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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News
Art works by AUT students for Matariki
Abbey Luong Artwork
Emily Parr - Te Muri I (2022)
earth and sun
Illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng
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Art works by AUT students for Matariki
Three AUT tauira behind Matariki art
25 Jun, 2024
The free Matariki art resource pack for 2024, commissioned by Pou Māori at AUT, was created by three School of Art & Design tauira.
Abbey Luong Artwork
Type Directors Club award for AUT grad
28 May, 2024
A typeface exploring her Vietnamese heritage has won AUT graduate Abbey Luong an award at the New York-based organisation’s student competition.
Emily Parr - Te Muri I (2022)
AUT student wins $15k Springboard Award
09 May, 2024
AUT doctoral candidate Emily Parr (Ngāi Te Rangi, Moana, Pākehā) is the 2024 recipient of an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Springboard Award.
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Leap Day: Time and Space Connection
28 Feb, 2024
Senior Lecturer Emily O’Hara believes leap years and days offer something even more interesting to consider: why do we have calendars anyway?
Illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng
Te Ataata 2024 - Julie Stephen Chheng
30 Jan, 2024
Paris-based designer, illustrator and writer Julie Stephen Chheng is the 2024 Te Ataata artist in residence at AUT.
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Art and design information day
Thursday 11 Jul, 9:30am - 2pm
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AUT LIVE – Our university open day!
Saturday 24 Aug, 9am - 3pm

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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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