I have a strong inclination towards attention to detail and enjoy taking on leadership roles. My architectural interests include conceptual design, contemporary architecture, client liaisons, rendering and graphic design.

Education 

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, ZA, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

I have recently finished my Bachelors Degree in Architecture. During my studies I attained 11 Certificates of Merit. (Awarded for receiving over 75% and coming in the top three in the module) My modules included Design and Technology, Building Science, Theory of Structures, History of Architecture and Theory of Architecture. I was also the recipient of The Geoffrey Le Sueuer Scholarship for Architecture.

Feb 2016 - current
 

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, ZA, Bachelors, BA Visual Art

During my Bachelor of Visual Arts studies, I attained 8 Certificates of Merit and 2 scholarships provided by the university. i also became a member of the Golden Key Society for good academic achievement. My elective subjects included Spanish, Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Studies. I majored in Ceramics and Art History.

Feb 2010 - Dec 2012
 

The Wykeham Collegiate, Pietermaritzburg, ZA, High School, IEB

During my high school career, I chose to take Visual Art, Dramatic Art and French as my elective subjects carried out through to matric. I also took Core Mathematics, English, Afrikaans and Life Orientation. During my high school studies, i received Colours for my final matric art project which was featured in the Tatham Art Gallery.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009
 

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