Adelaide Central School of Art

Teaching and Studio Building, Adelaide Central School of Art. Formerly the P&O Building (men's ward), Glenside Hospital
Adelaide Central School of Art
Location
Adelaide, SA
Australia
Information
Established 1982
Website www.acsa.sa.edu.au

Adelaide Central School of Art is an independent, not-for-profit, accredited higher education provider of tertiary courses in the visual arts, located in Adelaide, Australia[1]. A single-focused art school, Adelaide Central School of Art offers training for students seeking to develop careers as professional practising artists. In the studio-based teaching program, the school emphasises structured learning, practical skills and intellectual development. All classes are led by lecturers who are leading practitioners in their field. Students benefit from the range of experience and expertise offered by these respected contemporary artists, writers, and curators. In addition to an associate degree of Visual Art, Bachelor of Visual Art, and Bachelor of Visual Art (Hons), the school offers a range of short courses, workshops and masterclasses.[2][3][4][5]

History

The School was founded in 1982 by Rod Taylor and Heather Nicholson[6]. Initially occupying a rented space in Bloor Court, Adelaide, it moved in 1988 to a warehouse in Gilles Street, establishing itself as an accredited independent art school[7]. In January 1994, the School moved to heritage buildings in Osmond Terrace, Norwood, leasing them from the School's founder until they were sold in 2011. Taylor retired in 2008 and was succeeded by Ingrid Kellenbach as CEO[8][9]. Adelaide Central School of Art relocated to the Glenside Cultural Precinct in January 2013, completing the first stage of the renovation of two iconic heritage buildings in May 2013[10][11]. The South Australian Government granted the School a 50-year lease on these buildings located adjacent to the Adelaide Film Studios home of the South Australian Film Corporation and related creative enterprises. The new Glenside Campus provides significantly improved facilities in the three-story Teaching and Studio Building, including larger spaces for classes, integrated student studios, lecture room, media room, enlarged library facilities and extensive display opportunities for artwork on each level.

In September 2018, the School announced that Penny Griggs, Director of the SALA Festival, would succeed Ingrid Kellenbach as the School's CEO in November 2018.[12]

Degree Courses

The degree courses are designed to develop technical and conceptual skills. The curriculum embraces the disciplines of drawing, painting, sculpture, art history and theory and contemporary studies, and is flexible to allow for part-time or full-time study.

Campus

The School is located on the Glenside campus in two heritage buildings that formed part of the Glenside Hospital. The buildings were renovated by Adelaide-based architects Grieve Gillett in consultation with the School and the renovation received an award from the Australian Institute of Architects for Heritage Architecture in 2014[13].

Adelaide Central Gallery Logo.

Rankings

In the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching survey for 2017, the school was ranked the best art school in Australia for 2017 (second-best in 2016)[14].

Affiliated Studios

Central Studios,situated in Grote Street, Adelaide, comprises a group of independent,professional visual artists working in association with the School. Many of the artists are lecturers and graduates of the School and students are able to liaise with the artists and observe first-hand how professional artists work and develop their careers. Fontanelle, Mint Artist Studios, Ripple Artist and Switchboard Studios also accommodate a number of the School's graduates and lecturers.

References

  1. ↑ "Adelaide Central School of Art Incorporated". www.teqsa.gov.au. Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Adelaide Central School of Art: Home". acsa.sa.edu.au. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Nunn, Louise. "Adelaide Central School of Art now at Glenside". adelaidenow.com.au. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Adelaide Central School of Art". yelp.com.au. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE: ADELAIDE CENTRAL SCHOOL OF ARTS". directionsmagazine.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  6. ↑ Gordon, Maureen (2004). Adelaide Central School of Art: A short history. Adelaide, SA: Gordon and Tippett. p. 5. ISBN 097570320X.
  7. ↑ Gordon, Maureen (2004). Adelaide Central School of Art: A short history. Adelaide, SA: Gordon and Tippett. p. 6. ISBN 097570320X.
  8. ↑ Nunn, Louise (10 September 2008). "School's out for man of vision". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "New art school chief". The Advertiser (Adelaide). 30 October 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  10. ↑ Altschwager, Emma (30 January 2013). "School of Art flourishing". Eastern Courier (Adelaide). Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  11. ↑ Nunn, Louise (21 March 2012). "Adelaide Central School of Art now at Glenside". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  12. ↑ McDonald, Patrick. "SALA Festival boss Penny Griggs to succeed Ingrid Kellenbach at Adelaide Central School of Art". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  13. ↑ "2014 SA Architecture Awards". ArchitectureAU. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  14. ↑ Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching. "Adelaide Central School of Art". www.qilt.edu.au. Social Research Centre. Retrieved 24 August 2018.

Coordinates: 34°56′35″S 138°37′40″E / 34.943098°S 138.627821°E / -34.943098; 138.627821

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