ART + DESIGN UNDERGRADUATE

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1 ART + DESIGN UNDERGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

2 Welcome to AUT University E ngá mana, e ngá reo E te iti, e te rahi E ngá mátáwaka o ngá tópito o te ao Ngá mahuetanga iho e kawe nei i ngá moemoeá o rátou má Téná koutou katoa Piki mai rá, kake mai rá, Nau mai, haere mai ki ténei o ngá wánanga Whakatau mai i raro i te korowai áhuru o Te Wánanga Aronui o Támaki Makau Rau To the prestigious, the many voices The few, the great To those of all races and creeds We who remain to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the ancestors Greetings one and all Climb, ascend Embark on the journey of knowledge Let us at AUT University embrace and empower you To strive for and achieve excellence Te whakatupu i te kóunga, i te mana taurite me ngá tikanga matatika, i ngá pükenga ako, i ngá pükenga whakaako me te áta rangahau hei hápai i ngá hápori whánui o te motu, otirá, o te ao. To foster excellence, equity and ethics in learning, teaching, research and scholarship, and in so doing serve our regional, national and international communities. Images on pages 8, 13, 21, 23 and 25 by Alyson Young Photography. Images 1, 5 and 7 on page 5 by Michael Ng. Image 7 on page 6 by Mahmood Monaz. Image on page 35 by Simon Devitt Photographer. The information contained in this study guide is primarily intended for domestic students. International students should visit or [email protected] Disclaimer Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide only for students and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at AUT University should consult its official document, the AUT University Calendar, which is available online at to ensure that they are aware of, and comply with, all regulations, requirements and policies. The information contained in this study guide was correct at the time of print, May 2014.

3 Contents Introduction 02 AUT's faculties and schools 03 Qualifications and study pathways 04 Welcome to art and design Course information Undergraduate Bachelor of Design 07 Overview 09 Course planner 10 Minors 11 Communication Design 14 Digital Design 16 Fashion Design 18 Product Design 20 Spatial Design 22 Textile Design Bachelor of Visual Arts 24 Overview 26 Course planner 27 Minors Undergraduate pre-degree postgraduate 01 CONTENTS 28 Bachelor of Business Design major 30 Overview of postgraduate qualifications 32 University life 36 University admission to bachelor's degrees Fees and applications 38 Fees and payment 39 How to apply 39 Portfolio guidelines 40 Campus maps

4 AUT s faculties and schools AUT University has five faculties and 17 schools. The black box in the diagram below shows where the programmes in this study guide sit within AUT. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW TE ARA PAKIHI ME TE TURE Business School Te Kura Kaipakihi Law School Te Kura Ture FACULTY OF CULTURE AND SOCIETY TE ARA KETE ARONUI School of Education Te Kura Mátauranga School of Hospitality and Tourism Te Kura Taurimatanga me te Mahi Tápoi School of Social Sciences and Public Policy Te Kura Hápori Taiao me te Tikanga Tángata 02 AUT S FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS FACULTY OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TE ARA AUAHA School of Art and Design Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa School of Communication Studies Te Kura Whakapáho School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences Te Kura Pútaiao, Rorohiko, Pángarau Hoki School of Engineering Te Kura Hangaanga Colab: Creative Technologies Marautanga Matatini TE ARA POUTAMA FACULTY OF MÁORI AND INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT School of Language and Culture Te Kura Reo me te Ahurea FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TE ARA HAUORA A PÚTAIAO School of Applied Sciences Te Kura Whakamahi Pútaiao School of Health Care Practice Te Kura Hauora Tángata School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies Te Kura Hauora Túmatanui School of Rehabilitation and Occupation Studies Te Kura Whakamátútú Tángata School of Sport and Recreation Te Kura Hákinakina School of Interprofessional Health Studies Te Kura Pákeho Ngaiotanga o Ngá Marau Akoranga Hauora

5 Art and design Qualifications and study pathways undergraduate postgraduate level 5 level 6 level 7 level 8 level 9 level 10 Doctor of Philosophy Master of Art and Design Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) Bachelor of Design Master of Performance and Media Arts Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design Master of Philosophy Postgraduate Diploma in Performance and Media Arts Bachelor of Visual Arts Master of Design Master of Arts Management Please note: 1) Completion of one qualification does not guarantee entry to a higher level qualification. 2) Students are encouraged to apply for the qualification for which they are best suited and are not necessarily required to enrol in the qualification that appears at the left of the above diagram. 3) Some qualifications in the above study pathways diagram may be prerequisites to and not credit towards higher level qualifications. 4) The academic year is from March to November. For further information, contact the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI ( ) or visit 03

