Collarts

What Collarts does

Collarts (legally Australian College of The Arts Pty Ltd) is a private Australian higher education institution founded in 2010, headquartered in Collingwood, Melbourne, with 101-250 employees. The institution delivers diploma, bachelor, double-degree, and postgraduate programs across creative arts disciplines including music and audio production, film and theatre, animation and game design, fashion marketing, graphic and digital design, interior design, photography, entertainment and event management, and journalism. Teaching is delivered across three Melbourne campuses (Wellington Street Collingwood, George Street Fitzroy, Cromwell Street Collingwood) and a newer Sydney campus at Waterloo, with the same curriculum available 100% online via the Collarts Online platform.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven. Domestic students pay per unit on a trimester basis (A$12,232 per trimester full-time, totalling ~A$73,392 for a six-trimester bachelor degree or A$110,088 for a double degree), with FEE-HELP government loans available. International students pay a premium A$3,635 per unit, with scholarships up to A$12,000 for bachelor's and A$4,000 for diplomas. Short courses provide a smaller secondary revenue stream. The institution differentiates through small class sizes, industry-practitioner faculty, and exclusive vendor accreditations including Victoria's first ARRI-accredited film school, an official Dolby Atmos partnership, AVID Learning Partner status, and SSL Certified Training Partner designation. Recruitment channels include VTAC/UAC for Year 12 students, direct applications, international pathways, VETDSS school-based vocational entry, and direct-to-consumer marketing via open days, course info nights, social media, SEO, and a student ambassador program.

QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) 2024 rankings place Collarts #1 in Australia across five student-experience categories and #1 for Overall Graduate Satisfaction, with 82.1% of graduates reportedly employed shortly after completion. Industry partnerships with Melbourne Fashion Week, Melbourne International Film Festival, Music Victoria, Thread Together, and overseas institutions such as Popakademie Baden-Württemberg and Drexel University support curriculum relevance and student placement opportunities.

Name

Collarts

Legal name

Australian College of The Arts Pty Ltd

Website

https://collarts.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Creative Arts)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Textile & Fiber Arts Classes (Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery, Dyeing) (THAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Creative arts education
• Higher education courses
• Audio production training
• Fashion marketing programs
• Film and theatre studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Collingwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition Fees: Collarts generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to domestic Australian students per unit or per trimester. Full-time study costs $12,232 per trimester, with bachelor degrees totaling approximately $73,392 over six trimesters. The Australian Government FEE-HELP loan scheme assists domestic students in paying tuition fees.
2. International Student Tuition Fees: International students pay higher tuition fees ($3,635 per unit) compared to domestic students. Scholarships of up to $12,000 AUD for bachelor's degrees and up to $4,000 AUD for diplomas are available to support international student recruitment.
3. Short Course Fees: Collarts offers short courses as additional revenue streams, with at least one short course listed in their course portfolio.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Collarts (Australian College of The Arts Pty Ltd) is a private higher education institution that delivers diploma, bachelor's degree, and postgraduate programs in creative arts disciplines including music and audio production, fashion marketing, film and theatre, games and animation, design, journalism, and entertainment management. Courses are delivered on-campus at Melbourne and Sydney campuses, fully online via the Collarts Online platform, or through blended learning, with industry-standard equipment and certifications from partners such as ARRI, AVID, Dolby, and SSL.

