Art and design

As an AUT art and design student, you join a diverse creative community in an environment where new ideas emerge on a daily basis. AUT is well known for its art and design programmes, making it the best place to develop the skills and mindset to sharpen your creative voice.

You work in shared studio spaces, surrounded by innovation and technology to fuel your creativity. This creative environment makes it easy to form close bonds with your classmates, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to industry and the media at our on-campus galleries or the AUT Art & Design Festival.

Undergraduate study in art and design will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate study in art and design will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

A diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Research in art and design

Our world-class researchers have research strengths across art and design, delivering high-quality research that has impact.

More about our research

Labs and facilities

Our art and design students have access to industry-leading studios, labs and services. These include photographic and lighting facilities, printmaking and 3D labs, as well as digital textile machines.

Explore our art and design facilities

Student work

Check out a selection of award-winning student work – including the highly coveted Best Awards.

View student work

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News
Matariki art resource pack
Rangitoto Island forms a backdrop to the wave-cut platform off Achilles Point, Auckland.
A still from the exhibit
Two people trying on shoes with new shoelace called 'woo-lace'.
Daniel Brink, Winner Lexus Award 2024
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Matariki art resource pack
Matariki art a koha from AUT Pou Māori
13 Jun, 2025
This year’s free Matariki art, from Auckland University of Technology, features work by Bachelor of Design tauira Te Awanui a Rangi Teresa Clark.
Rangitoto Island forms a backdrop to the wave-cut platform off Achilles Point, Auckland.
Panel discussion: Auckland’s volcanoes 
23 May, 2025
A panel discussion on 29 May at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will explore the volcanoes and lava caves of Tāmaki Makaurau.
A still from the exhibit
A Time of Waiting
01 Apr, 2025
Expansive art exhibition A Time of Waiting to open at AUT’s Te Wai Ngutu Kākā Gallery.
Two people trying on shoes with new shoelace called 'woo-lace'.
AUT designed Woo-Laces now on sale
29 Nov, 2024
Forget boring shoelaces, meet the Woo-lace. Created by AUT student Jacob Smith, the award-winning Woo-lace makes an ideal stocking filler.
Daniel Brink, Winner Lexus Award 2024
AUT wins at Lexus Design Awards 2024
13 Nov, 2024
Last week at the 2024 annual Lexus Design Awards, third-year AUT industrial design students Daniel Brink and Deanna Griffin won first and second place.
Events
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Art and Design Information Day 2025
Wednesday 2 Jul, 9:30am - 2pm
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AUT LIVE – Our university open day!
Saturday 30 Aug, 9am - 3pm

Contact details

Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

Art & Design Central
WE Building, City Campus
St Paul Street
Auckland City
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Jeremiah Rogo
Via Tuimaseve
Hāriata Mann
Hannah Jensen Fox
Thomas Masters