Dear Student
WELCOME to creating your future! Your choice! You will find
that there are many benefits to studying at the Australian
International College of Art (AICA). The small class sizes,
talented and dedicated teachers, excellent facilities and
friendly staff are all important to your learning, development,
enjoyment and future for a productive life and employment
.
Employment for those with experience in creativity and the
arts is full of possibilities in design, promotion, marketing,
packaging, planning, photography, multimedia and management.
Our students have wide-ranging opportunities. Recognition
that a linkage exists between creativity in the Arts and Science
offers major advantages to the participators and the community.
Recognition of enhanced creativity in these disciplines has
already occurred and governments are funding methods to build
these relationships. Increased employment and concept development
will result.
Employers are discovering that creativity is one of the greatest
assets they can select in future staffing.
Many of our students develop the confidence to be able to
set up their own independent businesses on graduation and
many act as consultants in design, in photography, in graphic
or spatial modeling - to carry out project work for companies
and firms. Graduates of the Business -- Training and Assessment
course can use their skills in all areas of work and business
activity where education is required. They have qualifications
to be able to pass on to their students and workers accreditation
in activities which will enhance their knowledge, skills and
employment opportunities.
Our students have a varied background: some come directly
from high school, others are post-graduate students, some
of whom join us after completing a number of tertiary degrees.
We have professionals looking to improve their long-term employment
prospects and senior age students, some of whom have been
working in the arts for many years. All of these students
add to the depth and breadth of the college experience.
AICA has agreements and understandings with universities and
other tertiary colleges which can facilitate the extension
of your studies at these institutions and allow for recognition
of your AICA achievements and prior learning.
AICA also has the capacity to consider your previous studies
at recognised universities and tertiary institutions to allow
for prior learning to be accepted if appropriate to your chosen
course. You can decide to transfer to, extend or complete
your entire studies at AICA. It is an exciting time and a
very exciting place to develop your creativity.
The
AICA Advantage
o Personalised attention
o Flexibility & fast-tracking
o Teaching excellence & innovation
o Reputation
o Workplace relevance
o International perspective
o Lifestyle
o Study Tours: English plus activities, organised for
groups
Our past students have been very successful because they enjoy
what they are doing & are thoroughly prepared in a practical
way for their chosen job. You will be opening the door to
exciting career opportunities. As it was recently written
in the Harvard Review - "Qualifications in the Visual
Arts are more important than an M.B.A." At the AICA the
one-on-one with your teacher and safe environment contribute
to the excellent learning environment.
We welcome you with friendship and the pledge to inspire you
and help you to achieve your very best in your chosen area
of study.
Specialised Academic Study Areas
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Graphic Design |
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Printing and Graphic Arts, Graphic Pre-Press |
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Graphic Design and Graphic Pre-Press 2yrs |
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Photography |
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Photoimaging |
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Video & Editing |
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Training & Assessment |
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Business |
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Visual Arts |
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Sculpture & Ceramics |
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Community Welfare
new!!! July 2008 |
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Ikebana & the Arts
(Classical Japanese Art)
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English Language Institute |
Prof. Ruth Grosser
B.A. C.E.L.T.A. M.Q.A.
Chief Executive
/ DEAN of the College
"Without a doubt AICA is the finest Art College on the
Gold Coast and I have learned so much about art from the teachers
expertise. At AICA I discovered the passion that is going
to rule my life. Photography is what I chose to study and
it is the best decision I ever made." - Ricardo,Peru
"Studying at AICA has been the best experience of my
life" - Reiko , Japan
"The
Australian Ikebana Centre at the AICA College of Art gave
me the opportunity to explore my "hidden" creative
talents. the teachers were so supportive of my work that I
found I revelled in the close environment and produced powerful
works and learned at a pace that I don't think would have
been possible elsewhere. The digital equipment and software
was state of the art and I had free use of these facilities
. I strongly recommend this college for any student , it has
directly related to job opportunities for me. It was the best
learning experience I've ever had!"
Luke - Australia
This is one of the best things I have done in my life"
- Liria, Spain, Post Graduate student Diploma of Ikebana &
Art"
After
doing my Certificate III in Arts Course, I discovered so many
new possibilities waiting for me. I learnt so much, in such
a beautiful environment. Doing the course has given me a more
positive outlook and confidence for pursuing my dreams."
Renee - Australia
"FANTASTIC, informative, inspiringy."
Jacquline - Australia
Courses
at a Glance ---- a
summary page of current courses to help you find your way.
