Art and design

As an AUT art and design student, you join a diverse creative community in an environment where new ideas emerge on a daily basis. AUT is ranked among the top art and design schools in the world, making it the best place to develop the skills and mindset to sharpen your creative voice.

You work in shared studio spaces, surrounded by innovation and technology to fuel your creativity. This creative environment makes it easy to form close bonds with your classmates, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to industry and the media at our on-campus galleries or the AUT Art & Design Festival.

Undergraduate study in art and design will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate study in art and design will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

A diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Research in art and design

Our world-class researchers have research strengths across art and design, delivering high-quality research that has impact.

More about our research

Labs and facilities

Our art and design students have access to industry-leading studios, labs and services. These include photographic and lighting facilities, printmaking and 3D labs, as well as digital textile machines.

Explore our art and design facilities

Student work

Check out a selection of award-winning student work – including the highly coveted Best Awards.

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Two people trying on shoes with new shoelace called 'woo-lace'.
Daniel Brink, Winner Lexus Award 2024
AUT Fashion Show runway 2024
An Image from the Best Awards
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Two people trying on shoes with new shoelace called 'woo-lace'.
AUT designed Woo-Laces now on sale
29 Nov, 2024
Forget boring shoelaces, meet the Woo-lace. Created by AUT student Jacob Smith, the award-winning Woo-lace makes an ideal stocking filler.
Daniel Brink, Winner Lexus Award 2024
AUT wins at Lexus Design Awards 2024
13 Nov, 2024
Last week at the 2024 annual Lexus Design Awards, third-year AUT industrial design students Daniel Brink and Deanna Griffin won first and second place.
AUT Fashion Show runway 2024
New looks hit runway at AUT fashion show
05 Nov, 2024
From barn jackets to boho chic, more than 20 AUT graduating fashion students showcased their designs on the runway this Saturday.
An Image from the Best Awards
AUT winners at Best Awards 2024
16 Oct, 2024
This year at the 2024 Best Awards, staff and students achieved an incredible 48 pins, surpassing AUT’s record performance from last year.
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Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?
02 Oct, 2024
Everyone loves a deal, but can a $5 t-shirt ever be ethical? Probably not, says Lisa McEwan, AUT senior lecturer in design for sustainability and fashion.

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Contact details

Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

Art & Design Central
WE Building, City Campus
St Paul Street
Auckland City
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Sheila Ye
Hollie Riddell
Justine Macabasco
Angel Chen
Lily Martin-Babin