LCAD is Australia's leading Visual Art & Design College

Australia's leading Visual Art & Design College

Visual Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Game Art & Animation

Graphic Design Photography Visual Art Our History Our Values & Beliefs Our Facilities Subjects Game Art & Animation

Graphic Design Photography Visual Art Our History Our Values & Beliefs Our Facilities Subjects Game Art & Animation

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Over the past 26 years LCAD has helped shape the next generation of creative leaders. Home to a diverse range of professional and academic staff who are committed to helping you achieve your academic and career goals, all of our staff are practicing artists and designers who understand the interface between education and professional practice. Through an intimate learning environment we take time to understand your goals in order to delivery relevant and inspiring and industry-specific learning outcomes.

A commitment to excellence

For over 26 years LCAD has been delivering accredited Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Visual Art, Graphic Design and Photography to local and international students. Classes are offered in painting, multimedia design, video production, illustration, photography, drawing, sculpture, graphic design, print design, studio practice, interactive animation, galleries & exhibition practice, art history and theory. Our reputation for success is evidenced by the the award-winning and highly recognised work of our graduates and their ongoing efforts to shape a global cultural landscape.

Study pathways

Whether you are pursuing a career as a visual artist, photographer, animator, illustrator, graphic designer, gallery assistant, gallery director or visual art teacher, our Course Coordinator can help you understand how best to navigate each of our courses or single subjects. To speak to our team about finding a course that's right for you, please call LCAD direct on +613 9495 6622 or email admin@lcad.edu.au.

Connected to industry

LCAD is a committed to building rewarding partnerships with industry for the benefit of our students and the broader professional and academic community.  We work with our students and industry to identify opportunities for collaborative research, practical placement, resource sharing and networking opportunities. To speak with our team about becoming an industry partner please call LCAD direct on +613 9495 6622 or email admin@lcad.edu.au.

I enjoyed every single moment of my two years at LCAD. Completed the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts 2019 with a folio that has placed me directly into Fine Art Study at university. 

I enjoyed every single moment of my two years at LCAD. Completed the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts 2019 with a folio that has placed me directly into Fine Art Study at university. 

I enjoyed every single moment of my two years at LCAD. Completed the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts 2019 with a folio that has placed me directly into Fine Art Study at university. 

I enjoyed every single moment of my two years at LCAD. Completed the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts 2019 with a folio that has placed me directly into Fine Art Study at university. 

Visual Arts 2019 with a folio that has placed me directly into Fine Art Study at university. I enjoyed every single moment of my two years at LCAD. Completed the Advanced Diploma of 

Visual Arts 2019 with a folio that has placed me directly into Fine Art Study at university. I enjoyed every single moment of my two years at LCAD. Completed the Advanced Diploma of 

— Saraid Banahan, Alumni