Find your voice in a dynamic creative environment
At QCAD, you'll have many opportunities to engage industry and build towards a successful career in the creative industries. You may undertake internships and work on industry projects; attend guest lectures and masterclasses; access an exciting calendar of exhibitions and artist talks; explore opportunities to sell your work through QCAD Galleries; apply for scholarships to assist with your studies; or embark on international study tours.
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QCAD Live
QCAD Live houses a number of professional Visual Art, Photography and Design studios within the Queensland College of Art and Design ( QCAD ), Griffith University. We offer a dynamic range of creative and commercial services at a commercial rate.
Whether you need an illustration, design, mural, sculpture or print, our emerging artists, photographers, and designers will bring your vision to life under the guidance of our expert staff.
Students work on projects for real clients in one of our commercial studios, run by practitioners with years of industry experience. Our key industry links assist students to forge critical contacts and develop networks.
Griffith University Art Museum Internship Program
Successful applicants for this internship gain a broad introduction to working life at a museum. Interns work closely with museum staff members to undertake daily operations across our Gallery and Collection locations and learn about installing exhibitions, preventative conservation, condition reporting and other hands-on museum skills.
Exhibitions and artist talks
Students have access to an exciting calendar of on-campus seminars, guest lectures, masterclasses and exhibitions. Learn from industry leaders in the design and visual arts industries.
Image: World renowned photographer Adam Ferguson engaged in a critique session with Documentary Photography students in the QCAD photography studios. Adam has won numerous photography awards and was named Photographer of the Year at the Pictures of the Year International competition. His work has been published in the world’s top mastheads, including The New York Times, Time magazine, National Geographic and Vanity Fair.
Partner Institutions and collaborations
We have a strong commitment to community partnerships and internationalisation. Take advantage of a wide range of learning and cultural exchanges through our close ties with an increasing array of international partner institutions, including Beijing Normal University, California State University, University of Edinburgh, Shandong University of Art and Design, James Fraser University, and Korea’s KAIST Centre for Creative Entrepreneurs.
Go global
Through the Griffith Global Mobility program, we offer a variety of international learning experiences to enhance graduate outcomes. Eligible students can participate in programs in over 50 countries, including: trimester, summer or winter exchange; global internships; international volunteering; overseas short courses, conferences and workshops; field trips and research practicums.
Scholarships
There are over 600+ scholarships available at Griffith University for academic performance, accommodation, sport, First Peoples and equity to cover university fees, living and education expenses. Scholarships are free to apply. There are a number of scholarships specific to Visual and Creative Arts students, including the $10,000 Art in Bark Bursary for commencing Visual Arts students from regional areas.
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- South Bank campus
- Queensland College of Art and Design
- Griffith University
- 226 Grey Street
- South Bank, QLD 4101
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- Gold Coast campus
- Queensland College of Art and Design
- Griffith University
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- Southport, QLD 4222