Facilities

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Facilities in the Adelaide College of the Arts are designed to achieve pure excellence in performing and visual arts training.

Light Square Gallery

This prestigious gallery is a centerpiece of AC Arts. The gallery has an annual program of engaging, challenging and stimulating exhibitions of contemporary work by local, national and international artists.

The gallery offers an excellent and flexible space, featuring natural and tracking light, light flooring and high ceilings, suited to a range of 2D, 3D, installation and performance exhibitions.

Theatres

The building contains two theatres: the AC Arts Main Theatre, a standard proscenium arch theatre seating up to 220 people and The X Space theatre, an experimental space that can accommodate up to 110 people. Both are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and design.

Dance and acting studios

Open and airy dance and acting studios including sound systems, image projectors and musical instruments to enhance performance training with industry-standard flooring.

Workshops and studios

Design and scenic art workshops, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, printmaking and photography studios, painting and drawing rooms have all been specifically designed to be spacious and well lit.

Wardrobe department

A wardrobe department that is fully equipped with costume-making and maintenance facilities.

Library

The AC Arts library has a collection that reflects the major areas of study at the campus and offers students a range of resources and services. Computers, printers, photocopiers and a range of multimedia equipment are available for student use and the library catalogue can be accessed from anywhere via the internet.

Computer suites

The video editing, PC and Mac computer suites, sound and lighting studios provide the latest technology for industry-standard training.

Café

An Aroma Café operates in the foyer of AC Arts, offering coffee and other hot drinks, as well as hot and cold meals. Opening hours are 8.00 am - 4.00 pm during term. Phone 8463 5059.

Child care

City West Child Care in nearby Philip Street provides a culturally diverse curriculum and environment and is withing walking distance of TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus, Adelaide College of the ARTS, UniSA's City West campus and the city centre.