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
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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
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Course Information
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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
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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
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Fees Schedule
Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts - Domestic
Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts - International
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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
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Scholarship Information
The Australian Academy of Design provides a range of scholarships to assist students including:
- Achievement Scholarships
- Merit Scholarships
- Support Scholarships
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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.
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