School of Art and Design

Student creating a design with glass

Leading in creative practice education and research with industry

The School of Art and Design is a dynamic hub for creative exploration, making, and industry-connected learning. Our research informs contemporary creative practice and addresses real-world issues. Through our industry-focused programs in Design, Visual Effects and Fine Arts, students learn by doing—making and collaborating in purpose-built studios and workshops. Graduates leave us with professional portfolios and global perspectives, ready to design better futures across sectors for society.   

Explore our study areas

Our creative study areas span Fine Arts, Graphic Communication Design, Illustration and Animation, Industrial Design, Visual Effects, and Digital Media. 

Discover our research

Our academics are experts in areas including art and craft, human-centred design, sustainable design, design practice, strategy and management, design thinking, and creative and cultural production. 

Explore the School of Art and Design

About the School of Art and Design

From concept to creation – discover how our School empowers makers to shape futures across research, practice, and industry. 

About School of Art and Design

Research capabilities

Our research explores how creative digital and material practices in art and craft, design, media, and storytelling help people make sense of the world and build connections that matter. 

Isabella James, Bachelor of Design Studies, Master of Landscape Architecture
Lana Greer, Master of Architecture

Location: Final Year Architecture Studio

Study areas

Explore our creative degrees in Fine Arts, Graphic Communication Design, Illustration and Animation, Industrial Design, Visual Effects, and Digital Media. 

Our people

Meet the team of makers, designers, and artists shaping our vibrant community – the people who ignite our creative force. 

Engage with us

Ready to get creative? Explore how you can connect and collaborate with the School of Art and Design. 

Our creative spaces

Our studios, workshops, labs and galleries are purposely designed for making, exhibiting and exploring. 

Contact us

School of Art and Design

Location

Location
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Adelaide University
Level 3 Kaurna Building
Adelaide City Campus West

Email

Email: Dean.ArtDesign@adelaide.edu.au