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

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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News
Turama Festival
Tess Costil's winning submission for the 2019 Pentland Pol Roger Churchill Design competition
Fishbone Tree of Life
Blender Design and AUT
Dr Rosser Johnson and Dr Andrew Withell
Turama Festival
AUT artist in residence part of Tūrama
20 Jun, 2019
Joseph Michael, AUT's Artist in Residence, is part of the line-up for Auckland's new inner-city light festival, Tūrama Festival, which opens next month.
Tess Costil's winning submission for the 2019 Pentland Pol Roger Churchill Design competition
Design grad wins Pol Roger competition
14 Jun, 2019
Communication Design graduate Tess Costil is the winner of the 2019 Pentland Pol Roger Churchill Design competition.
Fishbone Tree of Life
A new direction for art on campus
12 Jun, 2019
A newly established Art on Campus Advisory Group will shape and direct the University's art collection.
Blender Design and AUT
Reconnecting people with food
11 Jun, 2019
Blender Design and AUT Industrial Design students tackle product design for smart horticulture.
Dr Rosser Johnson and Dr Andrew Withell
DCT confirms two new Heads of School
05 Jun, 2019
Dr Rosser Johnson will be Head of the School of Communications Studies, and Dr Andrew Withell will be Head of Art & Design.
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Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa: our ocean still in need of warriors (panel discussion about a sustained ethic of care for our oceans)
Friday 5 Jul, 6pm - 7:30pm
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City Campus: Art & Design Portfolio and Information Day (undergraduate)
Tuesday 9 Jul, 10:15am - 2:30pm
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Joe Prisk
Sophie Roberts
Anzac Tasker
Samantha Weston
Andrew Lowe
Joe Prisk
Great graduatesJoe PriskArtist / Front-End Developer, General StudiosMaster of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Visual ArtsDeciding to study visual arts was easy, says Joe Prisk who completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts as well as a Master of Art and Design.Deciding to study visual arts was easy, says Joe Prisk who completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts as well as a Master of Art and Design. His first year changed his perception of art, says Joe who received a number of awards during his studies including the Graduate Painting Award and the Gordon Harris Excellence in Art Award.
Sophie Roberts
Great graduatesSophie RobertsLandscape Designer, Terrain NYC, New York CityBachelor of DesignAUT has propelled her out into the world, says spatial design alumna Sophie Roberts who is now working at Terrain NYC in New York City.AUT has propelled her out into the world, says spatial design alumna Sophie Roberts who is now working at Terrain NYC in New York City. She got the sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme. Sophie has always been interested in spatial design, and the highlight of her time at AUT was working in the spatial design studio.
Anzac Tasker
Great graduatesAnzac TaskerDesign Director, Designworks LtdBachelor of Art and Design (Honours)
Bachelor of DesignWhat he loves most about being a designer is the constant pursuit of the idea, says communication design alumnus Anzac Tasker who now works at Designworks.What he loves most about being a designer is the constant pursuit of the idea, says communication design alumnus Anzac Tasker who is now a design director at Designworks. Anzac first joined Designworks straight out of university, and he has since worked at Designworks’ Auckland and Melbourne offices, with a stint at Frost*collective in Sydney in between.
Samantha Weston
Great graduatesSamantha WestonJunior Designer, The Teeth – Creative Agency, SingaporeBachelor of DesignShe is enjoying gaining an international perspective on design, says Samantha Weston who is currently interning at The Teeth – Creative Agency in Singapore.She is enjoying gaining an international perspective on design, says Samantha Weston who is currently interning at The Teeth – Creative Agency in Singapore. Choosing where to study design was easy, says Samantha whose studies were supported by an undergraduate scholarship for excellence in art and design. What she enjoyed most about studying at AUT was the collaborative atmosphere.
Andrew Lowe
Great graduatesAndrew LoweInterior Designer, Cachet GroupMaster 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. Andrew’s passion for spatial design has already attracted some attention, and saw him winning a gold award at the prestigious Best Awards. He was also a finalist in the student category at the Auckland Architecture Association Visionary Architecture Awards and at the Interior Awards.
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