Study art and design

As an AUT art and design student, you join a diverse creative community in an environment where new ideas emerge on a daily basis. AUT is well known for its art and design programmes, making it the best place to develop the skills and mindset to sharpen your creative voice.

You work in shared studio spaces, surrounded by innovation and technology to fuel your creativity. This creative environment makes it easy to form close bonds with your classmates, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to industry and the media at our on-campus galleries or the AUT Art & Design Festival.

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

Bachelor's degree

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

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

Research in art and design

Our world-class researchers have research strengths across art and design, delivering high-quality research that has impact.

More about our research

Our facilities

As an AUT student, you have access to world-class facilities so that you can learn by doing, not just by taking notes.

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Student work

Check out a selection of award-winning student work – including the highly coveted Best Awards.

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News
Professor Suzanne Wilkinson
AUT's virtual production studio is open for business
53 AUT winners at 2025 DINZ Best Awards
The six AUT graduates and models at NZFW’s Graduation Collections runway show.
Te Ataata 2025 - Antoine Bertin
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Professor Suzanne Wilkinson
New Dean for DCT
15 Oct, 2025
Professor Suzanne Wilkinson has been appointed to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies
AUT's virtual production studio is open for business
Virtual Production Studio Showreel
15 Oct, 2025
AUT’s Virtual Production Studio is open for business – as showcased in this promotional video crafted by the Studio team.
53 AUT winners at 2025 DINZ Best Awards
53 AUT winners at 2025 DINZ Best Awards
13 Oct, 2025
Yet another record has been set by AUT staff and students, who have taken home 53 pins at the 2025 Best Awards.
The six AUT graduates and models at NZFW’s Graduation Collections runway show.
AUT graduates shine at NZFW
08 Sep, 2025
Six fashion graduates from AUT’s Art & Design school featured in an impressive runway show at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week.
Te Ataata 2025 - Antoine Bertin
Te Ataata 2025 - Antoine Bertin
04 Sep, 2025
AUT is pleased to announce the 2025 Te Ataata artist in residence is Antoine Bertin.

Contact details

Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

Art & Design Central
WE Building, City Campus
St Paul Street
Auckland City
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