6 Welcome to Art and Design 04 Welcome to Art and Design Ron Left BFA Auck., MA (Hons) Auck.UT, DipTchg. Head of School, Art and Design/Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa Design and creative practice are essential skills in the business world and creative industries, and are applicable to a vast array of career opportunities. Art and design have become valuable global commodities and are increasingly considered a core practice and specialist skill that informs the use of technology and innovation. AUT s industry-led School of Art and Design can focus your innovative art and design thinking. Our graduates develop the vision and skills to transform the way that creative industries and businesses appear to the world often working on real-world, national and international projects. An education in art and design provides a gateway to outstanding career opportunities. If you have a passion for bringing new concepts to light and seeing the results become tangible, you ll find a community of like-minded people at AUT. Our courses balance originality, creativity and conceptual development with theoretical and professional studies. The school provides world class facilities including three galleries, a 3D lab, digital, photographic and moving image (including a full MOCAP studio) facilities, a textiles and design laboratory, and specialist design studios. The School of Art and Design has a strong international reputation for the quality of its staff, programmes and research. There are many international projects undertaken by students and staff, and excellent opportunities for students to study on exchange programmes internationally. We hope you ll join us and change the world with your take on creativity. Ron Left

7 Rookie Fashion Show Designer: Katie Philip 2 Art and design studios 3 Splendid Addendum by Kirsten Fitzsimons 4 Nomadic Bed by Finn Stewart 5 Runway at the Rookie Fashion Show On The Edge by Donna Cleveland 7 Rookie Fashion Show Designers: Greta Bannister and Leona Wang 8 Students working in the 3D lab

8 Display wall outside the art and design building 2 Lady Diamond by Ruby Buhler 3 School of Art and Design Festival Minimal running footwear by Reid Douglas 5 Screenshot from Meta Ever After by Lucius Koh 6 School of Art and Design Festival Halo by The Halo Project Team

9 Bachelor of Design Overview Undergraduate BACHELOR OF DESIGN BDes Code Level of study 7 Points Duration Venue AK (300 points from your major and 60 points from your chosen minor) 3 years full-time Start date 2 March 2015 Application deadline Minimum entry requirements Selection criteria Preferred school subjects City Campus (all majors) and South Campus (Communication Design only) 12 September 2014 University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB) or equivalent (page 36). Portfolio of artwork (see page 39). Interview may be required Digital Design: Classical Studies, Design and Visual Communication, Design (Practical Art), Digital Technologies, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Mathematics, Media Studies, Photography (Practical Art), Physics Product Design: Classical Studies, Design and Visual Communication, Design (Practical Art), English, Geography, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Physics Communication Design, Fashion Design, Spatial Design, Textile Design: Classical Studies, Design and Visual Communication (for Spatial Design only), Design (Practical Art), English, Geography, History, History of Art, Media Studies AUT University encourages early application. Please note, late applications to this programme will only be accepted if there are still places available after this deadline. Design is everywhere and its importance cannot be understated. Design leads people, companies and futures forward through telling stories, informing, entertaining and driving innovation. The Bachelor of Design helps you bring your creative ideas to realisation in the commercial world through highly creative and practical programmes. There is strong input from industry partnerships and advisers including Weta Workshop, Flux Animation Studio, TV3 Auckland, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Council, Creative New Zealand, and Kate Sylvester. The programme encourages critical and creative thinking, idea exploration, visualisation and practical skills across a number of design disciplines. Students are also encouraged to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary contexts. To give you the opportunity to develop specialist skills across art and design, you study a major (which makes up 300 points of your degree) and a minor (60 points) across all three years of study. Majors Communication Design (formerly Graphic Design) see page 11 Digital Design see page 14 Fashion Design see page 16 Product Design see page 18 Spatial Design see page 20 Textile Design see page 22 Minors 3D Visualisation Cinematic Arts Creative Entrepreneurship Creative Sound Design Design for Sustainability Digital Fabrication Experimental Textile Design Game and Play Design Interaction Design Mobile Social Media Design Motion Capture Performance and Media Arts 07 bachelor of DESIGN OVERVIEW

10 Bachelor of Design Overview Tátai Aro Rangi Navigating the Oceanic Temporary Practices Urban Practices Visualising Information Please see page 10 for further information on these minors. 08 bachelor of DESIGN OVERVIEW What this qualification covers Throughout the three years of your degree you increasingly specialise in your chosen major through the design studio and theory papers. You will also study four papers from your minor which is delivered over the three years of the Bachelor of Design. Year 1 You will study five core papers related to your chosen major, as well as one paper from your minor. Year 2 You will build on what you have learnt in Year 1 and specialise further in your chosen major and minor. You will develop specific technical skills and an understanding of design processes and theories. You will study four papers related to your major and one minor paper. Year 3 You will undertake core design studio and theory papers that will support your final project and prepare you for employment or postgraduate study. At the end of Year 3 you have the opportunity to exhibit your work to media and industry through the AUT School of Art and Design Festival or the AUT Rookie Fashion Show. In order to ensure our curriculum remains current, relevant papers may change from year to year. For more information visit Antonio Wan 3rd year student, Bachelor of Design in Product Design Student Antonio Wan is already experiencing commercial interest with his innovation and design. Last year his vanity mirror won People s Choice in an exhibition held at Bloc and a limited run on the product is now selling through Douglas and Bec. Before this project, I didn t have the slightest clue what direction I wanted to take my design career, but now I have a clear focus. Bec s mentorship has been a big part of that. Antonio, along with five others, has also had a camping product design developed into a working prototype that is being considered by Freedom Camping as a new product to add to their line. Learning and doing These projects and papers have been a huge learning curve, says Antonio. They have allowed me to grow far more professionally than I would have ever thought possible and it makes me feel proud of what I have achieved, and that only pushes me further. Choosing the degree Being at AUT provides easy access to a range of technologies, says Antonio, including rapid prototyping (3D printing) and CNC machining. We get access to these during uni workshop hours, which allows plenty of time for us to pursue our project work and experiment with our personal work. The tutors and lecturers have extensive knowledge in the design field, making the programme a great place to learn about all forms of design, says Antonio. I think the programme provides a wide range of skills and knowledge which every designer should have before specialising in a specific area of the field.

