Bachelor of Contemporary Art

Explore your creativity and develop your chosen art form at one of Australia's oldest and most established art schools. Develop your theoretical, technical and conceptual skills in contemporary art, and learn from artists who are national and international leaders in their field. Channel your creative talents, research skills and innovation through intensive studio practice in custom-built workshops. Create innovative and inspiring artworks for contemporary contexts by using the latest hybrid digital design practices and principles. Expand your thinking and skills by choosing electives in areas such as experimental media, textiles, arts writing, film theory, photography, life drawing, ceramics, digital media, and more.

Connect with real clients and work on design projects through Match Studio, our collaborative, on-campus learning space, and benefit from our partnership with an icon of the South Australian art scene, the Jam Factory. Package this degree with, Master of Teaching (Secondary) to become, visual arts teacher.

CAREERS Depending on your course selection, career options can include: Artist, ceramicist, photographer, jewellery designer, glass artist, set designer, art director, community art facilitator, curator, exhibitions manager, public art consultant, arts administrator, art therapist, art teacher (with further study).