Application Details

Creative Art and Design

Date
Time
Location
13 May - 2 July 2025 09:00 am – 04:00 pm Byron Community College - Mullum Campus
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Introduction:

Are you ready to unlock your creativity and start your artistic journey? Explore the dynamic world of the arts with our Introduction to Visual Arts course.

This introductory course is designed to ignite your passion and prepare you for your adventure into the vibrant world of visual arts.

Guided by our dedicated industry professionals‚ you'll master the design process while exploring and creating both 2D and 3D forms across various artistic mediums. You'll also dive into the fascinating world of textiles, crafting unique works by adapting and applying diverse techniques.

Enrol today and start creating!


 
Course Duration
  • Intake date: 13 May 2025
  • The course duration is 8 weeks
  • The weekly workload is 21 hours (classroom and home study combined)

Course Delivery
  • Face-to-face learning delivered at our Mullumbimby Campus:  Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Self-paced learning at home: 7 hours per week, including non-supervised assessment tasks
  • Assessments are conducted in a supervised (on-campus) and non-supervised (online) format
 
Units of Study
There are 4 units of competency that will be undertaken during the course, as an introduction to working in the visual arts field.
  1. CUADES201 Follow a design process
  2. CUADES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
  3. CUADES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
  4. CUATEX311 Produce textile work
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.

Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
 
Admission Requirements
When studying with Byron Community College, we want you to succeed. This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments. Entry requirements help us confirm that you’re ready to successfully complete the course and get the most out of your learning experience.   
A full list of admission requirements is available in the Course Information Sheet here. Alternatively, please call or email the college for details.
 
What to bring
  • Laptop
  • Pen and paper
  • Water bottle and refreshments

Course Fees
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for free training under this program.^
 
To be eligible for ACE funding, you must:
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
  • Live or work in New South Wales; and
  • Be aged 15 years or older; and
  • No longer be at school or equivalent; and
  • Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
  • Have not previously completed the units listed under 'Units of Study'.
 
For more information on ACE eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.

^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants

Fee for service
If you are ineligible for ACE funding, you can obtain information about the fee-for-service cost of this course from Byron Community College.
Course fees are paid in instalments scheduled throughout the duration of the course. Fee schedules for individual courses are outlined on the enrolment paperwork or are available from the college administration team.
 
Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.

USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.

You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.

Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. 

Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.

Tutor Profile:


Ree Hegh

Growing up in the Byron Shire, Ree discovered her love of the creative process during her senior years at Mullumbimby High School.  However, it wasn't until she returned to the area many years later, with her young family, that she pursued an education in visual arts.

She began her studies at Byron Community College, completing a Certificate lll in Visual Arts. Inspired by her teacher, Virginia Reid, she continued to a Certificate lV in Visual Arts at Murwillumbah TAFE.

From there, she went on to study a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at the Queensland College of Art (QCE) in Brisbane and, in 2025, was awarded a Doctor of Visual Arts. Her research explored the role of everyday objects in contemporary sculpture, focusing on their materiality and transformative potential.

Throughout her studies, Ree has exhibited across Australia, participated in artist residencies, and enjoys teaching within the region's thriving art education community.

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