11 Bachelor of Design Course planner Programme structure Undergraduate 300 points + Bachelor of Design Choose one major within the Bachelor of Design Digital Design Fashion Design Communication Design Product Design Spatial Design Textile Design 3D Visualisation Cinematic Arts Creative Entrepreneurship Creative Sound Design 60 points Choose one minor* Design for Sustainability Interaction Design Digital Fabrication Mobile Social Media Design Experimental Textile Design Motion Capture Game and Play Design Performance and Media Arts = Tàtai Aro Rangi Navigating the Oceanic Temporary Practices Urban Practices Visualising Information Total 360 points 09 Paper structure Year 1 Design Studio I (30 points) Design Studio II (30 points) Major paper (15 points) Major paper (15 points) Major paper (15 points) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 2) BACHELOR OF DESIGN COURSE PLANNER Year 2 Design Studio III (30 points) Major paper (15 points) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 1) Design Studio IV (30 points) Major paper (15 points) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 2) Year 3 Design Studio V (30 points) Major paper (15 points) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 1) Design Studio VI (45 points) Major paper (15 points) * See page 10 for more information on minors offered within the Bachelor of Design.

12 Minors Bachelor of Design 10 Minors Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts In both the Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts, you choose one minor as part of your degree, which enables you to broaden your programme of study. Minors include: 3D Visualisation 3D visualisation is relevant to many fields including film, architecture, urban development and more. Gain the practical know-how by using advanced mapping and rendering techniques, as well as user interface and visualisation methodologies. Cinematic Arts Explore cinematic language and production techniques, then apply your new skills and understanding to create a masterpiece of your own. Creative Entrepreneurship Discover business for creative concepts covering economics, innovation, creative entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, branding and marketing. Creative Sound Design Work in new sound recording studios to learn skills in digital audio recording, editing and mixing to be utilised in moving image, gaming, performance and installation art. Design for Sustainability Discover how art and design can contribute to a new future where both people and our planet will prosper. Explore ecological and social aspects of design for sustainability. Digital Fabrication Use the latest advanced technologies such as 3D printing, computer controlled CNC cutting, milling and routing, and laser cutting to produce work. Experimental Textile Design Explore AUT s leading edge Textile and Design Labs to discover how textiles are made and create your own innovative and experimental fabrics. Game and Play Design Covering the full spectrum of game and play design, you will gain the practical know-how to apply new tools and techniques. Interaction Design Explore the design of computing technologies, products and systems that are responsive to human behaviours and needs. This includes the background to interaction design, theories of human behaviour and user experience driven design processes. Mobile Social Media Design In today s dynamic technological landscape where mobile computing is at the forefront, explore how information is communicated now, and where it is going in the future. Motion Capture Uncover a range of exciting MOCAP applications in state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D animation, digital visual effects, pre-visualisation, gaming and more. Become an expert with a range of approaches to motion capture, including tools and techniques. Performance and Media Arts Create experimental and innovative performances that explore the intersection of live event, interactivity and digital technologies. Tätai Aro Rangi Navigating the Oceanic Delve into the contemporary and creative practices unique to the Pacific region. Experience working alongside Máori and Pacific artists and designers. Temporary Practices Explore creative practices which are temporary in nature; experiences that deal with site, collaboration, the social, participation and the making of events. Urban Practices Discover how cities touch and influence nearly everything in contemporary life. Learn cutting-edge art and design responses to city situations. Visualising Information Explore visual communication design as applied to a range of media and information environments. Apply information design and visualisation strategies to translate ideas into visual forms.

