Media, communications and creative arts

Communications

Study communications from a diverse array of perspectives to prepare yourself for living and working in our globalised world.

At Macquarie, you’ll explore the cultural, social, international and linguistic contexts of the evolving world of communications and develop skills across print, online and multimedia.

Potential careers:

• campaign/program coordinator
• media adviser
• journalist
• policy maker
• public relations specialist
• writer
• editor
• multimedia specialist
• social media coordinator
• social change advocate

Creative writing

The ability to write well enables your voice to be heard on all of the issues shaping modern society.

At Macquarie you’ll learn about production, publishing, and cultural issues, while developing your craft amongst like-minded creatives. Explore fiction, scriptwriting, poetry, non-fiction and beyond.

Potential careers:

• advertising copywriter
• publisher
• freelance writer
• media producer
• creative content producer
• broadcaster
• reviewer
• web manager

Film and Screen production

Turn your passion into creative talent and technical knowledge.

At Macquarie you will be equipped to work in a range of screen environments. You’ll learn in in some of Australia’s largest and best-equipped screen production facilities, with teaching and inspiration from award-winning writers, filmmakers and producers.

Potential careers:

• filmmaker
• film and television producer
• content coordinator
• broadcaster
• educator
• director
• editor
• screenwriter
• stage manager
• researcher
• reviewer
• documentary producer

Interactive design

Interactive design is about human behaviour and strategically imagining digital media, products and services as they could be.

At Macquarie you’ll learn the skills in research, design and development needed to bring innovative approaches to digital environments including web, mobile, and social, across a range of industries.

Potential careers:

• digital designer
• content producer
• advertising creative
• motion graphic designer
• 3D artist
• user experience consultant
• virtual reality producer

Journalism and non-fiction writing

Today’s journalism is virtually unrecognisable from that of a decade ago. Gain an edge in the changing media landscape at Macquarie.

Learn from award-winning non-fiction writers and research academics to gain in-depth knowledge of new practices including social media, data journalism and entrepreneurship.

Potential careers:

• broadcaster
• journalist
• editor
• copywriter
• multimedia producer
• content coordinator/producer
• corporate communications specialist

Media and society

Our ‘always-on’ society makes the heart of media production and consumption a place of great excitement, power and responsibility.

Learn to critically analyse the relationship between culture, media and society, as you investigate key issues around power, inequality and identity.

Potential careers:

• advocacy and welfare officer
• arts administrator
• cross-cultural worker
• cultural affairs officer
• corporate communications specialist
• lobbyist
• policy analyst
• public relations consultant
• social media consultant
• researcher

Music

Who says your passion can’t be your career?

At Macquarie you’ll use the latest industry technology to explore various forms of music, honing your skills in performance, collaboration, creative thinking, and production.

Potential careers:

• composer
• songwriter
• music journalist
• producer
• sound effects technician
• screen and game music designer
• reviewer
• band director

Performing arts and entertainment industries

Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, studying theatre, dance, performance or music is ideal if you wish to carve out a dynamic career in the contemporary performing arts and entertainment industries.

Potential careers:

• arts administrator
• arts director
• creative entrepreneur
• cultural events coordinator
• performance maker
• event manager
• production manager
• public relations officer
• stage manager
• talent or casting agent

Podcasting and radio production

Study new ways audiences engage with online content.

At Macquarie, you’ll gain podcasting and radio production skills by using multiplatform technologies to produce and distribute a range of content.

Potential careers:

• online content specialist
• corporate communications specialist
• journalist
• media and communications adviser
• media manager
• podcast producer or presenter
• radio producer or presenter

Public relations and social media

Social media has reshaped societies, economies, politics and public relations in a short space of time.

This evolving sector is constantly growing as people and organisations harness its power and engagement. Build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, taught by some of the world’s foremost experts.

Potential careers:

• advertising creative
• content producer
• social media consultant
• corporate communications specialist
• journalist
• creative director
• content editor
• social media marketer

Sound production

Sound producers work in a wide variety of creative and media industries, from film and television to advertising, radio and music.

At Macquarie, you’ll be taught by industry-respected teachers as you work in our world-class studio spaces, built by acclaimed designers.

Potential careers:

• advertising creative
• radio producer
• music producer
• film producer
• television producer
• studio technician