Customised Art & Design Group Programs

Our customised programs in Arts and Design offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in creative industries around the world while gaining academic credit. These programs are designed in collaboration with university faculty to ensure alignment with course objectives and disciplinary outcomes across fine arts, design, architecture, and media.

Whether students are exploring street art in Berlin, fashion in Vietnam, or architectural history in Florence, these experiential programs provide access to international perspectives, industry visits, and real-world inspiration that elevate classroom learning and support meaningful outcomes.

Every customised program is an opportunity to create meaningful, real-world learning. Whether you’re looking to enhance global perspectives, strengthen academic outcomes, or design a tailored experience for your students, we’re here to support you. Explore what’s possible through collaboration and let’s bring your vision to life.

Featured Program Showcase

ITALY: Art

Griffith University students took part in an immersive Art Study Tour in Venice, where they engaged with the Venice Biennale and other globally significant galleries and design institutions. The program deepened students’ understanding of international contemporary art, curatorial practice, and the global art scene. Through guided visits, academic discussions and cultural exploration, students developed critical thinking, visual literacy, and a broader appreciation of artistic expression in a global context.

FINLAND & ESTONIA: Arts, Design & Education

Students from the University of Canberra’s Faculties of Arts & Design and Education joined a study tour in Finland exploring education and creative practice. They engaged in professional learning at University of Jyväskylä, museum visits, artist talks, and cultural sites across Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Helsinki, Tampere, and Tallinn. The program developed skills in collaboration, creativity, and technology integration, enhancing students’ cultural intelligence, critical analysis of international arts education, and professional communication in diverse contexts.

 

JAPAN: Architecture

Students from the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Arts and Design completed a 21-day study tour of Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Uno, and Naoshima. They explored works by Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando, Hitoshi Abe, and Toyo Ito through curated museum and site visits. Cultural and urban experiences complemented academic study, enhancing understanding of Japanese architectural practice, urban contexts, and the relationship between culture, place, and the built environment.

CHINA: Fashion & Textiles

Students from Flinders University joined a study tour in China and Hong Kong exploring fashion, costume, and textiles. They visited industry and academic sites, including Australian Wool Innovation and Donghua University, as well as traditional textile communities and museums. Highlights included sourcing materials at the Guangzhou Zhongda Fabric Market. Students studied offshore sourcing, traditional and contemporary practices, sustainability in fashion, and global approaches to design and production.

Next Steps

Get Started

Ready to discuss your program idea but not sure where to start? We’d love to hear from you! Complete this quick, 2-minute enquiry form and we will be in touch shortly after to answer your questions and discuss your proposed program.

Complete the Proposal Questionnaire

Once you are ready to build your program, fill out our questionnaire for an On-Site Group Program. For each question, provide as much information as possible and let us know if there is any area(s) we can provide you with more guidance or assistance.

Meet your Program Coordinator

After we receive your questionnaire, your dedicated CISaustralia Program Coordinator will be in contact to discuss and better understand your program. We will then provide you with a comprehensive program proposal within 1-3 weeks.

Testimonials

At Flinders University we actively encourage our students and academics to engage with CISaustralia and their programs. We have been highly impressed with not only the value and academic integrity that these programs offer our students, but the seamless way in which CISaustralia collaborate with and support our students, academics and professional staff.

- Larissa Pearce, Flinders University, Manager, Learn Without Borders

The University of Wollongong has been working with CISaustralia since late 2014. CISaustralia organises the logistics of the study tour, including flights, accommodation and bus transfers… Participants of the study tour report overwhelmingly positive feedback about their experience. The CIS staff members, who accompany the group throughout the tour are always professional, considerate and contribute greatly to the smooth running of the study tour. Overall, the professionalism of the CISaustralia team make them a pleasure to work with, and they deliver a well organised study tour for our students.

- Sean Lu, University of Wollongong, Faculty of Business

This will be the fourth year I have worked together with CISaustralia in organising a student study tour to Italy as part of an education degree. Over this time, I have found CIS fabulous to work with. Every detail of the tour is well planned and organised in response to the needs of the University course. Students have found the experience to be life changing – both professionally and personally, with so many different learning experiences encountered at every turn. I have no hesitation in recommending CISaustralia to anyone considering engaging in study tours. I certainly would not try to do this without them, and I am looking forward to continuing the partnership in the years to come.

- Dr Nicole Leggett, University of Newcastle, School of Education

CISaustralia did an excellent job in organising a 2 week study tour for QUT law and justice students to Cambodia in July 2017. Jane and the team were highly professional, efficient and very responsive to our requests. The focus of the study tour was child protection and human rights so Jane researched a range of relevant organisations and NGOs for the students to visit, as well as organising guest lectures and cultural activities. She also managed all the time-consuming travel and accommodation logistics! The in-country assistance provided by Samantha was exceptional. She had good local knowledge and was an invaluable mentor to our students and support for the academic supervisor. We were very satisfied with our CISaustralia experience and will definitely work with them again in the future.

- Catherine Campbell, Queensland University of Technology, Law and Justine

Coordinating an academic Study Tour program can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. It can also be stressful and time consuming. Having the support of CIS throughout all phases of the planning, the Study Tour itself, and then in reviewing the program takes a lot of pressure off the overall workload. I have found CIS to be professional and positive, responsive to feedback, flexible, and personable. CIS is a cost-effective solution to organising an overseas Study Tour and the team works hard to ensure all arrangements are as requested. The OPC creates a welcoming environment for all students, an important aspect to consider as many students are travelling overseas and/or outside their family for the first time. CIS has the local knowledge on best companies to contact for transport, accommodation, and other logistics; I am comfortable travelling with the plans provided by CIS and feel assured that nothing is being left to chance. When things don’t turn out the way they have been planned, as can be the case when traveling internationally, CIS can think quickly to sort out alternative options and put them in place with a minimum of fuss. CIS is a quality company that are a delight to work with. I am currently planning my fifth Study Tour with CIS, and due to our great working relationship, the annual Study Tour is sure to continue into the future.

- Dr Heather Sharp, University of Newcastle, School of Education

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