“Ever dream of being at the forefront of creative innovation?” Here at UNSW Art & Design, that dream takes shape. It is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse creative schools. UNSW Art & Design offers a wide range of art and design studio disciplines. These foster interdisciplinary practices.
UNSW School of Art & Design traces its roots to 1833. That’s when the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts was established. Over more than 180 years, the school has evolved. It was known as Sydney Technical College, the National Art School, Alexander Mackie College and the City Art Institute. In 2014, the College of Fine Arts became UNSW Art & Design. This change reflected its commitment to contemporary creativity.
UNSW Art & Design stands on land first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Custodians. The school pays respects to Elders past and present. This respect extends to all First Nations peoples across Australia.
Here, you can explore disciplines like 3D visualisation and animation. Ceramics, drawing, and experience design are also on offer. Further options include fashion, furniture, and graphics. You can delve into installation, interaction, and jewellery making. Moving image, painting, and photography await. Printmaking, sculpture, sound, textiles, and visual effects round out the choices.
Our undergraduate degrees include Visual Arts, Design, and Animation & Moving Image. Art Theory is also available. Extend your potential by combining your degree with another from UNSW. Options include Fine Arts/Arts and Fine Arts/Computer Science. You might consider Fine Arts/Education or Fine Arts/Media. Commerce/Design and Design/Education are also possibilities.
The Making Centre manages specialized workshops and studios. Production facilities are part of the Art & Design campus. These include the Resource Centre for photography, moving image, and sound. The Toolroom offers wood and metal facilities. The Makerspace provides digital fabrication. The Hackspace supports creative coding and VR. A ceramics studio and jewellery studio are available. Screen printing and printmaking studios exist. The Textiles Studio completes the offerings. Specialist technicians support these state-of-the-art facilities.
UNSW Art & Design aspires to lead the world in educating creative professionals. It uses the latest teaching methods and technology. The goal is to inspire a new generation of creative thinkers. Programs are based in studio practice and relevant to industry. Pioneering research programs explore immersive environments and Indigenous knowledge. They also tackle global issues.
So, as you stand here, consider the journey of UNSW Art & Design. From its early beginnings to its current status as a leading creative institution, UNSW Art & Design continues to shape the future of art and design.