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The School of Art is an international site for innovative and diverse art, craft and photographic practices and research.

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Welcome to the RMIT School of Art

The School of Art is known for its diverse and internationally-renowned creative programs led by accomplished artists, photographers and professional staff who strive for excellence in pedagogy, research and innovation.

RMIT is ranked #1 in Australia and #12 in the world for Art and Design (2018 QS Rankings) placing us in the top echelon of the world’s art and photographic educational institutions.

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Meet our people, discover our projects and keep up to date on upcoming events.

Our teaching areas

RMIT values diversity and offers flexible pathways to Vocational Education and Higher Education programs in Visual Art, Fine Art, Photography, Public Art and Arts Management.

Our teaching areas include

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International

The School of Art plays a pivotal role in accelerating RMIT’s ambitions to become the leading Australian university in Asia. It has long established translational partnerships with The Hong Kong Art Centre/ Hong Kong Art School to deliver Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs in Hong Kong.

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INTERSECT

The School of Art also manages INTERSECT, six creative projects that together form a dynamic program of exhibitions, residencies, creative laboratories, talks and events.

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News

MasterMakers celebrates skills and originality in contemporary jewellery

Art, Design and Culture

28 Aug 2019

A bold, unexpected and daring exhibition of contemporary jewellery charts four decades of gold and silversmithing masterclasses at RMIT.

Reframing homelessness

Society and Environment

08 Aug 2019

Final year photography students have reshaped their perception of homelessness through a collaborative project with RMIT ABC Fact Check.

Young creative showcases talent and culture for NAIDOC Week

Art, Design and Culture

12 Jul 2019

Australian Unity’s annual Artist-in-Residence program invites Indigenous art students to share their artistic process with Rathdowne Place residents and staff.

Melbourne Modern: the legacy of European artists and designers

Art, Design and Culture

11 Jun 2019

A new exhibition at the RMIT Gallery traces the lasting impact of European influence on generations of RMIT teachers and students to the present day.

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Christian Thompson awarded officer of the Order of Australia

Dr. Christian Thompson was recently made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO), recognised for his distinguished services to the visual arts as an artist.

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A painter for the people – Vincent Fantauzzo

Not many artists can say they have painted a Prime Minister. Vincent Fantauzzo created the official portrait of the former Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Julia Gillard AC.

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David McCarthy – Sound Art & Spatial Sculpture

David (D.A.Calf), the co-founder and sound designer of the immersive theatre company The Guerrilla Museum, has secured a residency at the Cité International des Arts in Paris.

Contact

Visit us

Location: Melbourne City campus, Building 24, Level 1, Room 3

Address: 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne

Contact us

Phone (Undergraduate): +61 3 9925 5343 or +61 3 9925 9957

Phone (Postgraduate): +61 3 9925 2416

Postal address

School of Art
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne 3001 Australia

People

The School of Art is led by experienced, creative and celebrated professionals and academics, with projects spanning fine art, public art, photography and more.

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Image credits

Image 1: Echo (Fang) Wang (RMIT Honours 2018), Serendipity, 2018, RMIT University Graduation Exhibition installation view, 2018, dimensions variable, Photo: Keelan O'Hehir

Image 2: Rosie Gunzburg (RMIT Honours 2018), Stitch series, 2018, RMIT University Graduation Exhibition installation view, 2018, dimensions variable, Photo: Keelan O'Hehir

Image 3: Zichun Apple Jia, Protection, 2018, Ring, copper, acrylic, 9 x 6 x 4 cm, Photo: Kai Gao

Image 4: Sara Retallick (RMIT Honours 2018), Drift, 2018, Underwater sound installation, dimensions variable

Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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