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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, design thinking and conceptual development. You'll study in an innovative environment where shared spaces and advanced labs will fuel your creativity.

Undergraduate programmes

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

Bachelor's degree

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Postgraduate programmes

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

Certificates and diplomas

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

Tītohu mō te Hoahoa - Diploma in Design

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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News

Award-winning AUT architecture student

02 Dec, 2022

AUT Master of Architecture (Professional) graduate Matangireia Yates Francis has won the prestigious Te Kāhui Whaihanga Resene Student Design Award.

What makes a treasure, a treasure?

29 Nov, 2022

Art and law expert Rod Thomas tells The Detail why New Zealand should keep a list of protected artworks to strengthen the country's cultural heritage.

AD22 showcases student work

22 Nov, 2022

The outstanding work of this year’s graduating art & design students can now be viewed online.

Student success at Lexus Design Awards

21 Nov, 2022

AUT Bachelor of Design student Mark Rous achieves second place at the prestigious Lexus Design Awards.

New professors and associate professors

17 Nov, 2022

AUT is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its academics to the position of Professor and 30 to Associate Professor.

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FIND YOUR GREATNESS

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Art & Design Central
WE Building, City Campus
St Paul Street
Auckland City
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Great graduatesSabrina DavidFounder, More than Words / Graphic Designer, I Love UglyBachelor of DesignShe loves the impact a designer’s work can make, says communication design alumna Sabrina David who has recently launched her own business, More than Words.She loves the impact a designer’s work can make, says communication design alumna Sabrina David who has recently launched her own business, More than Words, and also works as a graphic designer for menswear label I Love Ugly. She herself is proud of being able to support people through her designs.

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Great graduatesVanessa CrofskeyDirector, Enjoy Contemporary Art Space, WellingtonBachelor of Visual ArtsThe biggest gift her lecturers gave her was their continual belief in what she could achieve, says Vanessa Crofskey who completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts.The biggest gift her lecturers gave her was their continual belief in what she could do and achieve, says art and design alumna Vanessa Crofskey who completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts, specialising in sculpture. Part of AUT’s close-knit visual arts community, her lecturers were also more than understanding when Vanessa wanted to explore other creative pursuits; in fact, they highly encouraged it.

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Great graduatesLily Martin-BabinJunior Animator, Kara TechnologiesBachelor of DesignLily Martin-Babin may only be at the start of her animation career, but she has already interned at Weta and made a film that is a hit at film festivals.Lily Martin-Babin may only be at the start of her animation career, but just a year after graduating she has already interned at one of the best digital effects companies, worked for an award-winning start-up and created a film that is a hit at film festivals around the world. She has always been fascinated by storytelling and animation, says Lily who came to AUT to complete a Bachelor of Digital Design, specialising in animation.

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Great graduatesMatangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-FrancisBachelor of Design
Master of Architecture (Professional)He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Master of Architecture (Professional) student Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis.He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis who completed a Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design in 2019 and is currently enrolled in the Master of Architecture (Professional). Raised in Rotorua, Matangireia says he is grateful that his parents and whānau made sure that he and his siblings were surrounded by Māori culture and the arts.

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Great graduatesCourteney EcclesProduct Development Engineer, Fisher & Paykel HealthcareBachelor of DesignShe had plenty of highlights throughout her time at AUT, says art and design alumna Courteney Eccles who completed a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design.She had plenty of highlights throughout her time at AUT, says art and design alumna Courteney Eccles who completed a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design, with a minor in creative entrepreneurship. Since graduating from AUT at the end of 2020, Courteney now enjoys applying her understanding of product design to surgical technologies at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

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