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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.

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.

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

Join us for Summer School 2020

Looking for an outlet for your creative talents?

Why not enrol in one of TAFE SA’s upcoming art and design short courses at the Adelaide College of the Arts Summer School.

We welcome people from all walks of life into our community of artists, alumni and students who are passionate about every area of the Arts and Design.

Summer School 2020 is being held in January 2020 at Adelaide College of the Arts in the Adelaide CBD.

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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.

    Latest Events

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    2020 Music Auditions

    09 Dec 2019 - 05 Feb 2020

    Auditions for Music at the Adelaide College of the Arts are being held between 9 December 2019 and 4 February 2020.
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    A L L U R E

    13 Dec 2019 - 30 Jan 2020

    Adelaide College of the Arts, TAFE SA and Flinders University Bachelor Creative Arts (Visual Arts) Graduate Exhibition 2019
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    2020 Dance Auditions

    15 Jan 2020 - 16 Jan 2020

    A final audition date for dance will be held on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at the Adelaide College of the Arts, at Level 3, Dance Studio.
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Latest News

Creative journey begins at AC Arts

Acting is child’s play for Temeka Lawlor who has found her niche performing for young people. The Adelaide College of the Arts (AC Arts) graduate is presently working with Adelaide’s Patch Theatre touring the group’s new work Zoom through regional SA.
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Bonnie's eye for detail recognised at awards

It was a photograph taken on the spur of the moment and never intended for others to see, but Bonnie Parker’s image of her aunt has scored Silver at the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) state awards.
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Launch your career in acting at Adelaide College of the Arts

After 30 years of training many of South Australia’s most respected and loved actors, Adelaide College of the Arts (AC Arts) is offering aspiring actors a new course option in 2019.
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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

See what's on at Light Square Gallery