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Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha
At the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha we recognise that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research. The faculty houses four discipline areas: art and design; communication; engineering, computer and mathematical sciences; and creative technologies.
Schools in this faculty
Latest news
Communication studies
Dan Fastnedge, Lecturer in Advertising Creativity, explores what Netsafe’s new online porn public service advertisement tells us about Kiwi ad creativity.
Design Through a Pasifika Lens
Art and design
Using his Samoan heritage, one recent AUT graduate has found his drive to make the intangible come to life.
Why does art and design matter?
Art and design
Simply put, the role of artists and designers is to make the world a better place, writes Dr Andrew Withell, Head of Art and Design at AUT.
Alumnus hosts Techweek 2020 event
Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
AUT alumnus Erik Bast is co-hosting Bridge the Gap: Identifying Value Drivers and Accelerating Strategy Execution, at Techweek 2020.Research Review: annual profile of DCT research
Research within schools
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
AUT hosts a French art or design professional each year under the Te Ataata Residency programme. Learn more about the residency and its aims.
Contact details
Find contact details and location information for the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies.
Courses offered
This faculty offers a range of creative, engineering and technology programmes.
Publications from the faculty
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies publications are listed here by year.
2019
Stories of Collaboration in Te Ara Auaha
2018
Faculty awards and showcases
We open our doors each year to showcase our students’ work and celebrate student and staff successes.
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