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Arts and creative industries

A degree in the arts and creative industries will develop your creativity, encourage you to explore new technologies and teach you to apply critical thinking to real industry situations.

Make your mark with your imagination

Whether your interests lie with the written word, performance arts, fine arts or media, our diverse range of creative arts and communications courses mean you can follow your passion while gaining the skills, knowledge and experience to develop a meaningful career.

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26 March 2023

Curtin Open Day

Whether your passion lies in the arts, science, business or health, Open Day is an opportunity to see how a Curtin degree can help you make a difference to your life and the lives of others.

Plan your Open Day and go into the draw to win some amazing prizes, including a $1,000 travel voucher, a PS5 and more!

Plan your day

Specialist areas

Design

Design

Explore our diverse range of courses, ranging from photography and fashion design to animation and game design.

Creative arts and communications

Our courses encompass areas including fine arts, creative writing, journalism, Chinese, Japanese, digital and social media, and more.

Gerry Luwandri

I have really enjoyed the high-quality curriculum, practical aspects, and feedback from the lecturers and tutors, which has helped to shape my design thinking and technical abilities. Once you master the design process, you’ll be able to repeatedly create and re-produce high-quality, stunning designs.

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