Product overview

Collarts (Australian College of The Arts) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of creative arts courses across multiple disciplines. The institution provides a unified educational platform combining on-campus learning at Melbourne and Sydney campuses with Collarts Online, a 100% online self-paced delivery option. Course offerings span Music & Audio Production (including diplomas and bachelor's degrees in Music Production, Audio Production, and a Double Degree combining Audio Production with Entertainment Management), Photography, Screen & Media, Fashion, Design, Film & Theatre, Games & Animation, Management, Writing & Communication, and Postgraduate programs. The institution emphasizes industry-connected teaching with small class sizes, industry-standard equipment, and pathways from entry-level diplomas through to master's degrees. Collarts Online serves as the digital platform enabling remote delivery of courses with interactive lessons, virtual studio access, and flexible scheduling.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Design Courses (Digital & Social Media, Graphic & Digital Design, Interior Design, Photography) Creative design programs at diploma and degree levels covering Digital & Social Media, Graphic & Digital Design, Interior Design, and Photography, targeting aspiring designers and creative professionals.
• Fashion Marketing Courses Courses covering fashion marketing, branding, digital marketing, styling, content creation, campaign development, and fashion & sustainability, with pathways from diplomas to degrees. Targeted at students pursuing fashion industry careers.
• Film & Theatre Courses Performance and production programs including Acting, Comedy Writing & Performance, Screen & Media, Stage Management, Writing & Directing, and Circus Arts, for students pursuing careers in film, theatre, and live performance.
• Games & Animation Courses Programs in 2D Animation and Game Design at diploma and degree levels, focusing on character design, storyboarding, and visual storytelling for aspiring animators and game designers.
• Management Courses (Entertainment & Event Management) Entertainment and Event Management programs preparing students for careers in music, live events, artist and tour management, marketing, and venues.
• Diploma of Music Production An 8-month full-time diploma focusing on music production, sound design, recording, and mixing, with industry expert mentorship and pathways to the bachelor's degree. Targeted at aspiring music producers.
• Bachelor of Music Production A 2-year full-time bachelor's degree developing advanced skills in songwriting, beat-making, recording, mixing, and studio production using industry-level software and equipment, for students pursuing music production careers.
• Bachelor of Audio Production A bachelor's degree focusing on professional audio practice including recording, mixing, sound design, and live audio engineering, with AVID Pro Tools certification embedded. Targeted at future audio engineers.
• Double Degree: Bachelor of Audio Production & Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management) A 3-year double degree combining technical audio production expertise with strategic entertainment business knowledge, preparing graduates for roles spanning creative and commercial sides of entertainment.
• Diploma of Photography A diploma covering photographic lighting, camera fundamentals, post-production, portraiture, and commercial photography with options for on-campus or online study.
• Diploma of Screen & Media A diploma enabling students to make films within weeks, taught by award-winning screen professionals at Victoria's first ARRI-accredited film school using ARRI Alexa 35 cameras.
• Collarts Online A 100% online, self-paced learning platform offering the same industry knowledge, mentorship, resources and support as face-to-face classes, serving students balancing work, family, or living outside the city across multiple disciplines.
• Postgraduate Programs (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master's) Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Creative Arts), Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries, Master of Creative Industries, and Master of Design, for graduates seeking advanced qualifications and specialization.
• Writing & Communication Courses (Journalism and New Media) Journalism and New Media program covering reporting, digital content creation, podcasting, and media strategy for careers in journalism and digital publishing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82.1% of graduates employed shortly after course completion
• +4 more outcomes

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollarts is a major partner of Melbourne Fashion Week. Partnership includes M/FW Re:Fashion marketplace, clothing swaps, sustainability workshops, Threads Regenerated marketplace showcasing sustainable fashion, and various collaborative events promoting circular fashion and ethical consumption. Fashion & Sustainability students create garments using excess stock from Thread Together donations.
• Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollarts alumni and staff attend and participate in the Australian Women in Music Awards. Staff member Katy Richards was nominated for Frontier Touring Live Production Award. The partnership supports women in the music industry and empowers female and non-binary students and graduates.
• Melbourne International Film FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScreen & Media students filmed an advertisement for the Melbourne International Film Festival just 10 weeks into the trimester. Collarts is Victoria's first ARRI-accredited film school with partnership providing exclusive internships and mentorships for film students.
• Music VictoriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic Victoria is an independent not-for-profit organisation representing musicians, venues, music businesses, and professionals. Partnership provides industry connections and advocacy for the Victorian music community, benefiting Music Performance and Music Production students.
• Popakademie Baden-WürttembergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution and competence centre for music and creative industries in Germany. Collarts offers scholarships for Music Performance and Music Production students for exchange programs including Songwriter Week. Partnership enables international student exchanges.
• Drexel UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemester exchange program with Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. One of America's best cities for live music, providing international study opportunities for Collarts students.
• Thread TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit organisation collecting end-of-line clothing from over 1000 retail brands for distribution to people in need. Partnership enables Fashion & Sustainability students to create one-of-a-kind garments using excess stock, promoting sustainable fashion practices.
• Spring PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Collarts in presenting the first-ever M/FW Re:Fashion marketplace, showcasing small Australian designers and sustainable businesses with emphasis on circular fashion future.
• Solid State Logic (SSL)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Training Partner using industry-leading plug-ins from SSL, Slate Digital, and Harrison. Students can get SSL certified whilst studying at Collarts.
• DolbycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Dolby partner with Dolby Atmos certification. Collarts facilities and teachers are recognized as the best in the country. Dolby showcases Collarts students on their website.
• AVID - Pro ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationAVID Learning Partner with official Pro Tools qualifications embedded in the Bachelor of Audio Production. Students become certified 'Pro Tools Specialists' as part of the course.
• ARRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationARRI-accredited film school (Victoria's first) with access to ARRI Alexa 35 cameras and ARRI signature lenses for professional film production education.
• Mannys MusicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia's home of music gear. Students at Collarts have access to discounts across all stores.
• Factory SoundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading retailer of high-quality equipment for Australian audio professionals.
• Port Fairy Folk FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Australia's largest and most loved folk festivals, providing industry experience opportunities for students.

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Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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