*Hello* My name is April, I am a Wiradjuri / Scottish Aussie lady currently in my second year of a Bachelor of creative art and design (graphic design) via distance. I have been traveling around Australia + beyond since March 2016 with my two daughters, partner and dog.
This reconciliation week I was part of the launch of the Mirawarri #deadlyselfie art cart at The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in Canberra. Mirawarri is a fun Warlpiri selfie app launched in late 2017 by the Warnayaka art centre, Gretta Louw and...
First, here’s a definition and clarification of the difference between an Acknowledgement of Country and a Welcome to Country: A Welcome to Country is normally performed by an Elder of the local Indigenous language group. An Acknowledgment of...
Welcome to National Reconciliation week, a time to build on respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. In 2018 the theme is ‘don’t keep history a mystery’. This theme encourages all of us to...
In July 2017 I took a flight to Malta (right below Sicily) to study. I had always thought about taking a subject or course abroad as part of my CSU study, just hadn’t found an Illustration-specific opportunity. Then I found out about...
Being abroad is for sure a wonderful way to expand horizons and learn about the world and yourself. CSU Global offers amazing programs to get you overseas and learning – while obtaining credit against your degree while you do it. I had specific...
Australia Day is fast approaching and we might find ourselves excited – a public holiday to mark the end of the summer holidays. A day set aside for pool side parties, BBQ with family and friends or taking to the streets for the many events put on...
Recently I made it to the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra where I visited the 3rd Indigenous Art Triennial: Defying Empire. This powerful showcase of contemporary Australian first nations visual art is not to be missed, so go and see it...
I decided to reach out to the staff from the School of Communication and Creative Industries to find out more about the people who keep the cogs turning inside CSU’s creative epicenter. The office artefact will take us on a journey into the inner...
I am now halfway through studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design) online with CSU. I realised this is an opportunity to plan for my future, to make steps in the right direction and to make the most of this time of learning...
Celebrate NAIDOC Week this July! Help celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people this week by joining a NAIDOC event near you. This year NAIDOC week runs from 2 – 9 July, with events such as...
