Explore your passion, gain invaluable contacts and create without limitations with a media, communication and creative arts degree at Deakin.
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Working as a professional artist
Justine graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) and works full-time as a visual artist.
Meet Kristy Hess: News media expert
Kristy teaches journalism and is an expert on the changing news media sector.
Studying gender politics
I think that anyone who wants to learn more about feminism, gender politics and gender norms should study GSS.
Working on real briefs – pitching ideas and designs
Dennis is working as a graphic designer and 3D visualiser. He shares his professional journey and tips for others wanting to pursue a Design career.
Meet Antonia Pont: Creative writing teacher
Antonia is a poet, writes nonfiction essays, and teaches creative writing. She generously shares about her own creative practice and teaching.
Finding my own style and digital design
I would suggest doing an internship as in the Design industry, connections are the most important asset aside from your technical skills.
Meet Donna McRae: Filmmaker and Honours course director
Donna was nominated for Best Direction in a Feature Film under $1 million dollars by the Australian Directors Guild.
PR industry experience via internships
Three internships has helped Neha understand professional practice and establish some very useful connections.
Meet Jodi McAlister: young adult fiction author and creative writing teacher
Jodi writes commercial young adult fiction (a trilogy of novels has recently been published) and teaches creative writing and literary studies.
Studying a combination of Arabic, visual arts and digital media
Alex customised the Bachelor of Arts degree around diverse interests. and used the flexibility of online study and three trimesters.
Meet Lienors Torre: Animator, glass artist, animation historian
Lienors has a unique understanding of animation, filmmaking, materiality and form that she brings into teaching the Bachelor of Design (3D animation).
Deakin was the stepping stone to my dream career
Anastasia is one of the selected five Australians displaying their artwork in the Brand Design Association of Korea 21st International Exhibition.
Meet Jennifer Martin: Journalism scholar
Jennifer is an experienced print and broadcast journalist who teaches feature writing and journalism.
Working in the digital advertising landscape
Rebecca completed the Master of Communication degree with a combination of coursework and research.
Meet Katie Lee: Artist, Sculptor, Printmaker, Lecturer
Katie is a multidisciplinary artist and Lecturer in Art and Performance.
Deakin encouraged me every step of the way
Deakin was entirely supportive of my non-traditional methodology–I felt encouraged every step of the way.
Meet Kristine Moruzi: Historical Children’s Literature expert
Kristine is the Course Director for the Master of Arts in Writing and Literature.
Combining dance, photography and Spanish
When I began my undergraduate degree, I hadn’t taken formal dance training for several years.