13 Bachelor of Design Communication Design See yourself as: π A visualiser π Brand aware π Interested in advertising and packaging π A critical thinker π Having strong drawing skills and story telling skills π A graphic novels enthusiast Undergraduate Communication design is a creative process of visually communicating ideas and messages in an evocative way. This includes the analysis, organisation and presentation of visual solutions for clients communication problems a process that requires wide-ranging intellectual, technical and creative input. Throughout this programme you will be introduced to historical and contemporary concepts of visual design. You will be encouraged to investigate these through creative projects across a number of industryrelevant areas. You will explore a range of media, tools and materials for the visualisation and production of print and digital outcomes. What this major covers The focus of the major is the exploration of visual forms of communication through design research and creative practice. Throughout this major you will have an ongoing interaction with lecturers and professional designers, and may even be asked to work on real-world projects. All students will study core papers each year, but in the second year, you will continue your study in a specialised area of study (a study pathway). Students enrolled at the City Campus can study one of the following pathways*: Advertising Branding Digital Media Design Graphic Design Illustration and Photography * Each pathway has a limited number of places. The process of applying for a pathway will be based on online selfenrolments and on a first-come first-served basis. Students enrolled at the South Campus will be studying: Visual Communications** ** This is a broad area of study that will cover all of the above specialisations in a condensed form. Students at the South Campus can only enrol in this pathway. Year 1 In the core Communication Design Studio I and II (Visual Language) papers you will be introduced to the fundamentals of communication design, including the way visual and verbal elements interrelate and form meanings. You will become familiar with basic design elements such as line, tone, composition and colour, and will learn about layout design, typography, drawing, and photography. In Design Research I (Design Theory) you will examine how design has developed as a profession, key movements, leading designers and the ideas that have shaped design today. You also study Materials and Media I and II (Design Software), which will cover the standard Adobe Creative Suite, and will explore font management and in-house duplex colour printing, layout, grids and multipage design using imported imagery and typography techniques. Then, we will introduce you to moving image with the help of Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects. Here you will learn core animation techniques of frame-by-frame animation, sequenced animation and tweened animation, alongside video editing techniques and effects, and basic sound editing. All teaching will be delivered at your respective campus and you will not be required to travel between campuses to undertake your core studies. Year 2 In the second year your core studio papers will be focused on your chosen pathway. In addition to this, you will also study Design Research II (Design Thinking), Materials and Media III (Design Software), as well as two papers related to your minor. Year 3 You will further your understanding of communication design through Design Studio V and VI. The papers Design Research III and IV (Design Exegesis) will develop your ability to apply your critical thinking. You will develop skills to write formal reports about your own work. You will also study one paper related to your minor. Pathways at the City Campus: Graphic Design Graphic design combines typography, illustration and photography to inform, persuade or instruct people. Traditionally, this is one of the most sought after career pathways. We will introduce you to the latest international trends as well as classical design ideas. You will learn how to combine historical conventions of printing and publishing in new contexts, using new technologies and old-school design methods. 11 Bachelor of Design Communication Design

14 Bachelor of Design Communication Design 12 Bachelor of Design Communication Design Career opportunities The ideas and methods underpinning all your projects will set you up well for varied careers, including print publications, e-publishing, visual identity development, information and environmental graphics, typeface design and more. Illustration and Photography We live in a world dominated by images that entertain, tell stories, influence people and provide social commentary and information. Crafting these images takes a great deal of talent and skills. This professional specialist pathway will teach you how to visually communicate a message to an audience in a range of applied contexts. The focus is on the production of high-quality visuals and handcrafted boutique designs. In our supportive and wellequipped studio environments you will develop your personal visual signature by working on projects and live briefs. Career opportunities Illustration and photography are applicable to all areas of communication design, from film and music to advertising and publishing. This pathway will enable you to pursue a career as an art director in a range of creative industries. Advertising Internationally, advertising offers some of the most rewarding careers in design. In this pathway you will on occasion work on real-world design projects that expose you to national and international trends in advertising. You will team up with advertising students from the School of Communication Studies, learning about creative advertising, copywriting, and client management. Career opportunities Advertising skills are in high demand by advertising agencies and marketing firms. This pathway could help you achieve a career as a creative director in a range of corporate and design studio environments. Branding Branding involves the formation of a corporate identity that can be applied to any brand, whether product, corporation, organisation or a nation. Branding is an important process that communicates the corporate vision, values, products or services. You will learn about brand style guides, corporate identity manuals, packaging design, corporate communications, consumer behaviour, marketing, psychology, semiotics and fundamentals of business management. Career opportunities Applied branding skills are in high demand by in-house corporate design teams and design consultancies. This pathway could help you to achieve a career as a design consultant in a range of corporate and design studio environments. Digital Media Design Digital media design can range from website design to apps for phones and tablets, and more. In this pathway you will study how people interact with digital media and how to deliver screen-based graphic design solutions. You will become familiar with fundamental principles of human-computer interaction when designing for different digital devices, and web and app coding techniques and programming practices. This includes the development of user-centred, screen-based designs that make human interaction with technology simple and efficient. Career opportunities This is currently the fastest growing area of design expertise, and the demand in the industry for designers with such skills is extremely high. Pathway at the South Campus: Visual Communications This pathway will enable you to visualise a broad range of ideas, concepts and messages, exploring the full range of areas within the Bachelor of Design. You will be encouraged to develop your own design style across a number of areas including typographic design, information design, publication design, motion graphics, branding, posters, environmental graphics, and more. Career opportunities The broad nature of this pathway will allow you to explore a wide range of career opportunities. This pathway is great if you would like to embark on a career as a freelance designer working across a range of areas.

