Our School - Adelaide Central School of Art

Our School

Adelaide Central School of Art is an independent, not-for-profit Institute of Higher Education

Adelaide Central School of Art is an independent, not-for-profit Institute of Higher Education based in Glenside, South Australia. We offer accredited programs in visual art spanning one, two and three years which can be completed at a full-time or part-time rate. We also offer an Honours in visual art for students wanting to extend their skills into post-graduate study.

Studying in our three-year Bachelor of Visual Art degree course not only teaches students foundational skills in drawing, painting, sculpture and Art History & Theory, it also equips students with the professional skills to work as contemporary visual artists. Our graduates have a high rate of success in the industry and go on to enjoy dynamic careers as visual artists, educators, mural artists, writers, program officers and academics.

We also offer a rotating program of 6-week courses and intensives in our popular Short Course program.

Study Options

Degree courses

Short courses

“At Adelaide Central School of Art, I received tuition from nationally and internationally recognised professional practicing artists, and this was particularly important to me. I learnt technical skills in drawing, sculpture, painting, and installation. My lecturers showed me how to research the archives, work with a variety of materials, to critically analyse my work, to collaborate with other artists, and to professionally exhibit a body of work. It was tough, but a most wonderful experience, and I feel confident that I have the necessary toolkit to venture out as an emerging professional artist.”

Judith Klavins

2022 BVA graduate and emerging artist

Our campus

Adelaide Central School of Art is located in the Glenside Health and Cultural Precinct. We moved here in 2013 after we were granted a 50-year lease by the South Australian Government for two heritage buildings. The extensive award-winning renovations provide more than just a location, they provide space to learn and explore, while appreciating the building of architectural heritage.

Teaching and Studio Spaces

The three-storey Teaching and Studio Building provides spacious teaching studios for our Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Contemporary Studio Practice and Art History & Theory classes. Third year and Honours student studios are integrated on each floor with some studios set aside for resident practising artists. This building also has a dedicated lecture theatre, media room, library, student gallery, workshop and student kitchen and lounge areas.

A secure external courtyard provides enhanced studio and teaching facilities for the sculpture faculty. The covered workspaces are connected to the main machinery workshop and allows students to work on more ambitious projects.

Accessibility

The Teaching and Studios building has ramp access at both entrances, and an elevator servicing each floor. Each floor also has gender neutral accessible bathrooms.

The gallery and administration building also have ramp access.

Administration Spaces

This bluestone Administration building accommodates our main reception and administration offices, Central Artist Supplies and Adelaide Central Gallery, and is also home to Artlink Magazine, Flux Design and Chamber Music Adelaide.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Closed public holidays.

Accessibility

The administration building has ramp access.

Adelaide Central Gallery

Adelaide Central Gallery is a not-for-profit gallery housed within the Adelaide Central School of Art Administration building. This gallery shows curated exhibitions, with public opening events held every 8 weeks. This gallery exhibits works by ACSA graduates, South Australian, interstate and international artists with a focus on ambitious exhibition design. Visit our exhibition page for information on our current program.

Gallery Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm during exhibitions. Closed public holidays.

Accessibility

Both entrances to the gallery, including the administration building have ramp access.