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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

Portfolio guidelines: applying to study art and design

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 papers 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

Summer courses: study over summer

See the range of courses the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies offers over the summer months to give you a head start on a qualification, progress your professional development and more.

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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.

Explore our art and design facilities

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

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.

AD20 virtual showcase

24 Nov, 2020

Graduating Art and Design students’ work has been showcased in a virtual exhibition for the first time.

Best Awards Winners 2020

17 Nov, 2020

AUT has had another successful year at the Best Awards – the Design Institute of New Zealand’s annual awards recognising excellence in design.

What could this become?

05 Nov, 2020

Staff member Monique Jansen from the School of Art & Design and renowned artist Xin Cheng have given new life to AUT’s waste.

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FIND YOUR GREATNESS

Contact details

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

Great graduatesFrank LiuInterior Designer, Warren + Mahoney ArchitectsMaster of Design
Bachelor of DesignThe studio culture was the highlight of his time at AUT, says art and design alumnus Frank Liu who is now an interior designer at Warren + Mahoney Architects.The studio and community culture was the highlight of his time at AUT, says art and design alumnus Frank Liu who studied a Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design, followed by a Master of Design. After completing his Master of Design in 2018, Frank has now turned his passion for spatial design into a rewarding career; working as an interior designer at Warren + Mahoney Architects.

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.

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