15 Undergraduate Emme Jacob Freelance Graphic Designer Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design* For graphic designer Emme Jacob, drawing all over the furniture is just part of the course. At AUT we had these huge glass desks and you could just get a whiteboard pen and draw all over them. It sounds so simple but for someone who s interested in creativity and design, being able to draw over everything is so important. Emme says the glass desks are just one example of how AUT s facilities and environment are set up to support creative work, although the human input, from both lecturers and fellow students, is just as vital. Constructive feedback As a design student, you re constantly critiquing each other s work and helping each other out it s really collaborative in our classrooms. You bring your project and present it to the class, so you re constantly getting feedback from both the teacher and your peers, which helps push your work so much further forward. She says the AUT lecturers come with excellent professional credentials and the skills to encourage students to extend themselves and their design practice. They know which blogs, articles, and designers to link students to and also when to offer them extra support. Overseas experience A highlight for Emme during her degree was the chance to spend five months studying in San Francisco at the Academy of Art University as part of an AUT student exchange. I learned so much. The university was just as good as AUT, and since I ve come back I feel more confident with my own skills. Since graduating last December, Emme has been working on rebranding and design work as a freelance designer but further overseas experience beckons, with an opportunity for an internship in New York, followed by travel. I would love to work in either Melbourne or London they re really awesome places for design. I would love to be a part of a creative team, to give input and collaborate with other people, and just be creative really. *The Graphic Design major is now called Communication Design.

16 Bachelor of Design Digital Design See yourself as: π A story teller π Technologically savvy π Visually creative π An early adaptor π A great communicator π A problem solver 14 Bachelor of DESIGN DIGITAL DESIGN The Digital Design major focuses on the application of new and emerging technologies in the field of moving image. It covers everything from 3D animation, cinema, serious gaming and visual effects to motion graphics, television commercials and other emerging technologies. These include mobile phone apps and interactive installations for performance. New Zealand has become extremely well regarded in the moving image field, a field the government recognises as of high importance and is keen to help develop further. This is likely to translate into major investments and development within the Auckland region and ultimately into jobs. 3D animation is being used not just in the entertainment industry but also in industries such as medical, engineering, health and recreation, architecture, gallery facilities and education. What this major covers The main objective of the major is to enable you to become a creative problem solver and effective story teller. This means that you will be able to approach each project with a variety of creative solutions. You will learn how to animate 3D characters and place them into any moving image project, whether animated or cinematic. You will also learn how to write, plan, shoot and post-produce a digital cinematic narrative. Visual effects within a digital cinema field is another area extensively covered and one many students specialise in. You learn how to correctly research, with a focus on writing and referencing. On completing the programme, you will be work-ready and also have the skills necessary to further your development in postgraduate programmes. You will be creative thinkers and planners, not just students who can manipulate software. Year 1 The learning environment in the Digital Design major is studio and software lab based with three classes of 25 students commencing in Year 1. You will stay in these classes for the three years but also have opportunities to interact with the other classes and the other year groups. First-year digital core papers include Digital Design Studio I, Digital Design Studio II, Theory and Context I, Theory and Context II and Introduction to 3D Animation. You will also study the first paper in the minor of your choice. Year 2 Second-year digital core papers include Digital Design Studio III, Digital Design Studio IV, Theory and Context III and Theory and Context IV. You will also undertake two papers from the minor of your choice. Year 3 In the third year the core papers include Digital Design Studio V, Digital Design Studio VI, Theory and Context V with an elective of either Serious Gaming or Motion Capture or Advanced Digital Cinema. You will also complete the last paper of your chosen minor. You will complete 60 hours of work experience in the digital design industry. The choices in the Auckland region are many and varied such as Flux Animation Studio, Watermark, Toybox, TV3 Auckland, Ogilvy Advertising, Yukfoo Animation, Brandspank Ltd, Images and Sound, Fish n Clips, and One To One Hundred. This will provide networking opportunities, solid work experience and the opportunity to further develop your showreel (digital portfolio) content. In order to ensure our curriculum remains current, relevant papers may change from year to year. For more detailed information about papers associated with this major visit Career opportunities VFX artist 3D animator Art director Games artist Interactive designer Motion capture artist Motion designer Programmer Screen arts

17 Undergraduate Shea Melville Lead Motion Tracker, Weta Digital Bachelor of Design in Digital Design Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) Working for the internationally renowned special effects company that first inspired his career path is a dream come true for AUT digital design graduate Shea Melville. Based at Wellington s Weta Digital, the Academy Award winning visual effects facility, Shea works as lead motion tracker. It was Weta s portrayal of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, along with an interest in video games and a passion for art, that first inspired Shea s interest in the 3D and visual effects industry. Motion capture is the art of recording a person s physical performance and placing that performance onto a 3D character like Gollum, for example, explains Shea. On the job In his job Shea mainly cleans the data produced or recorded on the motion capture stage and prepares it for motion editing. He also performs quality control on the data they work with. Since starting at Weta he has worked on projects including The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Iron Man 3, and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and is currently working on The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. It s rewarding to be working with such talented people across the different departments here at Weta and there s nothing better than watching the final movie and seeing your name in the credits. Student specialist Motion capture is a specialised field and one Shea immersed himself in while studying at AUT. He says AUT gave him the freedom to focus on his area of interest and specialise while still a student. At AUT I tried to use it in my projects wherever possible. The skills I developed in motion capture have given me the edge to jump into my current position without feeling too overwhelmed. I believe my experience in motion capture at AUT was the key to landing a job in such a unique and specialised area of work. Industry experience Shea says his honours year gave him concerted time to hone his skills, as he had the year to work on a single project, a projected multimedia installation called I am Yourself.

