Art and design

We're ranked among the top art and design schools in the world, making AUT the best place to develop the skills and mind-set you need to sharpen your creative voice.

Our art and design programmes offer a balance of originality, creativity and design thinking, and conceptual development. You'll study in an innovative environment where shared spaces and advanced labs will fuel you creativity.

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

Bachelor's degree

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

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in art and design

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across art and design.

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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, and digital textile machines.

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News
Hazel Umaga and Taylor McDonald are winners of the 2018 Pacific Youth Awards.
A new website, Talking Minds
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Hazel Umaga and Taylor McDonald are winners of the 2018 Pacific Youth Awards.
Prime Minister recognises AUT students
23 Apr, 2018
Hazel Umaga and Taylor McDonald are winners of the 2018 Pacific Youth Awards.
A new website, Talking Minds
New resource for youth with psychosis
13 Apr, 2018
A new website, Talking Minds, is now available to help young people with psychosis navigate the complexities of the condition.
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AUT Grad wins Australia’s most prestigio...
07 Dec, 2017
Communication Design graduate Alistair McCready has won Australia’s single top graphic design award.
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Budding student entrepreneurs prepare fo...
21 Nov, 2017
X-Challenge, a new university-wide competition that gives every AUT student an opportunity to develop an idea for a business, cause or project will culminate wi...
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Events
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Open info session: Art and design postgraduate studies
Tuesday 19 Jun, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Te Puna O Āio, The Temple of Potential: School of Art and Design exhibition
Friday 15 Jun, 5pm - Friday 29 Jun, 9pm
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Matariki Postgraduate Exhibition: School of Art and Design
Thursday 14 Jun, 5:30pm - Thursday 21 Jun, 5pm
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City Campus: Art & Design Portfolio and Information Day (undergraduate)
Tuesday 10 Jul, 11am - 2:30pm
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South Campus: Art & Design Portfolio and Information Session (undergraduate)
Friday 20 Jul, 10am - 12pm
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Andrew Lowe
April Gourdie
Zammia Weatherall
Jenny Joblin
Siobhon Joe
Andrew Lowe
Great graduatesAndrew LoweMaster of Design
Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours)
Bachelor of DesignSpatial design covers such a wide range of things, says Andrew Lowe whose installation representing a Japanese tea ceremony won a gold award at the Best Awards.Spatial design covers such a wide range of things, says Andrew Lowe whose installation representing a Japanese tea ceremony won a gold award at the Best Awards.
April Gourdie
Great graduatesApril GourdieDesign Intern, Allbirds, San FranciscoBachelor of DesignBeing able to intern at Allbirds in San Francisco has been incredible, says April Gourdie who completed a Bachelor of Design in Textile Design at AUT.Being able to intern at Allbirds in San Francisco has been incredible, says April Gourdie who completed a Bachelor of Design in Textile Design at AUT. The industry-standard facilities are what sets AUT apart, she says. The access students have to industry standard knit machines made her decision to go to AUT easy, as university students don’t usually get exposure to such facilities.
Zammia Weatherall
Great graduatesZammia WeatherallFreelance Scenic ArtistBachelor of DesignShe enjoys the variety of her work, says spatial design alumna Zammia Weatherall who now works on TV commercials and films, including the recent Thor: Ragnarok.She enjoys the variety of her work, says spatial design alumna Zammia Weatherall who now works on TV commercials and films, including the recent Thor: Ragnarok. As a freelance scenic artist she produces props, models and sets for the film industry. She loves that every project is so different, new and exciting, Zammia says.
Jenny Joblin
Great graduatesJenny JoblinCreative Director, FederationBachelor of DesignThe creativity is what she loves most about her career, says AUT fashion alumna Jenny Joblin who is the creative director for streetwear label Federation.The creativity is what she loves most about her career, says AUT fashion alumna Jenny Joblin who is the creative director for streetwear label Federation. She has had many career highlights since the Federation brand was established in 2000, and today, Federation is one of New Zealand’s most iconic streetwear brands, with stockists around the world.
Siobhon Joe
Great graduatesSiobhon JoeBrand Designer, Red Antler, New YorkBachelor of DesignThe reputation of the School of Art and Design first attracted her to AUT, says Siobhon Joe who completed a Bachelor of Design in Communication Design.The reputation of the School of Art and Design first attracted her to AUT, says Siobhon Joe who completed a Bachelor of Design in Communication Design. After graduating at the end of last year, Siobhon is now working as a brand designer for Red Antler in New York. She got this sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme.
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St Paul Street
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