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

Selection criteria

Evidence of creative/technical ability or an interview may be required. All applicants are encouraged to apply and such evidence will be requested if required.

English language requirements

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

Preferred 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)

Search for a paper (Arion)

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

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

Creative Technologies Careers

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1305
Level:
7
Points:
360
Duration:
3 years full-time
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:

25 Feb 2019

Fees:
Domestic
$6,580 - $6,677
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2019. 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 2019, 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
$32,850
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2019. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may vary from the figure stated.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year, if you are planning for beyond 2019 the fee may vary from the figure 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

Julian de Villiers
Matthias Bachmann
Niko Meredith
Charlotte Alexander
Claudine Nalesu
Julian de Villiers
Great graduatesJulian de VilliersCreative Technologist Intern, Whitespace R&D, Lululemon, Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of Creative TechnologiesDeciding to study at AUT was easy, says Julian de Villiers who is now in Vancouver, working for Whitespace, the R&D and innovation hub for Lululemon.Deciding to study at AUT was easy, says Julian de Villiers who is now in Vancouver, working for Whitespace, the R&D and innovation hub for Lululemon. Julian says he is primarily interested in UX and UI design, but this position gives him the opportunity to apply his skills to a range of projects across multiple technologies.
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.
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.
Charlotte Alexander
Great graduatesCharlotte AlexanderDigital Programmes Assistant, V&A Museum, LondonMaster of Creative Technologies
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Honours)Her job is the perfect blend of creativity and technology, says Charlotte Alexander who is now a digital programmes assistant at London’s famous V&A Museum.Her job is the perfect blend of creativity and technology, says Charlotte Alexander who is now a digital programmes assistant at London’s famous V&A Museum. She helps to run the museum’s digital programme, which explores emerging digital art and design. Studying creative technologies was the perfect foundation for her current career, says the AUT alumna who moved to London last year.
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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