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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Quick Facts

Programme code:

AK1305

Level:

Points:

360

Duration:

3 years full-time

Campus:

City Campus

Starts:

28 Feb 2022

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 courses 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 courses 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.

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Entry requirements
What you study
Student projects
Career opportunities
Related programmes

Minimum entry requirements

University Entrance or equivalent

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 courses:

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 courses:

And choose one course from:

You also choose two more courses 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 courses:

And choose two courses from:

You also choose two more courses 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 courses in this programme

Detailed programme structure and course outlines (Blackboard)

Search for a course (Arion)

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

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

Check out the School of Future Environments website to see examples of student projects that experiment with appropriate technological tools and collaborative strategies to tackle challenges that go beyond conventional ideas.

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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

Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.

Creative Technologies Careers

Master of Creative Technologies

Quick facts

Programme code:

AK1305

Level:

Points:

360

Duration:

3 years full-time

Campus:

City Campus

Starts:

28 Feb 2022

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 courses 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 courses 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

Great graduatesGiovanni GambassiWeb Developer, SilverstripeBachelor of Creative TechnologiesThe problem-solving aspect is what he loves about being a web developer, says creative technologies alumnus Giovanni Gambassi who is a developer at Silverstripe.The problem-solving aspect is what he loves about being a web developer, says Giovanni Gambassi who is a developer at Silverstripe. As much as he loves web development, Giovanni initially had quite different plans after graduating from AUT. When 2020 started, he was heading to San Francisco to intern at FCB West. Then COVID-19 changed the world, and he soon found himself back in New Zealand and considering his options.

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, Internz International Scholarship, and ad:tech awards for two of the projects he worked on.

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.

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.

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.

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