Visual Arts School in Sydney, Australia

Sydney College of the Arts:
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) is the visual arts faculty of the University of Sydney. SCA is a premier provider of contemporary art education and research around the world offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in contemporary visual arts for both Australian and international students. Leading the research and practice of contemporary art in Australia since 1976, SCA delivers innovative educational programs that support the professional success of graduates. A faculty of the University of Sydney, SCA continues the tradition of academic excellence associated with Australia’s most established educational institution.

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SCA’s campus is located in the historic Kirkbride buildings in Rozelle, a suburb in the inner west of Sydney, and overlooks Sydney harbour. SCA provides free student and visitor parking on campus and is easily accessible by public transport.

Close to the heart of Australia's largest and most international city, The University of Sydney campus has been transformed by the recent completion of state-of-the-art teaching, research and student support facilities.

Our researchers pursue cutting-edge breakthroughs, reaching across disciplinary barriers to find unique solutions to improve and transform our lives. Studying alongside these top researchers, and in some cases contributing to their research, exposes Sydney students to excellence – and challenges them to succeed as leaders in whatever career field they choose.

International Students:
Sydney College of the Arts offers a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment to all students interested in studying visual art. SCA’s student population is diverse and one in six students are international students. The University of Sydney has welcomed thousands of international students from all over the world. There are currently almost 11,000 from 130 countries studying here.

- The Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) is three-year undergraduate degree program for those wishing to establish a practice in the contemporary visual arts, with the option of an honours degree also available.
- Master of Film and Digital Image.
- Master of Interactive and Digital Media.
- Master of Studio Art.
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
- Doctor of Philosophy.
- Specialist short courses in visual art are sometimes available.

The educational programs are studio-based and facilities include computer and multimedia laboratories, print, clay, glass, wood and metal workshops, film / video & sound production and editing facilities, SCA Gallery, SCA library and several student exhibition spaces.

Quality Staff:
Sydney College of the Arts’ academic and professional staff are committed to providing innovative contemporary art learning and achieving advanced research in contemporary visual arts.