New Communication & Creative Arts Courses - Deakin
The School of Communication and Creative Arts is offering four new courses in 2023. Deakin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide for media and communication (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022), and the following courses will allow students to develop real expertise in their areas of interest.
Bachelor of Communication – with majors in Advertising, Digital and Social Media, Journalism and Public Relations.
The minors on offer are: Creative Advertising, Digital Media, Indigenous Studies, Integrated Communication, Journalism, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Social Media, and Strategic Advertising.
Bachelor of Creative Arts – with majors in Dance, Drama, Photography, Publishing, Visual Arts and Writing
The minors on offer are: 2D Practices, 3D Practices, Analogue Practices (Photography), Creative Writing, Dance, Digital Practices (Photography), Indigenous Studies, Professional Writing, Scriptwriting, Theatre, and Theatre Production.
Bachelor of Design – with majors in Communication Design, Interactive and UX Design
The minors on offer are: Brand Design, Design for Social Media, Indigenous Studies, Interactive Design, and Publication Design.
Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation – with majors in Animation, Producing Screen Content, and Screen Production
The minors on offer are: Animation and Motion Graphics, Film Studies, Producing Screen Content, Scriptwriting, and Visual Effects and Virtual Production.
The good news is that employment in the Arts and Media sector is growing. Job opportunities are projected to increase by 8.7% over a five-year period to 2026 (Australian Government 2021 National Skills Commission Projection). Communication and Creative Arts students undertake Your Future Career units as part of an employability sequence to help them achieve their creative arts dreams. Here, they connect their personal and professional aspirations and expand on their entrepreneurial mindset. They also engage in networking opportunities with our industry partners to build their own lively creative community.
In 2023, Deakin will be home to Australia’s biggest university virtual production studio. In partnership with Dreamscreen Australia students have the opportunity to experience industry placements working on features, music videos, TV dramas, gaming, and commercials side-by-side with Dreamscreen industry professionals. It is a unique opportunity in Australia today.