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Express yourself in a creative career

Arts and design play a crucial role in our society. Performing arts and visual arts tell us stories about who we are and where we’re going. Design is an essential part of turning ideas into reality.

TAFE SA's arts and design courses offer intensive, practical learning across a range of disciplines. 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.

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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
Floristry

Floristry courses at TAFE SA are the industry-recognised pathway to a career as a florist.

Floristry
Graphic Design & Print Media

Produce artwork and design for print and electronic media.

Graphic Design & Print Media
Interior Design

Become an interior designer, decorator, colour consultant or interior stylist.

Interior Design
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

Course Types

Award Courses
Short Courses
Online Courses
International Courses
VET Shorts for Schools
Uni Dual Offer Courses
Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Adelaide College of the Arts

Adelaide College of the Arts (AC Arts) has long been 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. It’s a dynamic and exciting environment for creative study.

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Video: 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.

Fashion Design Courses

Get a degree in Dance

Express yourself in a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Dance

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360 Degrees: Ceramics Workshop

Want to know what it's like to study Ceramics and Visual Arts at TAFE SA? Click on the image for a 360-degree view of the Ceramics and Visual Art Workshop and learn what it's like to undergo practical training in TAFE SA's state-of-the-art facilities.(Please note: this component requires Flash support).

Visual Arts Courses
360 Degrees: Ceramics Workshop

facilities_photo_studio2Specialist 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
  • Specialised computer, design and music suites
  • 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