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

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

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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Albert Refiti at The MET
16 Mar, 2020
Last year, Art and Design Associate Professor Albert Refiti received the Andrew W. Mellon Senior Fellowship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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Augmented Reality book wins competition
10 Mar, 2020
AUT's art and design lecturer Tatiana Tavares is one of the winners of Communication Arts Magazine’s annual illustration contest.
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Speaking Surfaces: stories and spaces
05 Mar, 2020
Speaking Surfaces is the collaborative work of St Paul St Gallery and AUT Spatial Design staff and students.
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Waitangi Day and Pride's shared history
31 Jan, 2020
The intertwined history of racism and homophobia of Waitangi Day and Auckland Pride Festival
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Designing Kai with Kids
04 Dec, 2019
South Campus Communication Design students Olivia Penfold and Brayden Luamanu are the designers behind a fundraiser recipe book for PILLARS.
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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.
Joshua Ong
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.
Sophie Roberts
Great graduatesSophie RobertsLandscape Designer, Terrain NYC, New York CityBachelor of DesignAUT has propelled her out into the world, says spatial design alumna Sophie Roberts who is now working at Terrain NYC in New York City.AUT has propelled her out into the world, says spatial design alumna Sophie Roberts who is now working at Terrain NYC in New York City. She got the sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme. Sophie has always been interested in spatial design, and the highlight of her time at AUT was working in the spatial design studio.
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.
Anzac Tasker
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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