Quark climbs back into the classroom

Design students get a taste for QuarkXPress 8 as the software company shows that it’s cool enough for school.

Following a lengthy and delayed plan to team up with educational institutions across the trans-Tasman, which has been in discussion for years, Quark Pacific last week launched an Education Program aimed at design and print students in Australia and New Zealand.

As part of the program, partnering schools will have unlimited use of QuarkXPress 8 and a full version of the software will be provided for each student enrolled in a design or graphic technology course.

The International Centre of Graphic Technology, part of RMIT University’s School of Design (TAFE) is the first Australian educational institute to sign up for the program.

According to John Magnik, programs director for the ICGT, the program is cost-effective and also compelling in terms of Quark’s new capabilities.

“The two key elements regarding our decision to be involved with the program were the quality of the product and the new-found responsiveness and attitude of Quark,” he said.

“I am getting positive feedback from the teachers regarding the design control and visibility of the product.”

Quark’s regional business director, Alex Nemeth, (pictured) said that the company would continue a collaborative, long-term partnership with educational institutions in Australia and New Zealand.

“The Education Program represents a true partnership between Quark and leading educational institutions,” he said. “We listened to what the educators told us and then developed a program to meet these needs.”