Victorian College of the Arts
About us
Creativity is the key to change in the world. Join us in that change.
With an energetic and innovative culture, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Studying with us, working with us, or simply coming for a visit, you will enjoy the creative cultural outputs of our brilliant students and staff, as well as the beautiful purpose-built Southbank campus on which we are situated.
The Faculty is a place for creative people to come together to expand their minds and experiences, through which they become part of a world-wide community that motivates cultural growth. In short, we believe in the power of the artistic mind to effect change and we welcome you to share in that adventure.
Study with Us
We bring together all the artistic disciplines within a tier-one research university. Work in our world-class facilities, in the centre of Melbourne's Arts Precinct. Build on your knowledge and skill with a world-class education experience, designed to challenge and enhance your creativity
News
Podcast: Professor Sally Smart, “The power of artists is extraordinary”
17 August 2022
The Expert Hack Podcast sat down with Victorian College of the Arts alumna artist Professor Sally Smart to discuss how artists are influencing politics and social ch...
Inside the musician: Stuart Greenbaum: Emerging from the darkness
15 August 2022
Professor in Composition at the Conservatorium, Stuart Greenbaum, has released 'A Trillion Miles of Darkness', a new album of soulful, evocative music featuring the clarinet....
Herring Island inspires a new piano sonata
12 August 2022
Pianist Coady Green asked Linda Kouvaras to compose a work about a little-known location in Melbourne; he discusses the piece that eventuated....
Upcoming events
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Low Brass Day
Saturday 20 August 2022 9:00am - 2:30pm -
Low Brass Showcase
Saturday 20 August 2022 2:30pm - 6:00pm -
Lyrebird Brass
Monday 22 August 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st
in Australia for Performing Arts
$200M
invested in buildings and facilities since 2010.
300+
events a year attended by students and public
Breadth studies
Explore a passion or discover something new through breadth study. Leveraging the combined strengths of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the Faculty offers world-class training and facilities.
Explore breadth study