Contextualised Graduate Attributes

Research and enquiry

Graduates of the Sydney College of the Arts will create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry.

develop a coherent understanding of contemporary art practice, identify and articulate their own processes of creativity as visual artists.
use their critical judgement and independent thinking in the areas of visual art critical analysis, histories and theories of art practice.
identify appropriate technologies and apply appropriate materials and processes in the development and resolution of their artwork.
make decisions about the appropriate methods and context necessary for the professional presentation of their research and artwork.
understand the process and benefits of critical, practical and intellectual problem-solving skills in relation to practice.
have an awareness of the context of their artwork in relation to current and historical contemporary art practice.
identify, select and use appropriate technologies, materials and processes to further their art practice in critical conceptual and creative ways.

Information literacy

Graduates of the Sydney College of the Arts will use information effectively in a range of contexts.

effectively source information and images within the framework of their research plan timeframe.
critically evaluate the quality and relevance of information and images that may support their creative work.
have some understanding of the social and cultural issues relevant in the use of information and images for their research.
use, where appropriate, the latest contemporary media and technology so that information and images can be sourced, applied and documented appropriately for each project/artwork.

Personal and intellectual autonomy

Graduates of the Sydney College of the Arts will work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges.

have highly developed creative and imaginative abilities that in turn are able to elicit more sophisticated problem-solving skills within their research.
open to the ideas, materials and process choices of others and their possible impact on each graduate's own research and/or artwork.
understand how to respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts.
have developed skills in the evaluation of their own artwork, research and develop appropriate strategies for improvement or development of their practice.
navigate a wide range of historical and theoretical concerns and relate them to contemporary visual art practice.
share a long-life commitment to learning and experimentation.

Ethical, social and professional understanding

Graduates of the Sydney College of the Arts will hold personal values and beliefs consistent with their role as responsible members of local, national and international communities.

act appropriately as professional, practicing contemporary visual artists.
stage effective and professional exhibitions, installations and performances of their works and produce supporting documentation such as an exhibition catalogue.
have a developed capacity for appreciating diversity, and for tolerance and understanding of differing cultural perspectives.
be professional in their outlook and sensitive to the needs of individuals and the community.

Communication

Graduates of the Sydney College of the Arts will recognise and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating a new understanding, interacting with others and furthering their own learning.

be familiar with the current processes of communication of ideas and use appropriate technologies of communication to support their practice.
have appreciation of visual arts scholarship and research, and the ability to apply theory to practice in familiar and unfamiliar situations, through the use of written, oral and visual means.
have developed ways of articulating their opinions about their artwork and that of others through verbal, visual or written critiques.