Bachelor of Creative Technologies

Love technology, design, digital media and creativity? Work on a range of creative projects - from making films and creating animations to designing games and multimedia environments.

The Bachelor of Creative Technologies was developed with the future in mind and – like the future – it continues to evolve. Your learning is project-based and takes place in studios where you collaborate with your classmates on a range of projects.

You study programming, and explore how to make films, create animations and soundscapes, and CAD design interactive multimedia environments or games. You also learn to apply your ideas to different fields, think entrepreneurially, and present and promote your ideas.

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Minimum entry requirements

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Design (Practical Art), Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, Technology, Processing Technologies, Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Drama, Media Studies, Music, Mathematics, Science, Statistics, Calculus.

Year 1

You’re introduced to key concepts of creative technologies and develop these through diverse studio projects. Projects will vary and you’ll learn how to express your ideas in a variety of digital and physical media – whether it’s through video, sound, mechatronics, games or smart objects.

You study the following papers:

Year 2

You have more choice of studio projects. Each semester has a number of themes that provide a degree of focus, but you’re encouraged to develop your studio projects in creative, unexpected or provocative ways. We encourage you to work in teams or with people outside AUT.

You study the following papers:

And choose one paper from:

You also choose two more papers from the options above or from any other AUT degree as approved by the programme leader.

Year 3

You work on more complex projects in the studio. Projects may be developed in consultation with industry partners.

You study the following papers:

And choose two papers from:

You also choose two more papers from the options above or from any other AUT degree as approved by the programme leader.

Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees

Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors.

Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees

More details about papers in this programme

Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)

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Additional majors, minors and elective papers within the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Augmented and virtual reality
  • Creative enterprises
  • Creative technologies
  • Digital media
  • Electronic music and sound
  • Film and sound post-production
  • Games and interaction
  • Internet of things
  • Mechatronics
  • Mobile and web applications
  • Smart environments
  • Smart textiles
  • Technology start-ups
  • Transmedia
  • Wearable technologies
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Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1305
Level:
7
Points:
360
Duration:
3 years full-time
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
1 Mar 2021
Fees:
Domestic
$6,786 - $6,886
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
International
$34,513
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Scholarships at AUT

Ilham Akhlaqi
Joshua Baxter
Talia Pua
Niko Meredith
Mikhail Ali
Ilham Akhlaqi
Great graduatesIlham AkhlaqiBachelor of Creative TechnologiesIf you’re passionate about technology, arts and engineering, the Bachelor of Creative Technologies is the degree for you, says current student Ilham Akhlaqi.If you’re passionate about technology, arts and engineering, the Bachelor of Creative Technologies is the degree for you, says Ilham Akhlaqi. She enjoys the variety of projects students can work on as part of the degree. One of the favourite projects she has worked on so far was a first-year project that showcased data through the use of an artefact.
Joshua Baxter
Great graduatesJoshua BaxterDigital Designer, RUSH DigitalBachelor of Creative TechnologiesHis second year at university was a bit of a revelation, says creative technologies alumnus Joshua Baxter who now works as a digital designer at RUSH Digital.His second year at university was a bit of a revelation, says creative technologies alumnus Joshua Baxter who now works as a digital designer at RUSH Digital. Throughout his studies, Joshua also had a number of achievements he is particularly proud of, including receiving a Year 3 Outstanding Creative Technologist Award, Creative Technologies Year 3 Excellence Award, AUT Internz International Scholarship, and ad:tech awards for two of the projects he worked on.
Talia Pua
Great graduatesTalia PuaFreelance Creative TechnologistBachelor of Creative TechnologiesThe process of deciding what to study at university was really challenging, says Talia Pua who graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Creative Technologies in 2019.The process of deciding what to study at university was really challenging, says Talia Pua who graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Creative Technologies in 2019. Since graduating, Talia has been busy with a number of freelance creative projects. In addition to her freelance work as a creative technologist, Talia is also currently writing her first full-length play. The script development phase for the play was funded by Creative New Zealand and the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust.
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.
Mikhail Ali
Great graduatesMikhail AliAssociate, Content Development, GenNext Studios, Astro, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBachelor of Creative TechnologiesHe enjoys understanding what goes into making a TV show or a movie, says Mikhail Ali who now creates content for entertainment service provider Astro.He enjoys understanding what goes into making a TV show or a movie, says Mikhail Ali who now creates content for Astro, one of Malaysia’s leading entertainment service providers. He has always been curious about technology, says Mikhail who came to AUT as an international student from Malaysia to study a Bachelor of Creative Technologies.
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