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
Research in creative technologies
We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across creative technologies.
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.
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.
Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)
Level 11
Sir Paul Reeves Building (WG building)
Governor Fitzroy Place
City Campus
Auckland
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