18 Bachelor of Design Fashion Design See yourself as: π Cultivated, with a strong grasp of design and style π A creative problem solver π Innovative and adaptable π Visionary, with an eye for texture, shape and detail 16 Bachelor of Design Fashion Design Fashion marks time. It responds to the cultural and political issues that underpin society, and inspires change. Fashion design at AUT provides a learning environment where you can actively participate in this process. You will be encouraged to develop a strong conceptual design style, and gain comprehensive knowledge of practical design skills from drawing and pattern cutting to an understanding of the business of fashion. The major encourages you to be adept in problem solving and creative reasoning. It promotes originality based on a thorough awareness of your chosen field, resulting in the ability to create innovative fashion work destined for a multifaceted global industry. Many of our graduates have taken up exclusive fashion roles both locally and internationally. What this major covers The focus of the programme is the exploration of creativity through design research and fashion theory and the interrelationship of these topics with the broader design process from concept initiation to final product realisation. Year 1 You will develop practical fashion design skills such as pattern cutting and drawing, and will be introduced to creative design thinking and fashion theory. You will also enrol into the first paper of the minor you have chosen. Year 3 Core papers include Fashion Design Studio V, Fashion Design Studio VI, Fashion Design Theory and Technologies for Design. Through these finalyear papers, you will develop your own self-directed projects that cover the spectrum of fashion related disciplines, resulting in a body of work that is selected for a professional presentation (runway or showroom) at the end of the year to the fashion media and industry. You will also complete the final paper of the minor you have chosen. The top fashion students showcase collections in the AUT Rookie fashion show. For many years the show has been a rite of passage for outstanding New Zealand fashion designers including Glen Prentice, Nadeesha Godamunne and Sam Hickey. In order to ensure our curriculum remains current, relevant papers may change from year to year. For more detailed information about papers associated with this major visit Career opportunities Fashion designer Assistant designer Workroom assistant Fashion and textiles buyer or merchandiser Fashion management, marketing and public relations Fashion production manager Fashion writer or editor Year 2 Your first-year skills are put into practice through a series of challenging industry-orientated projects that focus on the development of design ideas across broad fashion areas from streetwear to high fashion. Core papers include Fashion Design Studio III, Fashion Design Studio IV, Fashion Design Theory II and Industry Practice. You will also undertake a further two papers from the minor you have chosen.

19 Undergraduate Jomnarn Dul Buyer s Assistant, Hallenstein Brothers Bachelor of Design in Fashion* The chance to showcase your designs at AUT s Rookie fashion show is an invaluable experience, says AUT fashion design graduate Jomnarn Dul. In my final year I had the opportunity to showcase my designs at AUT s Rookie fashion show. That was amazing! At the end of show I was approached by Hallenstein Brothers to join their team, says Jomnarn who now works as a buyer s assistant for Hallenstein Brothers. That was one of the reasons why I first decided to study at AUT. I had heard it was the best fashion design programme, and the Rookie fashion show is extremely well known. I knew from day one that I wanted to be in it. Supportive creative environment The fashion industry can be tough, so it was wonderful that the learning environment at AUT was really harmonious, Jomnarn says. We all got along really well. Throughout the degree, you develop close working relationships with your lecturers and fellow students it s like a big family. I would really recommend AUT for people interested in furthering their fashion career. She credits her lecturers for opening up new opportunities for her. In the second year of my AUT degree, I was introduced to menswear as a path. That is where I really came into my own as a fashion designer. I was encouraged to trust myself and my unique approach to design. I m grateful for that creative freedom! Taking sustainable design to Hollywood Jomnarn s menswear designs have not just impressed her AUT lecturers and her current employers earlier this year one of her designs graced the red carpet, worn by Twilight star Kellan Lutz to the Academy Awards. Her design was the winner of the menswear section in the global Red Carpet Green Dress design competition, the brainchild of Suzy Amis Cameron, former actress and wife of Avatar director James Cameron. Jomnarn s design, a tuxedo made of recycled bottles, was a variation on a tuxedo she originally designed for Hallenstein's Ekocycle suit range. *This major is now called Fashion Design.

