Sydney College of the Arts

Welcome to Sydney College of the Arts, Australia's first tertiary art school! Since our establishment in 1976, we have been at the forefront of studio-based visual arts practice and education. As pioneers in the field, we continue to evolve and deliver innovative contemporary art programs that empower our graduates to succeed professionally.

At Sydney College of the Arts, we nurture aspiring artists, curators, and art writers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the national and international visual culture. Our dedicated academic staff believes in the importance of studio-based learning and actively collaborates with practicing artists, designers, and craft specialists. Many of our staff members have established themselves as professionals in their respective fields, exhibiting their work both nationally and internationally.

Our Master of Film and Screen Arts program offers a hands-on education in contemporary moving image production, guiding students through the entire process of developing a film project from concept to screen. As a student at Sydney College of the Arts, you will have access to our state-of-the-art editing laboratory, gallery spaces, art studios, practical expertise, and a vibrant postgraduate culture.

For those interested in Visual Arts, our program is designed to provide you with the conceptual, theoretical, and technical skills necessary for a successful career as a practicing artist or in various creative industries. Taught primarily at Sydney College of the Arts, you will have access to our gallery spaces, art studios, practical expertise, and a supportive postgraduate community.

To be admitted into our Bachelor of Visual Arts and combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees, you will need to meet the academic admission criteria and submit a portfolio of your artwork. Please note that some degrees, such as Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics, are also eligible for this requirement, with the exception of the Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies.

At Sydney College of the Arts, we take pride in our active gallery program, which showcases works by Australian and international contemporary visual artists, designers, staff, students, and graduates. Our commitment to research is reflected in our trans-disciplinary approach, connecting contemporary art with various fields such as architecture, music, environmental humanities, politics, Indigenous studies, history, philosophy, design, science, and technology. Our staff and postgraduate students are renowned for their practice-led research, with their creative and scholarly works being exhibited and published in prestigious venues, journals, monographs, and media outlets worldwide. We offer research degrees at the master's and doctoral levels, providing a stimulating environment for creative discoveries through forums, exhibitions, and symposiums.

For those in need of printing services, our Print Lab produces high-quality archival pigment museum grade prints in various sizes and materials. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and software, our wide-format machines ensure exceptional results.

Located at Manning Road in Camperdown, Sydney College of the Arts is not just an institution, but a hub of creativity, innovation, and artistic exploration. Join us on this exciting journey, and let your artistic visions come to life.