If you are interested in designing visual communications that make an impact and want to learn from industry professionals in a stimulating, creative environment, this degree is a great choice.
Develop expertise in interaction design for a range of contexts, technologies and platforms. Work on a variety of design projects and access our outstanding facilities.
This unique qualification enables students to see a project from the initial concept and design stages, through to construction, client relations and community needs.
This qualification provides you with advanced practical and theoretical skills and knowledge related to individual specialisations, and also ensures you have the necessary business management and marketing skills needed to succeed after graduation.
The Certificate in Visual Arts is made up of four courses from the first year of our Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Creative Media Production and Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts programmes.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. No portfolio is required.
It's a flexible programme of study with lots of choice. You'll be introduced to the basics of art and design: creative thinking visual communication specialist skills critical awareness. No portfolio is required, just passion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. No portfolio is required.
Industrial design is an exciting and rapidly evolving profession. AUT industrial and product design graduates are award-winning and well-prepared for a changing future. Join us, and gain practical skills and industry connections.
This unique qualification will extend your knowledge and ensure you have the necessary skills to see a project from the initial concept and design stages, through to construction, client relations and community needs.
Graduating with an honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study.
If you have a passion for picture-making and the process of creating visual stories using static or moving images, this unique degree is a great choice.
Interested in postgraduate study in visual arts? The Master of Visual Arts is an interdisciplinary research degree for creative professionals.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Visual Arts or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in the courses at level 7 or above
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the requirements above, but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission
Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and attend a selection interview
Admission is based on the submission of a proposal outlining the territory of exploration, and the nature of the project to be undertaken by the applicant. It is useful and usual for potential applicants to make an appointment to discuss their interests, before submitting their proposal.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
Spatial designers create places for people to live, work, play and imagine. Study the Spatial Design major to prepare for a career designing interiors, furniture, exhibitions, events, outdoor spaces, retail environments, scenes for stage and film, and art installations.
This postgraduate qualification will give you a competitive advantage when seeking professional employment - it's also a pathway to a Master of Design.
