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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AUT academic joins NZ Project Runway
13 Aug, 2018
AUT senior fashion lecturer Andreas Mikellis has been announced as a key player on New Zealand’s Project Runway, airing next month.
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Five questions: Professor Charles Walker
07 Aug, 2018
We asked Professor Charles Walker five questions about his research at the time of his Inaugural Professorial Address.
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AUT student's work dazzles at awards
02 Aug, 2018
Visual arts student Evelyn Tautakitaki won the top prize at the Eden Arts Art Schools Award, a competition that showcases outstanding student work.
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Palliser Ridge Scholarship knitted-up
10 Jul, 2018
A scholarship sponsored by a prominent wool producer enables one of our textile design students to pursue her idea for stylish sound-proofing.
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Alumna scoops top art prize
22 Jun, 2018
AUT visual arts alumna Angela Tiatia was awarded the prestigious Ravenswood Australian women's art prize recently for her video The Fall.
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Great graduatesJenny JoblinCreative Director, FederationBachelor of DesignThe creativity is what she loves most about her career, says AUT fashion alumna Jenny Joblin who is the creative director for streetwear label Federation.The creativity is what she loves most about her career, says AUT fashion alumna Jenny Joblin who is the creative director for streetwear label Federation. She has had many career highlights since the Federation brand was established in 2000, and today, Federation is one of New Zealand’s most iconic streetwear brands, with stockists around the world.
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Great graduatesAndrew LoweMaster of Design
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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 whose installation representing a Japanese tea ceremony won a gold award at the Best Awards.
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Great graduatesSiobhon JoeBrand Designer, Red Antler, New YorkBachelor of DesignThe reputation of the School of Art and Design first attracted her to AUT, says Siobhon Joe who completed a Bachelor of Design in Communication Design.The reputation of the School of Art and Design first attracted her to AUT, says Siobhon Joe who completed a Bachelor of Design in Communication Design. After graduating at the end of last year, Siobhon is now working as a brand designer for Red Antler in New York. She got this sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme.
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.
Zammia Weatherall
Great graduatesZammia WeatherallFreelance Scenic ArtistBachelor of DesignShe enjoys the variety of her work, says spatial design alumna Zammia Weatherall who now works on TV commercials and films, including the recent Thor: Ragnarok.She enjoys the variety of her work, says spatial design alumna Zammia Weatherall who now works on TV commercials and films, including the recent Thor: Ragnarok. As a freelance scenic artist she produces props, models and sets for the film industry. She loves that every project is so different, new and exciting, Zammia says.
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