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Purpose built arts and design facility

Boasting industry-standard performance and exhibition spaces, workshops and studios, Adelaide College of the Arts was purpose designed in every detail to achieve excellence in arts training.

Centrally located in Adelaide’s Light Square, Adelaide College of the Arts is Australia’s only tertiary institution housing the study of performing arts, visual arts and design all in one building. Students have the freedom to study, create and perform in one central location offering unparalleled opportunities to build career defining networks. 

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Adelaide College of the Arts Open Day

Sunday 27 July 2025
10.00am – 1.30pm
39 Light Square Adelaide

Open Day is your opportunity to visit Australia’s only tertiary institution housing the study of performing arts, visual arts and design.

Attend an information session to find the right course for you, chat to our expert lecturers about your study options and explore our purpose-built facilities specialising in arts and design training. 

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TAFE SA respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the Traditional Owners of the land that is home to Adelaide College of the Arts.
TAFE SA RAP Artwork by Karen Briggs (Yorta Yorta)

Artwork by Karen Briggs (Yorta Yorta)

Adelaide College of the Arts

Street address
39 Light Square
Adelaide SA 5000

Postal address
GPO Box 1872
Adelaide SA 5001

 +61 8 8463 5000
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Customer support

Available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Campus opening hours
 Monday  7:30 am to 9:00 pm
 Tuesday  7:30 am to 9:00 pm
 Wednesday  7:30 am to 9:00 pm
 Thursday  7:30 am to 9:00 pm
 Friday  7:30 am to 6:00 pm
These times may vary during term breaks.

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Specialist Facilities

  • Light Square Gallery – a purpose-built exhibition space for visual arts
  • Specialised studios for ceramics, drawing, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, game art, CGI and visual effects
  • Two theatres, green room, control room, wardrobe maintenance room, suite of production offices, lighting studio, design studios, set construction, props manufacture and scenic art workshops, costume manufacture workrooms
  • Industry-standard digital production equipment including cameras, lights and sound-recording gear and accessories, a portable television studio with video and audio mixing, and a sound recording studio and mixing facilities. Editing suites with industry-standard software suited to film and television pre- and post-production

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Library

Library facilities are provided through the Adelaide campus. There is also an online TAFE SA Library.

Childcare

The City West Child Care Centre is close to the Adelaide College of the Arts.

Transport

Find public transport using Google Maps.

For general information on public transport in Adelaide, visit the Adelaide Metro website.

Parking

There are several parking options close to the campus.

  • A paid parking station is located across Light Square, beneath the Adelaide City campus. Access is via Morphett Street
  • Public, open-air car parking is available on the western side of Light Square, and between Hindley and Philip Streets, north of the Adelaide College of the Arts
  • Street parking is also available on Light Square and in neighbourhood streets west of Morphett Street for up to two hours

Emergency Procedures

Instructional videos are provided for students to familiarise themselves with emergency procedures.

Equity for all. Period.

TAFE SA is taking action to end period poverty on our campuses. We’re installing free pad and tampon dispensers in all female and unisex/gender-neutral bathrooms—because access to period products is a basic right, not a luxury.

What is Period Poverty?

According to the Bloody Big Survey 2024, 64% of respondents have struggled to afford period products.  This isn't just a financial issue; it affects health, education, work, and participation in everyday life.

At TAFE SA, we believe no one should miss out on learning because of their period. Period products are, after all, basic hygiene requirements —just like toilet paper, soap, and paper towels!

Take what you need

Period poverty is an issue we can fix together. Students at our campuses are encouraged to take what they need from our dispensers, and to be thoughtful of the needs of others.

Equity for all. Period.

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