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Our innovative contemporary art degree gives you knowledge and skills in a comprehensive range of visual art disciplines including ceramics, drawing, glass, jewellery, new media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, and contemporary art history and theory.
You will have access to custom-built studio spaces and be taught by practicing artists, and world-class researchers and art educators.
You can use your contemporary art qualification as a pathway to further study in the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) or the Master of Design (Contemporary Art). You can also combine the Bachelor of Contemporary Art with a Master of Teaching (Secondary) to become a secondary school art teacher.
UniSA, incorporating the South Australian School of Art, has over 160 years of experience in art education. UniSA is ranked #1 in South Australia for Learning Resources in Creative Arts1 and also holds the top rank in the state for Art and Design Facilities2.
As a student in the Bachelor of Contemporary Art, you will:
You also have the option of applying for the Bachelor of Contemporary Art/Master of Teaching (Secondary) packaged option for a pathway straight into secondary teaching.
1ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
2ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Creative Arts – Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
3Results in Studies in Creative Arts and Writing - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Building your career is our business. With 100% of our research rated at or above world-class1, you can be confident that you'll learn advanced art and research skills of the highest standard.
You’ll be taught by industry professionals. Our academics have a very practical approach to learning and you’ll work on real projects and get real experience. We partner with local icons and international industry professionals to focus on real world projects.
We’ve also invested millions of dollars in new buildings and facilities, so you’ll use the latest technologies and learn in ultra-modern teaching spaces.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.
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In the city that never sleeps, UniSA architecture grad, Annika Bowker, is fully immersed in her creative practice, using her studio in Brooklyn to turn plants, textiles, wood and metal into stunning works of art.
This UNSTOPPABLE force has become a rising star in the NYC art scene, helping to renovate the Yale Natural History Museum, completing an art residency in California’s Joshua Tree National Park, working on high end residential and community housing projects, and exhibiting her work at the San Bernardino Museum with a focus on climate change.
Want to learn more? Read Annika's full story.
Annika Bowker
Architectural/Interior Designer & Artist
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
Contemporary art graduates are highly creative, motivated, disciplined, and qualified to work in a range of professional contexts, independently, or in conjunction with organisations such as councils, theatres, galleries, festivals and community groups.
The job prospects for contemporary artists in Australia are strong1 and the practical, creative and analytical skills acquired in the Bachelor of Contemporary Art are immediately transferable to other areas of the arts and cultural industries, and beyond. Careers to consider include:
If you think you might be interested in secondary school teaching, you can apply for the Bachelor of Contemporary Art/Master of Teaching (Secondary) - it's a higher-degree pathway straight into a secondary teaching career. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.
1Australian Government, National Skills Commission, Job Outlook 2020
We are a globally connected university and our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
