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Sydney College of the Arts
Leading contemporary art education and research
For more than four decades we have been the major NSW training ground for exceptional contemporary artists, researchers and curators.
As NSW’s first tertiary art school, we have led the way in studio-based visual arts practice and education since 1976, and we are still evolving and delivering innovative contemporary art programs that support the professional success of our graduates.
We teach people how to become artists, curators and art writers active in national and international visual culture. Our academic staff believe studio-based learning is integral to any visual arts degree and understand the importance of working with practising artists, designers and craft specialists. Staff maintain professional profiles in their field with many exhibiting nationally and internationally.
Our study offering
The Master of Moving Image offers you a hands-on education in contemporary moving image production by teaching you how to develop a film project from concept to screen. Taught at Sydney College of the Arts, where you will have access to our editing laboratory, gallery spaces, art studios, practical expertise and shared postgraduate culture.
Postgraduate
Visual Arts is focused on providing you with the conceptual, theoretical and technical skills you need to succeed as a practising artist or in a range of careers in the creative industries. Taught primarily at Sydney College of the Arts, you will have access to our gallery spaces, art studios, practical expertise and shared postgraduate culture.
Undergraduate
- Visual Arts major*
- Visual Arts minor*
- Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies
- Visual Arts Undergraduate Cross-Institutional
- Visual Arts Undergraduate Non-Degree
In addition to meeting the academic admission criteria for our Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts and combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees you will need to submit a portfolio of your artwork.
*Available to all students studying the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Visual Arts, as well as all combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees.
Postgraduate
Research
Exhibitions
Our research
Research is central to creative life at Sydney College of the Arts. Our research culture reflects and actively shapes the increasingly trans-disciplinary nature of contemporary art with links to industry and policy. Our approach to practice-led research means the work of our academic staff and students engages with diverse fields of inquiry, including architecture, music, environmental humanities, politics, Indigenous studies, history, philosophy, design, science and technology.
Our staff and postgraduate students are renowned for practice-led research. Our creative and scholarly works are exhibited and published in highly regarded venues, journals, monographs and media outlets around the world.
Within this dynamic culture, we offer research degrees at master's and doctoral level. Our research students form a vital part of a stimulating culture in which to share creative discoveries with each other, staff and external partners in forums, exhibitions and symposiums.
Our people
- Mr Andrew Lavery, Director
- Dr Adam Geczy, Undergraduate Coursework Co-ordinator (Semester 1)
- Dr Jan Guy, Ungergraduate Coursework Co-ordinator (Semester 2)
- Dr Karin Findeis, Honours Co-ordinator
- Dr Stefan Popescu, Postgraduate Coursework Co-ordinator
- Dr Julie Rrap, HDR Co-ordinator
- Ms Joyce Hinterding, Research Director
- Mr Liam Garstang, Gallery and Events Manager
- Ms Gulnara Shayakhmetova, Manager, Visual Arts Delivery
Search our academic staff by visiting academic profiles online.
- Canbora Bayraktar
- Cobi Butcher
- Vlad da Cunha
- Rhonda Dwyer
- Virginia Hilyard
- Douglas Kean
- Glenn Remington
- Isobel Markus-Dunworth
- Janet Parker-Smith
- Jaroslav Prochazka
- Glenn Remington
Our location
SCA is currently located in Rozelle. Its relocation to the University of Sydney’s main Camperdown/Darlington campus begins in 2020. Renowned architects ARM have been engaged to create cutting-edge facilities for contemporary artists at our new premises in the Old Teachers' College. Students who have commenced studies with us prior or in 2020, should anticipate completing their studies at the new facility on main campus.
There is a free inter-campus shuttle bus between the Rozelle campus (outside Sydney College of the Arts) and Fisher Library on the Camperdown campus for students and staff.
Venue hire and filming
We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for hire that can cater to events of all types and sizes, from weddings and parties to conferences and corporate events.
You can download the Venue Hire Brochure (pdf, 1.7MB), which has images and details along with pricing on all venues available for hire at SCA, complete the enquiry form or contact us directly.
We encourage the use of our Rozelle campus in feature films, television productions and commercial photo shoots as a way of expanding appreciation of these historical grounds within the wider community.
As these kinds of productions can impact on the day-to-day operations of the college, applications are approved on a case-by-case basis. The costs involved vary depending on timing and duration and can be discussed further by contacting us.
Print lab
The Print Lab produces archival pigment museum grade prints of many sizes and in many materials. The wide-format machines used are based on leading technology and software, including the Roland 12 colour printer.
Price list and payments:
- Download a copy of our price list
- Access our online credit card payment system
The Print Lab
Building 16, Room 18
Sydney College of the Arts
Balmain Road, Lilyfield
Phone: +61 2 9351 1124
Fax: +61 2 9351 1121
Email: sca.print@sydney.edu.au
Opening hours:
Fridays only
10am – 4pm
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