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

_{1. Communication design courses are offered in the Diploma in Arts. Offered at the AUT South Campus only.}

Short courses

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Short courses and workshops at the Textile + Design Lab

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

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

Visual arts alumna revives Niuean art

24 Feb, 2021

Artist and AUT visual arts graduate Cora-Allan Wickliffe is reviving the ancient Niuean art of hiapo.

AUT alumnus wins major artist residency

19 Feb, 2021

AUT visual arts alumnus Kalisolaite 'Uhila has been awarded the Art Foundation’s prestigious $100,000 Harriet Friedlander Residency.

Passion for entrepreneurship and design

18 Feb, 2021

Alumnus Sam Gray shares with us how his passion for entrepreneurship and design led him to become the CEO and founder for two companies.

Art and Design Awards

17 Dec, 2020

The 2020 Art and Design Awards recognise students' scholarly excellence as well as their outstanding contribution to the school and wider community.

Stamping out the racism epidemic

26 Nov, 2020

Graduating Industrial Design student Phoebe Lee has imagined a future Aotearoa where the epidemic of racism has been stamped out.

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Art & Design Central
WE Building, City Campus
St Paul Street
Auckland City
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Great graduatesJoshua OngUser Experience Designer, Air New ZealandBachelor of DesignHe enjoys providing great digital experiences for Air New Zealand customers, says design alumnus Joshua Bryan Ong who now works as a user experience designer.He enjoys providing great digital experiences for Air New Zealand customers, says AUT design alumnus Joshua Bryan Ong who now works as a user experience designer. After initially studying business, Joshua soon realised he had to follow his passion for design, and enrolled in AUT’s Bachelor of Design in Communication Design, focusing on user experience and user interface.

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.

Great graduatesSandy XuArtist / Director, girl.xu StudioBachelor of Visual ArtsShe has loved painting since she was a child, says visual arts alumna Sandy Xu who came to AUT to complete a Bachelor of Visual Arts specialising in painting.She has loved painting since she was a child, says visual arts alumna Sandy Xu who came to AUT to complete a Bachelor of Visual Arts in painting. Today, Sandy is the director of girl.xu Studio in Auckland’s High Street and loves everything about her career. Being able to inspire others is what she is most proud of, says Sandy who graduated from AUT in 2016.

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.

Great graduatesJulianna JungDesign and Workroom Assistant, Taylor Boutique/The ShelterBachelor of DesignThe highlight of her time at AUT was being in an environment of creatives, says Julianna Jung who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design.The highlight of her time at AUT was being in an environment of creatives, says Julianna Jung who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design. In addition to her studies, Julianna also managed to find the time to intern at high-end fashion concept store Taylor Boutique/The Shelter; an opportunity that has now turned into a full-time career.

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