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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 #15 in the world for Art and Design (2021 QS Rankings) placing the School of Art in the top echelon of the world's art and photographic educational institutions.

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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.
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Floe architectural and sound installation at National Gallery of Victoria

Floe is a large-scale 3D-printed sculpture completely immersing visitors, transporting them visually and aurally to Antarctica, on display during Triennial EXTRA at National Gallery of Victoria.

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Future U exhibition examines humans’ place in world of advanced tech
Art, Design and Culture
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 31 Aug 2021

The meaning of being human in the 21st century and beyond is explored in RMIT Gallery’s latest exhibition, Future U until 23 October.

Family front and centre for graduating trio
Society and Environment
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 16 Dec 2020

Graduating from RMIT is a family affair for three generations of Indigenous women who mark the milestone this year.

Charting our mental health recovery
Health
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 05 Oct 2020

Academics from across RMIT are developing innovative solutions to the various mental health challenges heightened by COVID-19.

Animation students spread hope and kindness in 'Isonotes' belonging project
Art, Design and Culture
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 27 Aug 2020

With face-to-face classes on hold, RMIT animation students collaborated remotely to create GIF cards of positivity during isolation.

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

Address: 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne

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

Phone (Postgraduate): +61 3 9925 2416

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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.

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

Image 5: Associate Professor Philip Samartzis, Bailey Peninsula, Eastern Antarctica, 2016, Photograph 

Image 6: Thomas Rentmeister, Terra Mollis, 2019, Ecological mineral wool, 120 X 540 X 253 cm

Image 7: Hayley Millar Baker, Master of Fine Art (Coursework) alumnus, Photo: Nat Rogers

Image 8: Jahnne Pasco-White, Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Drawing alumnus, Photo courtesy the artist and Daine Singer, Melbourne

Image 9: Prue Stevenson, Master of Fine Art (Coursework) alumnus, Photo courtesy 'Perspective Shift', SBS

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Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation 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. - Artwork created by Louisa Bloomer

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torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation 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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