Colab: creative technologies

At Colab: creative technologies we bring together the creative arts, design, digital media, computing, engineering and entrepreneurship in one project-based learning environment.

We’re a hub for emerging technologies, a cutting-edge research institute and also a creative industries network. When you study here, you’ll see how collaboration truly helps to create ideas that shape our world.

Undergraduate study in creative technologies will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate study in creative technologies will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

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

Our Textile and Design Lab offers a range of short courses:

  • Introduction to textiles
  • International textile development and sourcing workshop
  • Knitwear design
  • Photoshop basics for textile design
  • Digital textile design: repeating patterns
  • E-textile and soft circuit design workshop
  • Felting workshop

Textile and Design Lab website

Research in creative technologies

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across creative technologies.

More about our research

Our facilities

You’ll get plenty of chances to research and develop designs and techniques in our state-of-the-art labs network. Each of our labs has specialist technologies – and experts to help you use them.

Facilities

Women in technology

If you’re a woman studying or interested in technology, you can find support, encouragement and fun in a number of groups – check out how you can help each other to succeed in your fields.

Women in technology

News
Joseph Michael
62% increase in AUT researchers
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Joseph Michael
Art meets science at AUT
02 May, 2019
Renowned artist Joseph Michael is AUT’s Artist in Residence for 2019
62% increase in AUT researchers
62% increase in AUT researchers
30 Apr, 2019
Growing expertise to help New Zealand and the world
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The Techweek19 programme is live
05 Apr, 2019
AUT is the only NZ university and an official Strategic Partner. Hear from Dr Roseanne Ellis and Professor Guy Littlefair about why we’re involved.
Professor Frances Joseph
Five questions: Professor Frances Joseph
21 Mar, 2019
We asked Professor Frances Joseph five questions about her research ahead of her Inaugural Professorial Address.
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Christchurch tragedy
15 Mar, 2019
The tragic event in Christchurch today devastates us. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their friends and families.
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Matthias Bachmann
Alejandro Davila
Sana Alyaseri
Niko Meredith
Claudine Nalesu
Matthias Bachmann
Great graduatesMatthias BachmannUX/UI Architect & Strategist, CentralityBachelor of Creative TechnologiesOpportunities like being able to intern in the USA make him a proud advocate for AUT, says Matthias Bachmann who completed a Bachelor of Creative Technologies.He has always dreamt of working in the US, says AUT alumnus Matthias Bachmann. After graduating in 2016, he went to Colorado to intern at the DaVinci Institute, thanks to the AUT Internz International Scholarships Programme. It’s opportunities like this that make him a proud advocate for AUT, Matthias says.
Alejandro Davila
Great graduatesAlejandro DavilaVirtual Reality Storytelling / VR Producer, Conical Ltd.Master of Creative TechnologiesAUT creative technologies alumnus Alejandro Davila is the man behind New Zealand’s first virtual reality film and a Young NZ Innovator of the Year finalist.The future of storytelling lies in virtual reality, says Alejandro Davila, the man behind New Zealand’s first virtual reality film and a Young NZ Innovator of the Year finalist. Built as a prototype at AUT, the project has received widespread media attention and Alejandro is now recognised as a pioneer in this field.
Sana Alyaseri
Great graduatesSana AlyaseriDoctor of PhilosophyVideo game content is usually created by a developer, but does this have to be the case? That’s the interesting topic Sana Alyaseri is exploring for her PhD.Video game content is usually created by a developer, but does this always have to be the case? That is the interesting topic Sana Alyaseri is exploring for her Doctor of Philosophy, which focuses on game development. Fitting a PhD into her busy life isn’t always easy, admits Sana who balances study with her work as an IT lecturer and being a mother to four children.
Niko Meredith
Great graduatesNiko MeredithCo-director, No SixMaster of Creative Technologies
Bachelor of Creative TechnologiesThe multi-faceted nature of creative technologies is reflective of how the real world operates, says Niko Meredith who is a co-director of start-up No Six.The multi-faceted nature of creative technologies is reflective of how the real world operates, says Niko Meredith. He enjoys using technology as a tool to respond to social issues, says Niko who is a co-director of start-up No Six, which produces content and inspires young content creators in disadvantaged communities to find what they love.
Claudine Nalesu
Great graduatesClaudine NalesuCreative Technologist, DotDotBachelor of Creative TechnologiesThe freedom to explore is what she loves most about a career in creative technologies, says Claudine Nalesu who now works at creative technology studio DotDot.The freedom to explore is what she loves most about a career in creative technologies, says Claudine Nalesu who now works at creative technology studio DotDot.
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