Communications and Design

What kind of people are suited to architecture as a career? Are they all amazing artists? We asked architect and lecturer Charmain Enthaler for her insights as CDU introduces its new Bachelor of Architectural Design. 

Welcome, future creatives. If you dream of a career in music, in screen media or as a visual artist, CDU’s new Bachelor of Creative Arts is for you. This course has been specifically designed to develop and nurture your talents and give you the skills to build a sustainable career in the ever-changing creative industries.

Jurse Salandanan's love of paying it forward saw him forming an award-winning organisation in response to COVID-19. He's already contributed significantly to the architectural and international student community, but he's only getting started. 

Illustrator Jonathon Saunders has talent at his fingertips and a visual arts degree from CDU under his belt. Jonathon's animated TV series about an Indigenous superhero from Darwin has been turning heads and winning awards.

BP recently returned to study to find way to turn his passion for photography and filmmaking into a profession. Having a full-time job and a young family made study challenging but with support, BP found success.

Ashleigh's passion for media began at a young age when, with friends, she’d create short film clips dancing in the living room. Lights, camera, action were all part of their play. Fast forward to years later and not much had changed. 

The support and flexibility that comes with a CDU arts degree in architectural design is setting Nancy on the path to success to pursue a career in architecture.