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Welcome to Adelaide College of the Arts

Adelaide College of the Arts is a hub of tertiary arts education in South Australia. Centrally located in the city in Adelaide’s Light Square, AC Arts is Australia’s only tertiary institution housing the study of performing arts, visual arts and design all in one building. Boasting industry-standard performance and exhibition spaces, workshops and studios, it was purpose-designed in every detail to achieve excellence in arts training.

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Adelaide College of the Arts Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to visit Australia’s only tertiary institution housing the study of performing arts, visual arts and design.
Chat to our expert lectures about your study options, explore our purpose built-facilities specialising in arts and design training, and try your hand at a variety of disciplines in our interactive workshops.
You’ll find everything you need to know about Adelaide College of the Arts’ hands-on, industry-focused arts training and the diverse range of creative study pathways available.

Sunday 18 August 2019
10.30am – 2.30pm
39 Light Square Adelaide

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Areas of study

Fashion

TAFE SA fashion courses, help you develop the skills to succeed in the fashion industry.

Fashion
Graphic Design & Print Media

Produce artwork and design for print and electronic media.

Graphic Design & Print Media
Music & Sound Production

Become a professional musician or sound engineer.

Music & Sound Production
Performing Arts

A career in the performing arts can take you to places you've never dreamed of!

Performing Arts
Photography

Unleash your creativity with a qualification in photography.

Photography
Screen & Media

Create and produce media content for the big and small screen.

Screen & Media
Technical Production

Work behind the scenes in the performing arts.

Technical Production
Visual Arts

In our visual arts program you’ll have a choice of specialisations including ceramics and more.

Visual Arts

Purpose built arts and design facility

Students who study at Adelaide College of the Arts benefit from dedicated industry-standard facilities, state-of-the-art performance spaces and a teaching staff of respected specialist professionals.

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Industry Partners

The Helpmann Academy is a unique collaborative partnership, unifying the skills and resources of the state’s higher education institutions including TAFE SA.

Helpmann Academy offers professional development opportunities including grants and awards, fellowships, mentorships, masterclasses and seminars, advisory services and international artist residencies, all tailored specifically for South Australia’s higher education students, graduates and emerging artists.

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Light Square Gallery

Light Square Gallery is a professionally managed, purpose-built exhibition space. Here you'll find high-calibre exhibitions of the kind that have built South Australia's outstanding reputation in the arts. Our focus is on promoting exceptional contemporary artists, including emerging artists, recent TAFE SA graduates and our acclaimed lecturing team.

Installation view Chris De Rosa, she collects the beautiful things - turbulent nature, 2017

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