TAFE SA Courses - Vocational Training - Study with us online

Discover your creative edge at TAFE SA’s Adelaide College of the Arts Open Day.
Get everything you need to start your journey in performing, visual arts and design.
Find out about the courses on offer, take a behind the scenes tour of the College and take part in some workshops and information sessions.
You’ll get to meet our lecturers face to face and work out a study pathway that suits you.

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.

The recent expansion of this iconic building, has strengthened its position as a leading centre of excellence in Australia for the performing arts, visual arts and design industries. Students can study, create and perform in one central location offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration. For example, sound production students can hone their practical skills in the College’s theatres and performance spaces while assisting the acting and dance programs. From acting and dancing to graphic design, digital media and sound production, there’s a huge range of careers to choose from. You’ll study and work in modern, professional facilities, mastering tools and techniques that are vital to a career in the creative industries.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)

TAFE SA and Flinders University are offering a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Fashion. Students are able to get the best of both worlds by experiencing TAFE SA's strong practical instruction, as well as learning academic skills at Flinders University. Together it creates a fantastic dual partnership qualification for those who are seeking employment in the fashion industry.

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) combine theoretical study with hands-on experience. This courses give you a versatile skill set to begin your professional career in large or small scale fashion environments locally, interstate or internationally.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) provides a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts practice. Develop your critical and creative thinking skills with a strong focus on practical skills development in studio disciplines including ceramics, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) provides a rigorous program of study which explores both practical and theoretical elements of dance. Classes cover classical and contemporary dance, together with acting, anatomy and kinesiology, history, music, composition and production. This industry-focused course gives you rare and exclusive access to professional dance artists, companies and their networks, including exclusive access to Australian Dance Theatre through partnership opportunities.

Video: Sound Production

A graduate of the Diploma in Sound Production, Cat Connelly cites the state-of-the-art facilities and lecturers with current industry experience as two reasons why her qualification is so valuable. Since graduating, she has picked up work with the Adelaide Festival Centre and KOJO, managing the audio for some pretty impressive events! Cat's testimonial video was produced and edited by Kris Barker, a student in the Film & TV program at Adelaide College of the Arts, who has just completed his Advanced Diploma.