Faculty of Design and Creative TechnologiesTe Ara Auaha

AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha recognises that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research at university level. The faculty houses five very distinct discipline areas: architecture and built environment, art and design, creative technologies, communication studies, and engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.

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Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?

Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?

Art and design
Everyone loves a deal, but can a $5 t-shirt ever be ethical? Probably not, says Lisa McEwan, AUT senior lecturer in design for sustainability and fashion.
Ads from Hell: Do we love to hate them?

Ads from Hell: Do we love to hate them?

Communication studies
When it comes to controversial advertising, Hells Pizza is often pushing boundaries. But when does an ad cross the line of “acceptable” controversy?
AUT research receives $7m boost

AUT research receives $7m boost

Business
AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.
Rooftop solar for more resilient cities

Rooftop solar for more resilient cities

Architecture and built environment
Built environment experts from AUT say the government's plan to fix NZ's energy crisis with solar farms is a "missed opportunity."

Research within our schools

At AUT's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, we believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across the following areas:

Residency programme for creative practitioners from France

The Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies hosts a French art or design professional each year under the Te Ataata Residency programme. Learn more about the faculty's residency programme and its aims on the link below.

Te Ataata Residency programme

Contact details

Find contact details and location information for the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies on the link below.

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Courses offered

AUT's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies offers a wide range of world-class creative, engineering and technology programmes at all study levels, from certificate to doctoral degree.

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Celebrating Māori & Pacific success

Our Mana tangata, Mana whenua, Mana moana website celebrates Māori and Pacific success in our faculty. It showcases both academic and professional staff, and our connection to the communities we come from and serve.

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