learn to draw from your imagination! applications for 2018 are now open!
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Production Art Department is a unique school in Sydney. Our courses focus exclusively on concept art, storyboarding, and comic book illustration for the entertainment industries.
We are a specialist college within the VET and University sectors of NSW. We teach illustration skills in every single class, based upon principles that enable you to draw believable characters and environments directly from your imagination.
Latest Updates

PAD’s core program has now commenced! We are off to an exciting start with our 2018 intake of students!
Master concept art, human anatomy, and visual storytelling for films and comics in our intensive one year program. Email us to enquire about our outstanding program.

PAD is proud to present new Introductory Programs in 2018!
Introduction to Illustration is a short course that focuses exclusively on the basics of drawing for artists who are new to the craft of illustration. If you have ever desired to draw concept art, storyboards, or comic books, then this is the place to start! Our...

WORKSHOP: ‘Visual Storytelling for Films and Comics’ begins April 11th, 2018!
Visual Storytelling for Films and Comics is a six-week course taught by Storyboard Artist and Comic Book Illustrator, Chewie Chan. The visual sophistication of feature films and comic books have developed over time. In this intensive short course, students will become...

WORKSHOP: ‘Digital Painting for Concept Art’ begins April 12th, 2018!
Digital Painting for Concept Art is a six-week course taught by Art Director and Concept Artist, Evan Shipard. Students will utilise digital techniques within a production pipeline to visually conceptualise a script excerpt. Ideas will be developed through research,...
PAD’s core program has now commenced! We are off to an exciting start with our 2018 intake of students!
Master concept art, human anatomy, and visual storytelling for films and comics in our intensive one year program. Email us to enquire about our outstanding program.
PAD is proud to present new Introductory Programs in 2018!
Introduction to Illustration is a short course that focuses exclusively on the basics of drawing for artists who are new to the craft of illustration. If you have ever desired to draw concept art, storyboards, or comic books, then this is the place to start! Our...
WORKSHOP: ‘Visual Storytelling for Films and Comics’ begins April 11th, 2018!
Visual Storytelling for Films and Comics is a six-week course taught by Storyboard Artist and Comic Book Illustrator, Chewie Chan. The visual sophistication of feature films and comic books have developed over time. In this intensive short course, students will become...
WORKSHOP: ‘Digital Painting for Concept Art’ begins April 12th, 2018!
Digital Painting for Concept Art is a six-week course taught by Art Director and Concept Artist, Evan Shipard. Students will utilise digital techniques within a production pipeline to visually conceptualise a script excerpt. Ideas will be developed through research,...
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