Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te 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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Repurposing New Zealand CBDs

Repurposing New Zealand CBDs

Creative technologies
Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez examines how NZ central business districts can forge a future where our cities are sustainable, vibrant and culturally rich.
NZ largest podcast study: Podcast Summit

NZ largest podcast study: Podcast Summit

Communication studies
At the upcoming NZ Podcasting Summit on May 11, Lewis Tennant will share his new research-the most comprehensive study of Aotearoa's podcast landscape yet.
Recycled glass for road construction

Recycled glass for road construction

Architecture and built environment
AUT researchers find a more sustainable way of stabilising roads - replacing cement with waste glass that would otherwise go to landfill.
Events connect research and practice

Events connect research and practice

Communication studies
AUT Centre for Screen Practice Research events explore practice as research, creative mindsets for leadership and the practicalities of screenwriting.

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.

Faculty contacts

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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