EXTSTUDPR Extending Studio Practice
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| July 30, 2026 | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus - 6-8 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby 2482 |
Alongside studio practice, students develop professional documentation including an artist proposal, artist statement, and creative career plan. The course culminates in a curated showcase exhibition where students install and present their work. This course is designed for emerging artists, creative industries pathway students, foundation-level vocational learners, and community arts participants.
What you will learn:
By the end of the course, students will:
- Apply a creative process to develop artwork
- Experiment with materials, techniques, and ideas
- Produce resolved 2D and/or 3D artworks
- Document creative intentions and processes
- Write an artist proposal and artist statement
- Present work professionally in a showcase environment
- Identify future creative pathways and career opportunities
- This 16 day course is delivered over 8 weeks, 30 July - 18 Sep 2026
- Face-to-face learning is delivered at the Mullum campus, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Thursdays and Fridays
- Assessments are conducted in a supervised format
To enhance your learning outcomes, this course includes nationally accredited training units of competency that have been carefully designed and contextualised specifically for this course.
These units will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical skills, helping you build a strong foundation in Studio Practice and confidently explore your growing potential.
There will be five units of competency included in this course:
- CUADES201 - Follow a design process
- CUADES302 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- CUADES303 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- FSKWTG010 - Write complex workplace texts
- FSKCOM005 - Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentation
*Please note that participation in fee-free courses is not permitted if assessments from units of competency in previous fee-free courses remain incomplete.
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.
Entry requirements
- Some previous experience with formal art study or practice is recommended.
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, students must not have previously completed either of the units of competency listed.
- Students are permitted to enrol in only one funded course at a time. Additionally, each funded course can be undertaken only once.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
What to bring
- pen and paper
- water bottle and refreshments
- laptop
- clothing that you don't mind getting marked or stained
Full fee $1600
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-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); and
- Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
^Please be aware that participation in fee-free courses will not be possible if assessments from previous fee-free courses are outstanding.
Student Support
Our student support team is here to support you in your learning. Read more here. Or contact studentsupport@byroncollege.org.au
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
We keep our class sized small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
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 https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi. 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. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this. 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/privacy-policy
We're here to help. If you have any trouble completing the online application form, please don't hesitate to call our customer care team on 02 6684 3374 or visit our Mullumbimby office during opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am - 4pm.
