UNIVERSITY NEWS

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Deakin University is excited to offer four new courses from the School of Communication and Creative Arts with practical, real world transferable skills that employers are seeking. Deakin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide for media and communication (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022) and it shows in our graduates. They are on track for careers in communication, creative arts, design, film, TV and animation. 

Allowing students to develop real expertise in their areas of interest there are now four Bachelor degrees with majors and minors in specialist subjects: 

• Bachelor of Communication – with majors in Advertising, Digital and Social Media, Journalism and Public Relations.  
  • Minors are in:
    • Creative Advertising
    • Digital Media
    • Indigenous Studies
    • Integrated Communication
    • Journalism
    • Photojournalism
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media
    • Strategic Advertising
• Bachelor of Creative Arts – with majors in Dance, Drama, Photography, Publishing, Visual Arts and Writing
  • Minors are in:
    • 2D Practices
    • 3D Practices
    • Analogue Practices (Photography)
    • Creative Writing
    • Dance
    • Digital Practices (Photography)
    • Indigenous Studies
    • Professional Writing
    • Scriptwriting
    • Theatre
    • Theatre Production
• Bachelor of Design – with majors in Communication Design, Interactive and UX Design
  • Minors in:
    • Brand Design
    • Design for Social Media
    • Indigenous Studies
    • Interactive Design
    • Publication Design
• Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation – with majors in Animation, Producing Screen Content, Screen Production
  • Minors in:
    • Animation and Motion Graphics
    • Film Studies
    • Producing Screen Content
    • Scriptwriting
    • 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). Deakin supports and guides students to build competitive edge professional skills. 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’s a unique opportunity in Australia today.  

The power of practice and professional application is next level at Deakin’s School of Communication and Creative Arts. Your students will graduate job ready with the necessary skills for an in-demand professional career.