Where imagination shapes every industry
Discover your future in Creative Arts and Design at Curtin, where imagination knows no bounds and innovation shapes the world. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of creators and thinkers, gaining skills to become a visionary leader. Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals, and benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities.
Graduate job-ready with industry connections and practical experience through internships, showcases, and collaborative projects. Your skills can be applied across various industries, from animation to gaming, manufacturing and more.
Choose Curtin for a flexible and creative future, where the skills you learn will create endless career possibilities.
Tailor your degree
Mix and match your majors and specialisations with our flexible course structures, so you can pursue your unique passions.
Connect to industry
Benefit from strong industry links and real-world learning to build your professional network before you graduate.
Learn from experts
Learn from teachers with industry experience and graduate with the skills and techniques you need for a successful career.
World-class learning spaces
Work with cutting-edge tech; theatre, production and studio spaces; and the latest in prototyping and fabrication equipment.
Choose your course
Tailor our degrees in Creative Arts and Design with your choice of major. Then, complement your major with specialisations or elective units that support your career interests and passions.
Bachelor degrees
Creative Arts
Ideal for imaginative individuals, this degree develops your creativity and critical thinking.
Design
Learn to design through project-based activities using industry-standard equipment, technologies and media platforms.
Majors
Double degrees
Arts and Commerce
Study a Creative Arts major as part of a double degree with Commerce and expand your career options.
A Universe of opportunity
Where can a degree in Design take you?
A Bachelor of Design at Curtin can open many doors. Equip yourself with the skills and technical knowledge to succeed in a range of careers, from advertising to user experience (UX).
Unique gaming careers
Picture yourself at the forefront of technology, shaping the future of interactive entertainment in gaming. Here’s your guide to securing a career in an industry where pixels and passions converge.
Bringing disability to the stage
Curtin theatre arts students will star in a reboot of Shakespeare’s play Richard III, with the modern rendition drawing on Hollywood greatness to bring a spotlight to disability representation and inclusion.
Explore your Universe
At Curtin, we offer a diverse range of courses, flexible study options and multiple entry pathways. Are you ready to explore your Curtin Universe?
A rewarding career
An industry in growth mode
The number of roles in creative occupations is growing at a rate more than 50% higher than the rest of the workforce.
Creative Australia (2023)
Global opportunities
The Australian video gaming sector has captured an international audience – 83% of revenue came from overseas markets in 2021.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ‘Business Envoy’ (2022)
A bright outlook
Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers earn a median weekly pay of $2,252, well above the national median for all occupations ($1,300).
jobsandskills.gov.au ‘Labour Market Insights’ (2024)
Hear from our students
The practical aspects of the course were invaluable – like shooting a feature horror film with VFX and stunts for my major project. These experiences not only developed my skills but also gave me a tangible portfolio to impress potential employers.
James Hoare
Graphic design is an engaging and fascinating profession which is quickly growing in demand. It provides a flexible career with the option to travel and the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life.
Shalene Thomas
Download your course guide
Curtin offers courses aligned with industry trends and future demands. Download the Curtin undergraduate course guide to see where your future might lead.
This is the start of something big
Straight from first year we are pushed out of our comfort zone and encouraged to experiment with all mediums.
Zali Morgan
#1 for graduate employment
Of WA’s public universities, Curtin has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment.
Curtin provided me with the opportunity to present my body of work to Deloitte which later resulted in an internship and graduate position within the company.
Emma Galante
A world of possibility
Scholarships
Scholarships offer financial and academic support, connecting you with opportunities to help you thrive at university.
Entry pathways
Find out which pathway to studying at Curtin suits you: ATAR, portfolio, enabling programs and more.
Portfolio entry
Gain entry by submitting a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability, achievements and relevant qualifications.
Ready for the next step?
Discover how to apply, or explore the diverse range of courses Curtin has to offer.