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Arts and communication
What makes a great story? What does art tell us about ourselves? How do you make an audience sit up and take notice? These are the sorts of questions you'll answer when you study arts or communication at Charles Sturt. You'll generate new ideas. Put them into practice in world-class facilities with cutting-edge technology. And bring them to life on professional placements.
Your creative concepts and career aspirations are unique – so you can choose how to put your course together. Combine majors, minors and subjects to craft your ideal path. And learn from our experienced academics, our alumni and both young guns and old hands in the industry.
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If, as Marshall McLuhan wrote, 'advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century', imagine what's possible with today's technology. Our advertising courses and PR degrees put you at the cutting edge of creative ways to get an audience's attention.
Why are the arts important? Because they're where we tell stories about who we are. About our cultures, history and creative spirit. Studying the arts gives you the opportunity to explore that expression of what being human means. Or to contribute original ideas across any number of disciplines.
Communications connects people. It builds community, fosters change and increases knowledge. Study communications and become an expert in finding the right words for your audience – and forge a career in anything from marketing and digital media, to graphic design and market research.
Learn the art of digital storytelling – and engage consumers in innovative ways. In our content creation courses you'll master the entire content creation process – from generating ideas and researching your audience, to creating, publishing and measuring the impact of your content.
From sports arenas to war zones, journalists play a key role in our understanding and perception of the world. Study journalism and master the art of storytelling to deliver captivating copy on any platform – from television, radio, newspapers and magazines, to websites and social media.
Studying visual arts or taking a performing arts course is all about your ideas. Engage in critical thinking about artistic works, and find expression for your own creativity. Because, as René Magritte said, “Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist."