Explore our Communication and Creative Media programs
Whether you dream of confronting politicians with the tough questions, creating an award-winning documentary or designing the hottest app, Bond’s broad range of communication and creative media degrees will fire your ambition. You can tailor your studies to focus on film and television, journalism, digital media, computer games, advertising and public relations or keep your options open with a broad-based communications degree.
Behind the classroom door
See what some of our Bondies get involved in during their communication or interactive media degree as well as the academics they get access to!
Quinn - Bachelor of Interactive Media and Design
Hear Quinn, originally from Santa Barbara, California, talk about where he hopes to go in the future with a Bachelor of Interactive Media and Design from Bond.
Bondy of the week
Bachelor of Communication student, Maryne, is originally from Alberta, Canada! Here what Maryne gets up to around campus in her spare time.
Feature on The Project
Associate Professor of Interactive Media and Design, Dr. James Birt, featured on The Project giving his expert opinion on the billion-dollar industry taking over the world - eSports! Click here to view the segment
Postgraduate intensive course Social Media: Risks and Opportunities examines how to manage social media and how to take advantage of the opportunities social media presents. Find out about the intensive-mode course from the perspective of a professor and student.
Lisa Hamilton | Journalism Alumnus
Watch how Lisa went from studying a Bachelor of Journalism at Bond to presenting news for MTV Australia.
Daniele Wilton | Communication Alumnus
Our Alumni are publishing food and travel books in the world’s most thriving cities.
Ross Healy | Social Media Specialist | Telstra - Bachelor of Communication & Master of Communication graduate
Our Alumni are travelling at the speed of social - From his home base in Melbourne Australia, Bond University Alumnus Ross shares how Bond prepared him for a career that didn’t even exist when he was studying.
How gaming can help kids learn
If you are interested in interactive media you could be learning from Bond University’s gaming expert, Dr Jeffery Brand, who appeared on Studio 10 talking to a panel on the Digital Australia Report 2016 which he recently produced in conjunction with Interactive Games & Entertainment Association, which explores demographics, self-report behaviours and attitudes around digital games in Australia.
Real world experience for film & television students
A group of Bond University Bachelor of Film and Television students had the opportunity to see behind the scenes and lend a hand on the set of movie blockbuster San Andreas during filming at Bond’s Abedian School of Architecture. Future filmmakers lend a hand on blockbuster
'Magazine'
Bond University journalism students showcase various video feature stories produced in collaboration with ABC Open.
Bond Briefs
Students in a journalism subject titled 'Writing for the News Media' participate in the creation and publication of the Bond University Newsletter, 'Bond Briefs'. Check out all stories in this issue of 'Bond Briefs'.
Bond University in Minecraft
This is a first introduction to Bond University in Minecraft. Students and staff in the subject, Computer Games Industry and Policy, are working together to create a fully scaled virtual representation of the campus in the world-building game, Minecraft.
'Thread'
Thread is a lifestyle magazine written by members of the Bond University Journalism Students Association. This iPad edition is designed by Bond University journalism students studying Digital Publishing and Design as part of their final assessment. View the 143 edition of 'Thread' in iTunes
Dynamic Journalism at Bond
The journalism industry is constantly changing, and so is our Journalism degree at Bond. At Bond, not only will you learn to craft and tell a story- you’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in the area you’re passionate about. Choose from Social Media, Advertising, Criminology, International Relations and more.
Overcoming Glossophobia
Did you know that glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is cited as the number one fear of the general population? Professor Mike Grenby, who teaches into Journalism and Communication, has delivered a NOW Talk alongside Bachelor of Communication student Rebecca Dipardo about how to overcome this fear and empower yourself to become a more confident speaker.
Students Saxon Cameron and Will Fetke developed Brave Beat, a mobile game for Bravehearts Children’s charities. The app was very successful and was advertised on the stadium screen at Suncorp Stadium during a Bronco’s match that year.
Student Saxon Camera created a mobile game for the RSPCA. The game was developed for the client to raise awareness of cat ownership. The day it was released it went to number one in the Apple App Store and was covered by news outlets world wide including BCC UK and CNN America.
Interactive Media and Design Student Wins New Car in Social Media Competition
Our student Hannah Schultz entered the competition using a technique learnt in MMDE13-340: Animation called Stop Motion, to ultimately win a new Mini Ray (worth $29k) from Mini Australia. "Bond has enabled me to advance my skills and abilities by turning passion into opportunity. More specifically the Animation within my Interactive Media and Design degree, equipped me with the ability to showcase new talents and knowledge. The recognition of MINI Australia has resulted in a prize new MINI and national recognition within my field."
Choose your path with the new Bachelor of Creative Arts
The future belongs to those designing their own path. With a Bachelor of Creative Arts, students can undertake three majors of their choosing, ranging from Communications, Multimedia, Humanities and Business.
Journalism & Film students cover royal visit to Bond
Our Bond University Journalism and Film and Television cohorts had the unique opportunity to film and interview His Royal Highness the Duke of York for the 2017 Pitch @ Palace competition. The Australian regional final event held at Bond University, Gold Coast attracted young entrepreneurs to pitch their start-up ideas. We spoke to Cloe (Journalism) and Maliha (Film) about how they applied skills learnt in the classroom on the day.
Communication and Creative Media
Student Association
The Society and Design Students' Association is a representative student body with resourceful function including the SDSA Book Sale; various cultural & social events; competitions; and academic, work and internship opportunities. Check out our Society and Design Students' Association website and Facebook page.