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

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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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AUT Blue Award recipients
Streets are some of our most important public spaces.
Tracheostomy by Charlotte Dickson was awarded a Gold Best Award in the Product category.
Lost City of Mer
Voices for the future installation
AUT Blue Award recipients
Top students awarded AUT Blue Awards
18 Oct, 2019
59 AUT students from disciplines ranging from water polo to film directing celebrated their successes at the 2019 AUT Blue Awards on Thursday 10 October.
Streets are some of our most important public spaces.
Turning city streets into public spaces
10 Oct, 2019
Dr Carl Douglas writes about how to turn Auckland’s inner-city streets into public spaces people can enjoy
Tracheostomy by Charlotte Dickson was awarded a Gold Best Award in the Product category.
AUT triumphs at 2019 Best Awards
08 Oct, 2019
AUT has 7 Gold, 13 Silver and 8 Bronze awards in this year’s Best Awards.
Lost City of Mer
AUT VR project exhibits at UN, New York
25 Sep, 2019
The Lost City of Mer is a Virtual Reality experience aimed at inspiring action against climate change.
Voices for the future installation
Voices for the Future: UN Summit in NYC
20 Sep, 2019
Joe’s large-scale video installation of Antarctica icebergs is being projected onto the UN Buildings in NY as part of the global UN Climate Action Summit.
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Joe Prisk
Michelle Young
Sophie Roberts
Andrew Lowe
Samantha Weston
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.
Michelle Young
Great graduatesMichelle YoungStudio Mac Operator, OgilvyMaster of Design
Bachelor of DesignIt’s easy to see why AUT is ranked as one of the top art and design universities in the world, says design alumna Michelle Young who now works for Ogilvy.It’s easy to see why AUT is ranked as one of the top art and design universities in the world, says design alumna Michelle Young who now works for Ogilvy, one of the largest, most successful agencies in the world. During her time at AUT, Michelle continuously challenged herself and participated in every opportunity that crossed her path.
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.
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.
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.
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