Faculty of Design and Creative TechnologiesTe Ara Auaha

AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha recognises that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research at university level. The faculty houses five very distinct discipline areas: architecture and built environment, art and design, creative technologies, communication studies, and engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.

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Cooperation vital to end dengue outbreak  

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
A recent Cook Islands dengue death is a reminder that community cooperation is the most vital tool in transmission reduction, AUT exper...
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PR major gains international recognition

Communication studies
AUT’s undergraduate public relations major has received significant international recognition from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
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Q&A: Pop Culture Matters

Communication studies
Have you ever wondered why people are so obsessed with Marvel? Or why TV show endings are so bad?
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AI-assisted news common in NZ

Communication studies
New research from the Journalism, Media and Democracy Research Centre shows that AI-assisted news is more common than most New Zealanders realise.

Research within our schools

At AUT's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, we believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across the following areas:

Residency programme for creative practitioners from France

The Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies hosts a French art or design professional each year under the Te Ataata Residency programme. Learn more about the faculty's residency programme and its aims on the link below.

Te Ataata Residency programme

Contact details

Find contact details and location information for the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies on the link below.

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Courses offered

AUT's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies offers a wide range of world-class creative, engineering and technology programmes at all study levels, from certificate to doctoral degree.

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Celebrating Māori & Pacific success

Our Mana tangata, Mana whenua, Mana moana website celebrates Māori and Pacific success in our faculty. It showcases both academic and professional staff, and our connection to the communities we come from and serve.

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