Australian Academy of Design About Australian Academy of Design Address and contact details Campus location  Course information    Academic structure   Information for enrolling students  Fees schedule   Minimum requirements  Scholarship information Quality information About  Australian Academy of Design The Australian Academy of Design is an independent institution established to meet the demand for innovative education programs in creative, design-based studies. The Academy offers Bachelor degree level courses, with major study streams in: Advertising Fashion Design Graphic Design Photo Media Visual Arts Located in Port Melbourne, the Academy has a reputation for producing high quality, industry-ready creative art and design professionals.  Some advantages of undertaking your design degree at the Academy include: Small class sizes, with a maximum of 16 students per tutorial means more individualised attention. The Academy conducts a 32-week academic year which means that on graduation students have completed the equivalent of a 4 year course in 3 years. The Academy has purpose-built studios, theatre, computer labs and an exhibition gallery that houses regular exhibitions of professional artists, illustrators, designers and graduating students. The Academy has developed affiliations with leading international design institutions that allows for both student and staff exchanges. The teaching staff at the Academy are qualified educators who are also highly respected and reputable artists or designers.  FEE-HELP is available to eligible domestic students. Number of Available Higher Education Places Design Arts (Advertising)  16 Design Arts (Fashion Design) 28 Design Arts (Graphic Design) 32 Design Arts (Photo Media) 16 Design Arts (Visual Arts) 16 National Priority Places Not maintained Top   Address and Contact details Street Address: 220 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne VIC, 3207 Postal Address: PO Box 5200, South Melbourne VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61 3 9676 9000 Fax: +61 3 9676 9066 Email: info@designacademy.edu.au Campus Locations 220 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne VUC 3207 Top   Course Information Bachelor of Design Arts (Advertising)   Bachelor of Design Arts (Fashion Design) Bachelor of Design Arts (Graphic Design) Bachelor of Design Arts (Photo Media) Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Arts) Top   Academic Structure The Academic Board manages the Academy courses on behalf of the Senate. The Academic Board has the following standing committees:  Course Development Committee Course Evaluation Committee  Student Enrolment Committee Student Progress Committee.  Day-to-day course management is undertaken by the: Director  Dean of Studies Coordinator of Studies Major Study Coordinators Supported by the: Academic Secretary Administration Manager  Registrar Business Manager Public Relations Manager Top   Information for enrolling students Open Day: Sunday 8 August, 2010 Tertiary Admission Application Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre Direct Applications: In addition to the VTAC selection process all applicants must make a direct application for admission to the Academy. Important Dates 2010 Semester Dates: Semester 1 2010 Monday 15 February – Friday 25 June Semester 2 2010 Monday 19 July – Friday 19 November 2011 Enrolment Day: Wednesday 9 February 2011 2011 Semester Dates: Semester 1 2011 Monday 28 February - Friday 1 July Semester 2 2011 Monday 1 August - Friday 2 December Top   Fees Schedule  Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts - Domestic Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts - International Top   Minimum Entrance Requirements Minimum Entrance Requirements for Domestic students  Domestic students who have successfully completed the Victorian VCE or equivalent are eligible to be considered for admission.  Successful completion of the requirements for art, media, arts, studio arts and/or graphic communication or visual communication and design will be an advantage.  Non-year 12 applicants who don't meet the requirements but have professional experience in the field applied for or in related fields are also encourage to apply (through VTAC). Minimum Entrance Requirements for International students  Top   Scholarship Information The Australian Academy of Design provides a range of scholarships to assist students including: Achievement Scholarships Merit Scholarships Support Scholarships Top    Quality Information Providers are required to be audited. Audit arrangements to be advised. Annual Reports (containing audited financial statements) The Australian Academy of Design, which is an incorporated association, provides audited annual reports to Consumer Affairs Victoria, a department of the Victorian Government. For the accounting and auditing requirements visit www.consumer.vic.gov.au.   Return to the Top of the page