In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. The following specialisations can be delivered remotely:
- Painting
- Photomedia
- Screen Arts
For all other specialisations within this course, you will be required to attend in-person on campus from Semester 1, 2022.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
This hands-on degree will provide you with the conceptual, theoretical and technical skills to become a successful practising artist or work across a range of careers in creative industries.
You will be taught by practising artists, writers and curators, whose extensive professional experience and industry networks will be of enormous benefit to you.
You will also be encouraged to work across disciplinary boundaries to realise your ideas. Your studies will be supported by intimate studio-style workshops across many artistic mediums including ceramics, glass, jewellery, painting, photography, print media, screen arts and sculpture.
The degree includes an art history component to help build your research and critical skills as well as access to a wide range of contemporary art electives.
With the opportunity to complete a major or minor from the University's shared pool, our flexible course structure allows you to build a degree in contemporary art adapted to your personal strengths and aspirations.