Explore your creativity at the Queensland College of Art (QCA)
Our thriving community of artists, designers and photographers are constantly pushing the boundaries of the visual and creative arts.
Study at our South Bank campus in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct, or at our exciting Gold Coast campus. Collaborate with Griffith Film School students studying film and screen media, animation and games design.
Access our world-class facilities, including art galleries, exhibition spaces, studios and computer labs, and learn from some of the world’s leading creatives.
Our primary focus is the health and wellbeing of our students and staff. For the latest COVID updates, please visit griffith.edu.au/coronavirus. Griffith students, please check your Learning@Griffith course sites for information on your individual classes, and your student email for further updates.
The Griffith University Art Museum and QCA Galleries spaces are open, practicing safe and hygienic practices. Visitors will be asked to check into QCA Galleries using a QR code.
Queensland College of Art interest areas
Updated 3.30 pm 20 April 2020
Griffith University is taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. Our primary focus is the health and wellbeing of our students and staff. For the latest updates, please visit griffith.edu.au/coronavirus. Griffith students, please check your Learning@Griffith course sites for information on your individual classes, and your student email for further updates.
QCA Galleries are temporarily closed until further notice. We are committed to protecting our staff and artists at this time, and ask you to join us in practicing social distancing measures to assist in protecting those most vulnerable in our communities.
As we adapt to the COVID-19 health emergency, we will be supporting our exhibiting artists by sharing projects online and developing new initiatives to connect with audiences.
Visit our new online exhibitions site, which will be added to regularly with new works showcasing the talent of our students, alumni and staff.
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Opportunities
Opportunities for future and current students
At the Queensland College of Art, we have a strong commitment to community partnerships and internationalisation. View the various opportunities available for both future students and current students at QCA.
QCA Galleries
Exhibitions and galleries
Exhibitions, guest lectures and artist talks are programmed throughout the year in our six exhibition spaces, with exhibition opportunities available to students, staff and external exhibitors. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
QCA Live
Challenge your creativity
QCA Live is a central resource to explore platforms that will redirect, challenge and rethink where you can take your creative career. Explore studio courses, work-integrated learning, professional development, industry engagement, and mobility opportunities.
Virtual experience
Virtually tour QCA spaces
Explore some of our spaces and studios in 360° and experience QCA from wherever you are, without stepping foot on campus.
QCA graduate showcase
View student work
Each year, we host a series of inspiring student-curated exhibitions. View and interact with graduate works and outcomes in our online graduate showcase.
QCA Community
Celebrating our thriving creative community
At QCA, we teach creative innovation and adaptability and we constantly see the results of that in the many and varied successes of our students, staff and alumni.
Griffith University Art Museum
Based on the South Bank campus, Griffith University Art Museum is custodian of the Griffith University Art Collection, the second largest public art collection in Queensland. The Museum is committed to innovative research and experimentation to encourage appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society. The Museum organises exhibitions, educational and public programs.
Image: Reparative Aesthetics: Rosângela Rennó and Fiona Pardington exhibition installation view, Griffith University Art Museum 2016. Photography: Carl Warner.
Featured Alumni
Visual artist
Tony Albert
Tony Albert has achieved extraordinary international success since graduating from a Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art.
Designer / Visual Artist
Megan Hess
Megan Hess is one of the world’s most sought after fashion illustrators with a prestigious client list that includes Vanity Fair, Chanel, Dior, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, Cartier, and Balenciaga.
Photographer
Dean West
Dean West is best known for his intricate and highly staged photographs that take everyday occurrences beyond the realm of natural reality. His commercial clients include Disney, MTV, Sony and Fox Sports.
Visual Artist
Michael Zavros
Winning prestigious art awards and exhibiting in art museums across the world, Michael Zavros is living the dream of a successful visual artist.
Latest news
Griffith celebrates high achievers with honorary doctorates
16 Dec 2021
Four honorary doctorate recipients joined more than 5,500 graduating students at ceremonies in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast this week.
Games design students use tech to tackle big issues
02 Dec 2021
Games students have designed a series of interactive ‘games with purpose’ for industry clients and researchers across Griffith University.
Campus provides a perfect blank canvas for artists
30 Nov 2021
Griffith University artists have brought colour and creativity to Nathan campus with a series of eye-catching murals.
Emerging artists in the spotlight at graduate exhibitions
01 Nov 2021
The Queensland College of Art’s annual Graduate Exhibitions showcase the country’s best emerging artists.
Student work featured in interest area navigation images: Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art: Debbie Taylor Worley, Beyond Gavrinis, 2018; Design: ; 3D printing at the Queensland College of Art; Visual Arts: Merrin Pratt, Fragment, 2018.
QCA Live
QCA Live is the central hub breaking new ground by offering you platforms to redirect, challenge and rethink where you can take your creative career. Explore studio courses, work-integrated learning, professional development, real world projects, industry engagement, and mobility opportunities.
QCA Graduate exhibitions
QCA South Bank undergraduate exhibitions
See works from QCA South Bank Design, Visual Arts and Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art students.
- Thursday 28 October 2021 6 – 9 pm
Opening night
- Exhibitions open:
- 29 October – 3 November 2021, 10 am – 4 pm
- Special event:
- Artist Talks Friday 29 October 2021, 11 am – 6.30 pm
- South Bank campus, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane
QCA Gold Coast undergraduate exhibition
See works from Queensland College of Art Gold Coast Bachelor of Design students.
One night only
- Open for one night only
- Gold Coast campus, G14 Precinct, Parklands Drive
QCA Honours and postgraduate exhibitions
See works from Master of Visual Arts, Master of Design and Honours students.
- Thursday 11 November 2021 6 – 8 pm
Opening night
- Exhibitions open:
- 12 – 17 November 2021, 10 am – 4 pm
- South Bank campus, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane