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
Synchrotron to be used in research
AUTSA's Foodie Godmother pantry
AUT's new Professors
The Sustainability Taskforce at the Roadmap launch
The 2018 Blue Award recipients
Synchrotron to be used in research
Five AUT Marsden Fund grants
08 Nov, 2018
Five projects led by AUT researchers have been granted funding totalling $3.58 million in new research for the university, in this Marsden Fund round.
AUTSA's Foodie Godmother pantry
Can you help the Foodie Godmother?
02 Nov, 2018
AUTSA’s Foodie Godmother needs donations of food and personal hygiene products for students in need. Can you help?
AUT's new Professors
New Professors and Associate Professors
01 Nov, 2018
AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
The Sustainability Taskforce at the Roadmap launch
Minister launches sustainable blueprint
24 Oct, 2018
The Minister for Climate Change, the Hon James Shaw officially launched AUT’s Sustainability Roadmap on Friday 19 October.
The 2018 Blue Award recipients
AUT Blue Awards recognise top students
17 Oct, 2018
41 AUT students were honoured for their sporting, artistic and cultural successes on Friday at the AUT Blue Awards.
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Michelle Young
Haydn Jack
April Gourdie
Cora-Allan Wickliffe
Anzac Tasker
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.
Haydn Jack
Great graduatesHaydn JackIndustrial Designer, Blender DesignBachelor of DesignHe loves the variety his career offers, says AUT design alumnus Haydn Jack who is now an industrial designer at product design company Blender Design.He loves the variety his career offers, says AUT design alumnus Haydn Jack who is now an industrial designer at product design company Blender Design. Seeing his skills and passion for design grow throughout his studies was highlight for him, and he was proud to see his hard work recognised by several prestigious design competitions.
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.
Cora-Allan Wickliffe
Great graduatesCora-Allan WickliffeArtist / Curator and Exhibitions Manager, Corban Estate Arts CentreMaster of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Visual ArtsUsing her skills to help revive a Pacific artform has been one of the highpoints in her career as an artist, says visual arts alumna Cora-Allan Wickliffe.Using her skills to help revive a Pacific artform has been one of the highpoints in her career as an artist, says Cora-Allan Wickliffe, a multidisciplinary artist of Māori and Niue descent whose work often focuses on indigenous people. As well as being a practising artist, Cora-Allan is also the curator and exhibitions manager at the Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson.
Anzac Tasker
Great graduatesAnzac TaskerDesign Director, Designworks LtdBachelor of Arts (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.
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