News in the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha

Q&A: Journalism Matters

Why does journalism matter in a democracy? Dr Greg Treadwell tackles trust, public funding, media criticism and the changing news landscape.

AUT student journalists live on TVNZ

Third-year journalism students have been researching, producing and presenting news stories for Breakfast in an industry collaboration with TVNZ.

Artwork to inspire kaitiakitanga

This year’s Matariki art, commissioned by Te Pou Māori at AUT, features work by Bachelor of Design student Breana-Ann Kaponga (Te Atiawa).

Airborne asbestos in kids’ play sand

AUT research led by Associate Professor Terri-Ann Berry finds airborne asbestos in children’s play sand.

AI an existential threat to documentary?

AI has revolutionised documentary production techniques but raises critical questions about ethics, authenticity and the nature of truth in storytelling.

Celebrating excellence

The School of Communication Studies recently welcomed students, alumni, staff, industry partners, and sponsors to the return of its Excellence Awards.

Experts talk AI & data sovereignty

Unlocking the value of AI without compromising trust or sovereignty was at the heart of the recent AUT Technology in Society Event.

Q&A: Advertising Matters

Why do some ads stick while others flop? AUT lecturer Dan Fastnedge answers big questions on creativity, bad ads, boycotts and culture in Aotearoa.

Animating extinct megafauna

AUT’s Dr Jason Kennedy is creating scientifically credible images of extinct Sri Lankan megafauna using 3D animation.

AI can be helpful in podcast production

New research shows AI can be useful in streamlining workflows and in specific production roles, but is an unreliable researcher when making podcasts.