Bachelor of Contemporary Art

Like many forms of expression and communication, art is increasingly global, crossing cultural barriers, and merging traditional artistic approaches with tools often associated with mass communication.

Contemporary artists often use unconventional media to change and intensify the relationship between viewer and artist. Contemporary art may incorporate elements of performance and/or video and sound, or may encompass a whole room.

Some works of contemporary art lack boundaries, while others are circumscribed by particular disciplinary practices, each enabling new insights to emerge. By utilising multidisciplinary approaches, contemporary artists are able to access the full range of human senses and viewing contexts.

The Bachelor of Contemporary Art is interdisciplinary and has links with courses in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts. It is a pathway to university for graduates of the TAFE Fine Arts Diploma course or other equivalent programs.

The aim of the degree is to provide contextual and theoretical understanding of contemporary art practice.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Contemporary Art

As a UWS Contemporary Art graduate, you may pursue a career such as:
»» professional art practitioner
»» video maker
»» curator
»» secondary school teacher (with a further teaching qualification)
»» art technician
»» studio assistant
»» independent production and self-employment
»» exhibition presentation

If you are interested in becoming a secondary teacher you can study the Bachelor of Contemporary Art Studies degree followed by the UWS Master of Teaching (Secondary) course.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.