ADMISSION EVENTS
Connect with NAS at our Admission Events, and receive up-to-date information on our application processes, courses, scholarships, and much more.
Portfolio Info Sessions
Putting together a strong portfolio is one of the most important parts of your application to the National Art School. In this session NAS lecturers will offer helpful advice to guide you through your portfolio preparation.
If you are unable to attend the in-person or online info session, we encourage you to review the video above & our Portfolio Advice Guide ahead of your Interview & Portfolio Review.
BFA Info Sessions (Online)
Join our webinar to find out what makes NAS different from all other Fine Art degrees. The BFA degree is designed to impart the skills, knowledge and creative independence required to sustain a career as an artist. Our staff will talk you through undergraduate study options, the admissions process and then offer the chance for you to ask any questions you might have, so tune in.
Structure: A general information session (30 minutes), followed by a Q&A (30 minutes).
September Session (Online)
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 5:30- 6:30 pm
Hosted by: Ashanti Fogden (Future Students Advisor)
If you are unable to attend, we recommend reviewing the video recording of our 2024 Info Session, & BFA Prospectus.
If you are unable to attend, we recommend reviewing the video recording of our 2024 Info Session.
BFA Scholarships Info Session (Online)
Join our Scholarships session to learn all about the NAS First Peoples Scholarships and two new Equity Scholarships that we will be launching in 2024. Our team will guide you through the eligibility criteria, application process and deadlines, which will be followed by a Q&A session so that you can ask any questions you may have, so tune in.
Structure: A general information session (30 minutes), followed by a Q&A (15 minutes).
August Session (Online)
Tuesday 6 August 2024, 5:30- 6:15 pm
Hosted by: John Waight (Head of First Peoples Programs) and Ashanti Fogden (Future Students Advisor)
Postgraduate Info Sessions (In-person)
MFA Info Session
Monday 19 August 2024, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Location: B11 Seminar Room, National Art School
Hosted by: Dr Yolunda Hickman (Head of Postgraduate Studies)
Join our MFA webinar to learn more about the postgraduate pathways at NAS. The session will cover a range of information including a program overview, application and admissions processes.
There will be light refreshments provided after the session.
DFA Info Session
Tuesday 13 August 2024, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: B11 Seminar Room, National Art School
Hosted by: Dr Yolunda Hickman (Head of Postgraduate Studies)
Join our DFA webinar to learn more about the postgraduate pathways at NAS. The session will cover a range of information including a program overview, application and admissions processes.
There will be light refreshments provided after the session.
If you are unable to attend, we recommend reviewing the video recording of our 2024 MFA Info Session.
Portfolio Review Event
Receive one-on-one feedback on your portfolio from a member of the NAS Academic Team
Putting together a strong portfolio is one of the most important parts of your application to the National Art School. In this session, NAS lecturers will offer helpful advice to guide you through your portfolio preparation, plus provide personal feedback on your portfolio.
Date: Monday 18 November 2024, 11.00 – 12.30pm
Location: Cell Block Theatre
11.00 – 11.30am: General Information Session (30 minutes)
11.30am – 12.30pm: Q&A (1 hour)
Open Day 2024
Everyone is welcome at Open Day, from those considering art as a career to anyone simply curious about what happens behind the school’s historic sandstone walls.
It’s a busy and active day-long program offering plenty of opportunity to see what life is like for students at NAS, with art demonstrations in the studios, and shows in our exhibition spaces.
Interested in applying to study at NAS? Attend an info session to find out more about studying with us. Meet with a member of our faculty and learn about our admissions process including advice on preparing your portfolio. Stay tuned for the full program!
Date: Saturday 7 September 2024
Time: 10:00am – 4pm
Download the 2024 Open Day Program for more details.
2024 University & Career Expos
In 2024, the Admissions Team attended the following University and Careers Expos:
- Illawarra Schools Careers Expo (Wollongong)
- Western Plains Careers Information Day (Dubbo)
- Central West Careers Advisers Association (Bathurst)
- Creative Careers Expo – Campbelltown Arts Centre
- Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo
- Hunter Valley Expo
- HSC and Careers Expo
- 2024 Sydney Schools Careers Convention
- St Pauls Careers Expo
- Colo High School Careers Expo
- Western Sydney Careers Expo
- Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Careers Expo
- UAC’s premiere Non-School Leaver Career Expo