Art schools have for many years been included within universities in recognition of their intellectual rigor in aesthetics and, more importantly, of the essential and substantive value of imagination and creativity in all areas of intectual endeavour. View of Sydney from School Of Art Studios Students receive a thorough training in a broad range of visual arts with an inter-disciplinary emphasis and sound theoretical underpinning. To study art is to develop as a human being and gain skills that are widely needed in our society.
Students gain an imaginative perspective as they translate their ideas into concrete objectives.
The internationsal reputation of lecturers and graduates enhance an environment tailored to creative pursuits. The School celebrates their creativity which is evidenced in dynamic student and staff output in the form of exhibitions and research. The School of Art also encourages artists being engaged as artists in wider fields of knowledge and activity through encouragement of student experience in and reflection on issues of sustainability, environment, community, social justice, and teamwork as exemplified in the Creative Village studio. This site will include a sample profile of the outstanding achievements of graduates. See also Alumni section in the COFA Students' Association .