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.
Hear how Laura Brown went from Charles Sturt graduate to travelling the world!
Marshall McLuhan wrote 'advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century'. Imagine what's possible today. Get creative. Push for change. Prepare for a career in areas like public relations, advertising, crisis management, communication, change management, fundraising and event management.
Use creativity to connect and captivate. Tell stories about who we are. Explore what being human means. Then choose from a wide range of careers. Imagine working in creative industries, education, government, galleries, museums, management, research or the non-profit sector.
Communication connects people. It builds community, fosters change and increases knowledge. Study communication and become an expert in finding the right words for your audience – and forge a career in anything from journalism and digital storytelling, to public relations and advertising.
Learn the art of storytelling across all kinds of media. Engage audiences in innovative ways. 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 key roles in shaping our understanding and perception of the world. Master the art of storytelling to inform and entertain audiences on any platform – from television, radio, podcasts, 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."