20 Bachelor of Design Product Design See yourself as: π A visualiser π Conscious of the environment π A design thinker π A practical problem solver 18 Bachelor of Design Product Design Product design is an exciting and rapidly evolving profession. At AUT, a great product is defined as the end result of a design process that explores, challenges and responds creatively to an identified problem. Products can be tangible, three-dimensional manufactured objects such as consumer products, furniture, packaging, medical and sports equipment and devices or they can be product interfaces and product-related systems and services. Many products are solutions to real world problems. You receive world-class learning often through real-world projects with our strong industry partnership network. You will work in open plan design studios as well as individual student work areas with wireless networking. You will be supported with world-class laboratories and workshops. These include 3D laboratories, the rapid prototyping laboratory and the Textiles and Design Laboratory with 3D scanning capabilities. You will develop key skills in research, analysis, critical and creative thinking, design thinking, ideation, prototyping and communication. Ethical practices, along with environmental and social responsibility underpin all aspects of the major. Our graduates are award-winning and well prepared for a changing future. What this major covers Year 1 You are introduced to the design process, design thinking, and learn fundamental design skills, theories, methods and processes through a range of product design projects. Core papers include Product Design Studio I, Product Design Studio II, Product Design Technology I, Product Design Theory I and Product Design Drawing and Communication. You will also enrol into the first paper of the minor you have chosen. Year 3 You work more independently on projects, and will start to more clearly identify your area of specialisation. Many of these projects are professionally focused, and undertaken in partnership with industry-based clients. These projects usually involve a design brief developed in conjunction with the partner business or organisation, visits and ongoing communication, as well as a final presentation. Partners include: Medicine Mondiale Zephyr Technologies phd 3 Kathmandu Essenze Freedom Camping Fisher & Paykel Snow Planet Healthcare Auckland District Zespri Health Board Trade Aid Blender Design Return to Adept Sender Coffins Auckland Transport Consortium Auckland Council Core papers include Product Design Studio V, Product Design Studio VI, 3D Digital Modelling II, Product Design Theory II alongside the last paper in the minor that you have chosen. In order to ensure our curriculum remains current, relevant papers may change from year to year. For more detailed information about papers associated with this major visit Career opportunities Product and industrial designer Computer aided designer Research designer Furniture designer Ergonomic medical equipment, sport or performance wear designer Packaging designer Service and experience designer Technology teacher (secondary school)* Year 2 You will undertake more sophisticated creative product design projects, each exploring key ideas and concepts. In addition you develop skills in computer aided design (CAD), production technology and theory. Core papers include Product Design Studio III, Product Design Studio IV, Product Design Technology II, 3D Digital Modelling I. You will also undertake two papers from the minor you have chosen. *Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching (one additional year of full-time study and training in how to teach, subject to meeting entry and selection criteria). More information on the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching may be found in the Teacher Education Undergraduate: Study Guide 2015.

21 Undergraduate Sam Lin Product Development Engineer, Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering When Sam Lin saw AUT was offering a degree in product design he decided to leave his mechanical engineering job to return to study. I felt I wasn t using my creative potential enough. I decided I would enrol at AUT because it was where I had done my engineering degree so it was familiar to me and I had enjoyed the teaching environment, small classes and closer interactions with the lecturers. Joining Fisher & Paykel Now a product development engineer in the refrigeration team at Fisher and Paykel, Sam says he loves working in such a high profile company. Fisher & Paykel is widely known for its spirit of innovation, and I really like the company culture. It s great to be working in an established New Zealand company that designs and manufactures premium products to markets around the world. I enjoy being involved in the collaborative multidisciplinary project teams, and it s a great learning environment, says Sam who joined Fisher & Paykel after working as an industrial designer at Revolution Fibres Ltd. Experience adds up One of the highlights for Sam was the industry-based experience he gained during his degree. At the end of my second year I did an optional summer internship at Revolution Fibres, which gave me valuable work experience. Eventually that led to part-time work in my third year, and then a full-time job after I completed my AUT degree. In his third year at AUT, Sam also worked with Zephyr Technologies on the BioHarness health-monitoring product, as well as doing project work with Revolution Fibres on the Nanox respirator mask. Thinking outside the square Sam says the skills he developed during his study are essential for his career now. I use a lot of mind mapping and idea generating skills and methods that I learned at AUT, especially when we are doing R&D work where there is no real best or right method.

22 Bachelor of Design Spatial Design See yourself as: π Fascinated with the spaces people live, work and play in π Someone with a love of exploring and experimenting π A thinker, maker, or planner π Attentive to detail 20 Bachelor of Design Spatial Design Spatial design is the design of human environments. It incorporates aspects of interior design, architecture, urban design, performance, art, and visual technologies. It involves studying the relationships between people and their environments, and designing ways to improve those environments. Our design approach is strongly driven by ideas and theoretical insights, particularly about the city, time, and detail. We aim to bypass cliches and creatively question conventions about living, working, and playing. We foster hands-on, studio-based learning and experimentation with models, full-sized prototypes, installations, moving images, emergent technologies, and a range of graphic and computer skills. We offer active engagement with other professionals, practitioners, groups and communities. Because our staff are active researchers, often with many years in design practice, we are wellplaced to deliver not just vital industry skills, but the creative capacity to thrive in the changing world of spatial design. Many spatial designers work in the field of interior architecture. Others pursue work in scenography or performance design, the creation of exhibitions and events, furniture design or virtual environments. A career path in spatial design starts with this major, and continues in postgraduate study. A one-year honours degree or a two-year master s degree will extend your abilities and allow you to specialise in particular areas of practice or research. What this major covers Year 1 Through Fabrication Studio I in the first semester and Spatial Design Studio I in the second, you learn conceptual thinking, and the making skills and communication skills necessary to become a spatial designer. The papers Theory I, Digital Techniques I and Spatial Drawing extend your thinking abilities and visualising skills. In the second semester, you undertake the introductory paper of your minor. Year 2 Design skills learned in the first year are deepened through Fabrication Studio II in the first semester and Spatial Design Studio II in the second. Both papers foster the integration of skills and knowledge gained from the second year of your minor. Digital Techniques II and Theory II similarly contribute to the development of visualising and thinking skills critical to advanced design. Year 3 Fabrication Studio III in the first semester completes a three-year focus on creative assembly, innovative fabrication and critical construction knowledge. This first semester also sees the completion of your minor and advanced study in Digital Techniques III. In the second semester you complete a culminating design project in Spatial Design III, integrating knowledge from the minor, Theory 3 and the building expertise provided by earlier papers. This design project is in turn exhibited in the AUT School of Art and Design Festival; an occasion that gathers key representatives from media, industry and the design professions. In order to ensure our curriculum remains current, relevant papers may change from year to year. For more detailed information about papers associated with this major visit Career opportunities Spatial designer working in: Interior/building design Design for theatre, film, television or digital environments Urban design Event design Furniture and object design

