Adelaide Central School of Art

Adelaide Central School of Art is a leading independent, not-for-profit, tertiary provider of visual arts education. It was identified as the best art school in Australia for overall student experience according to the national Student Experience Survey (SES) findings released on the QILT website on 10 April 2019.

Adelaide Central School of Art offers undergraduate degrees, specialist short courses, workshops and masterclasses. In our studio-based teaching program we emphasise structured sequential learning, developing practical skills in parallel with rigorous intellectual inquiry.

As a single-focus visual art school, all classes are led by lecturers who are leading practitioners in their field. The School is recognised nationally for its excellence in educational practice and student success.

Adelaide Central School of Art is housed in historic buildings along with Adelaide Central Gallery, providing students with access to exhibitions, artist talks, studios and a vibrant community dedicated to the visual arts.