THE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

COFA is one of Australia's premier art and design schools ideally located in the heart of Paddington on stylish Oxford St, just minutes from Sydney’s Central Station. COFA is the only art college in Australia to offer the traditional options of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture alongside cutting edge courses in Time Based Art, Digital Animation, Film & Video and Design (including Jewellery and Textiles) in addition to Art Education and Art History & Theory (including Art Administration).

Programs of study at COFA include undergraduate courses, masters programs by coursework or research, and PhD programs

COFA is one of the ten dynamic faculties of the University of New South Wales and is characterised by vigorous studio activities, high levels of scholarship and research, participation in collaborative international art projects and exposure to the best and most exciting art, design and multi-media practices in the country.

COFA has the expertise, resources and experience to offer specialised yet aflexible cross-disciplinary degree programs in visual art, design and multi-media for its students, supported by extensive holdings in its specialist library, exhibition programs, exceptional materials handling and fabrication workshops, digital printing and copy service, as well as excellent audio visual and computer facilities.

The research activities of students and staff are supported by individual staff and student initiatives, specialist conferences, centres and institutes.