One-to-one meetings with the RCA in Brisbane

Schedule

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Brisbane | Brisbane, QL

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About this Event

Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?

You’re invited to meet Dr David Burns (School of Architecture Senior Research Tutor and Lead, Media Studies) in Brisbane for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.



What to expect

Wednesday 29 October 2025, 5-7pm

5pm - Beginning of 1:1 meetings with Dr David Burns

7pm - End of meetings

Please only book 1 session per person to allow other the opportunity. If we see you have booked two sessions then we may cancel the latest booking in order to free up the space.



Who is this event for
  • Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
  • Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
  • Friends and family are also welcome to join, though they do not need to have a ticket

You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.

Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.



How to join

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.



I'm thinking of applying to the RCA - can I have an informal portfolio chat?

Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please bring your portfolio digitally to your appointment.



About the host

(Senior Research Tutor and Lead, )

David works in media and space. His current research examines the role of media in the historiographies of sites of nuclear colonialism.

David holds a PhD from the Centre for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths, an MSAAD from Columbia University, and a BArch from the University of Tennessee. For two decades he has written and led transdisciplinary curricula in architecture, art, and design in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

He leads Media Studies at the RCA School of Architecture and was previously the Director of Photography and Situated Media at the University of Technology Sydney. David is a co-founder, alongside Adam Kaasa and Thandi Loewenson, of the Fiction, Feeling, Frame research collective.



Other events at the RCA

We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.

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Brisbane, Australia

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