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 ranked among the top art and design schools in the world, 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 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.

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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.

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School of Art and Design magazine

View our School of Art and Design magazine to find student work and learn more about our mission.

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Art and design magazine cover

News
earth and sun
Illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng
Audiovisual Artwork, Ngā Raraunga o te Mākū: the data of moisture
AUT Design for Health Symposium 2023
Fashion show
News pattern
earth and sun
Leap Day: Time and Space Connection
28 Feb, 2024
Senior Lecturer Emily O’Hara believes leap years and days offer something even more interesting to consider: why do we have calendars anyway?
Illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng
Te Ataata 2024 - Julie Stephen Chheng
30 Jan, 2024
Paris-based designer, illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng is the 2024 Te Ataata artist in residence at AUT.
Audiovisual Artwork, Ngā Raraunga o te Mākū: the data of moisture
Climate crisis artwork on show in India
26 Jan, 2024
AUT’s Janine Randerson, Rachel Shearer and Stefan Marks head to India to present the audiovisual artwork Ngā Raraunga o te Mākū: the data of moisture.
Fashion show
Māori chief inspires fashion student
15 Nov, 2023
Ngāti Tūwharetoa design student Tia Tahau’s collection, showcased at AUT’s 2023 Graduate Fashion Show, was inspired by her ancestor Te Rangi Tāhau

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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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