{"id":2313,"date":"2022-04-08T08:30:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T08:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/ccmd\/?page_id=2313"},"modified":"2022-11-29T13:30:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T13:30:10","slug":"ceremonial-emblem-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/ccmd\/ceremonial-emblem-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"[:en]Ceremonial emblem: FAQs[:]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;FollowupHeroSection&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/ccmd\/files\/2021\/07\/Web_Banner-scaled.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; 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Therefore, to design the new emblem, we continued the visual elements of the approved brand architecture and logo. The process of seeking Council\u2019s approval for the ceremonial emblem was preceded by interaction with our Institutional Forum, Students\u2019 Representative Council, Tygerberg Students\u2019 Representative Council, Visual Redress Committee and Institutional Transformation Committee.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What was the reasoning behind the design?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The aim was to create a premium or embellished version of the new logo for use as our accreditation mark or highest symbol. This was achieved by building the design around the \u2018S\u2019-stream shield, continuing the rhythmic lines of the corporate logo, and creating a symmetrical design that echoes the logo. The final product is aspirational and future-focused \u2013 a ceremonial expression of the narrative contained in the \u2018S\u2019-stream shield.<\/p>\n<p>The embellishment includes a stylised representation of a book, peaks, figures and hands, but has intentionally avoided a literal depiction of these symbols. Each element can be subjective or literal. Viewers are invited to make visual leaps as to what the elements represent, depending on their particular context. In this way, the emblem speaks to a diversity of cultures, perspectives and ideas, and portrays our University\u2019s commitment to excellence, inclusivity and innovation \u2013 both in Africa and the rest of the world. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How is Africa reflected in the ceremonial emblem? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The ceremonial emblem design continues our corporate logo\u2019s rhythmic \u2018S\u2019-lines, which do indeed express our university\u2019s connection with Africa. 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As the highest mark of Stellenbosch University, the emblem will be used as the endorsement of academic achievements on degree certificates. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/ccmd\/files\/2022\/11\/SU_Cermonial_Emblem_Rules_English.pdf\">Ceremonial emblem and seal: Rules of use<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;When will the new ceremonial emblem be implemented? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Now that Council has given the emblem its stamp of approval, we\u2019ll start implementing it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;The heraldic crest was in place for 100 years. 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