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    Western Sydney Creative Centres

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    TAFE NSW Western Sydney Creative Centres is a network of creative learning hubs located on select TAFE NSW campuses across Western Sydney. They offer a wide range of courses designed to develop the creative skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in this highly competitive sector.

    Locations

    The Western Sydney Creative Centres are a network of creative learning centres based across Western Sydney.

    These centres are located in:

    • Campbelltown
    • Kingswood
    • Lidcombe
    • Nirimba (Quakers Hill)
    • Blue Mountains

    Building possibilities

    Studying at TAFE NSW Western Sydney Creative Centres offers numerous opportunities for skills development, including:

    • creative exploration
    • access to experienced and award-winning instructors
    • collaboration and networking within the community
    • comprehensive practical training
    • building a creative portfolio

    Our facilities

    Western Sydney Creative Centres offer purpose-built studios that cater to various creative and design disciplines. 

    These include:

    • fashion-specific facilities
    • performance spaces
    • sound recording studios.

    Our centres also feature:

    • labs set up for both PC and MAC
    • versatile workshop areas
    • libraries with collaborative workspaces
    • access to Adobe Creative Cloud

    Our courses

    Western Sydney Creative Centres offer both short courses for personal interest and longer courses to develop professional skills. Course disciplines span both traditional and contemporary commercial creative pursuits.

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    Entertainment

    Is music is your passion? Whether you aspire to be a performer, artist or producer, TAFE NSW’s Western Sydney Creative Centres is the education destination to develop your skills and build your technical knowledge.

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    Fashion

    If the world of fashion appeals to you, consider a fashion course at one of our Western Sydney Creative Centres. Our teachers are industry professionals who will guide your exploration of your fashion design talents.

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    Games development

    Turn your passion into a career and join the next generation of game developers and designers studying at Western Sydney Creative Centres. Learn to design digital and interactive games that attract and engage users.

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    Graphic design

    If you want to learn design fundamentals or expand on existing skills, enrol at a Western Sydney Creative Centre. You will develop your skills and build your graphic design portfolio.

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    Interior design

    Learn from our industry-experienced teachers at Western Sydney Creative Centres. Create eye-catching interior designs and functional spaces across a variety of residential and commercial properties.

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    Photography and photo imaging

    Discover the craft behind the art of photography at Western Sydney Creative Centres. Develop your skills to create stunning photographic work and learn digital tools to apply the finishing touches.

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    Screen and media

    Develop your career at Western Sydney Creative Centres toward the bright lights of film and stage. Use the latest industry-standard equipment, gain insights from experienced teachers and master the tricks of the trade.

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    Visual arts

    Embrace your creativity and learn to express yourself at the Western Sydney Creative Centres. Our industry-experienced teachers will inspire and share their knowledge to help you develop your skills.

    Design and Media

    Design

    Follow your passion and start a career in the vibrant creative industries. Depending on your campus location, specialise in general design, graphic design, fashion design, visual arts, photography, ceramics and more.

    Meet our teachers

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    Lydia Kullik

    Head Teacher, Campbelltown Design
    Lydia is an award-winning illustrator/designer with more than 20 years of experience. She has received many industry awards such as ARIA, ECHO, ADMA, Bronze Lion & American Illustration.
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    Andy Jenkinson

    Head Teacher, Entertainment
    Andy has worked for nearly 40 years in all manner of studio and live production environments. His work includes producing and recording musical artists, mixing audio and theatre production support.
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    Craig Daalmeijer-Power

    Head Teacher, Photo Screen Games
    Craig is the Head Teacher of Photo Screen Games with over 25 years of experience in the creative industry. He holds multiple accreditations, with expertise in graphic design, video editing, photography, UX/UI design, and digital media.

    Meet our graduates

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    Rhonda Sampson

    Rhonda operates her own design business, focusing on contemporary Aboriginal graphic design that offers innovative solutions to business challenges. “By completing my diploma I was able to fill the gaps and learn more than I expected.”
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    Aidan Williams

    Professional adventure-sports photographer, Aidan Williams always knew TAFE NSW was where he wanted to learn photography. “Learning the practical elements is an integral part in photography.”
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    Kylie Ryan

    Accomplished musician, Kylie Ryan is a graduate of the Certificate IV in Music Industry (Performance). Her tenacity and talent has now seen her score a Country Music Artist Development Deal in the US.

    Priscilla Yarnelle

    Priscilla, a Sydney-based Samoan fashion designer incorporates traditional Samoan “Elei” prints in her designs. Her creations have been worn by celebrities at the MTV Awards, including Parris Goebel, the choreographer for Jennifer Lopez and Rhianna.

    Priscilla is focused on:

    • building her brand sustainably, and
    • honouring her family’s cultural legacy.

    She says, “The diploma offers the perfect blend of creative and business elements needed to succeed in a fashion career.”

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    Aidan Williams

    Aidan is a multi-award-winning adventure sports photographer who has worked for many publications.

    These include:

    • National Geographic
    • The Times
    • The Sydney Morning Herald
    • Red Bull
    • The North Face
    • Black Diamond.

    “TAFE NSW gave me the foundations of my craft and the fundamental skills I needed to succeed in my career. Studying photography with TAFE NSW was not only one of the best decisions I made for myself personally, but for my career,” says Aidan.

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    Begin your creative education

    Ready to dive into design, fashion business, screen and media, live production, visual arts and more? At the Western Sydney Creative Centres, there's a course tailored just for you. Explore your passion today.

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