23 Undergraduate Business partner comment It is fairly common to be self-employed in the creative industry, usually in many different disciplines. I cannot speak highly enough about the importance of experience. You need to be unflappable, use initiative and think outside the norm every minute of every day. Celia is self-motivated and has a fantastic aesthetic good work AUT, thanks for Celia! Ella Mizrahi, Co-Director, Celery Productions Celia Harrison Co-Director, Celery Productions Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) Spending time at a Mexican architecture school and initiating the successful public exhibition Art in the Dark were two major highlights of Celia Harrison s design study at AUT. Focus on design theory Celia chose to study spatial design because of the variety of design covered and the strong focus on design theory. AUT offered the best degree that covered all aspects of design that I was interested in alongside having a theoretical approach. Bringing ideas to life At AUT I was able to use the expertise of the lecturers and the facilities to turn ideas into real projects. I also developed skills in digital design, drawing and conceptual thinking, all of which I use in my work now. Finding work and creating work The skills, knowledge and work ethic that Celia developed during her studies saw her land a job with prestigious events company Inside Out, where she project co-ordinated the opening celebration for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. To get into the industry, I went directly to the company I most admired and presented myself. I then worked on creating work for myself. After working for Inside Out, Celia collaborated with Ella Mizrahi to form a new event production company, Celery Productions. The job involves creating ingenious ideas and spectacular events then producing and project managing them. Completing projects at university was an important step in my career; it gave me a wealth of knowledge for design and made me dedicated to working hard.

24 Bachelor of Design Textile Design See yourself as: π Having a good eye for colour, pattern, texture and detail π Creative and flexible π Having a strong sense of fashion 22 Bachelor of Design Textile Design In this major you will have the opportunity to explore methods of developing fabric for fashion, product and interiors, pushing your creative ability to explore new areas of textiles in clothing, furnishing and beyond. With an emphasis on knitted and printed textiles and apparel, AUT s Textile and Design Laboratory has excellent resources including computer-aided design systems, digital fabric and garment printing, electronic intarsia and WholeGarment knitting technology. These new technologies enable you to take an experimental approach to design and produce innovative as well as contemporary work. AUT is unique in that we have the only facility in New Zealand that houses design, knitwear and digital printing technology specifically set up to meet the purposes of design, product development, sampling and research. You will be part of the new generation of New Zealand designers, thinkers and makers. We encourage you to build your own philosophy of design, thus educating you to not only problem solve but also create your own opportunities in this niche field. The course has strong links with the fashion, textiles and interior design industries and encourages work experience, live projects and competitions in all three years of study. Opportunities exist for collaborative projects with other departments within AUT University such as fashion, product design and spatial design. What this major covers Year 1 The focus is on core skills. You will be introduced to technical and production methods used in the design of fabrics. You will also explore creative development through drawing, colour work, research and practical skills. You will learn how to develop your ideas into creative design concepts. The studio-based papers are supported by design theory. Year 2 You will extend your skills and learn how to use more advanced specialist print and knit software. You will have the opportunity to engage in live projects with industry, to develop fashion knitwear and printed fabrics and textiles for interiors. Exchange opportunities The Fashion and Textiles department runs an exchange programme with design schools in San Francisco, Amsterdam, Toronto and Finland. This is open to Year 2 students. Year 3 You continue to expand your design practice you may choose to specialise in print or knitwear or you may prefer to continue to work with a combination of media. You develop your own self-directed projects that cover a range of textile-related disciplines, resulting in a coherent body of work that will be selected for a professional presentation to the media and industry within a dynamic showroom environment or at an innovative runway show. Textiles at AUT has strong connections with top industry players including Global Textiles, Private Collection, Optimum Knitwear and Gitmans. In order to ensure our curriculum remains current, relevant papers may change from year to year. For more detailed information about papers associated with this major visit Career opportunities Knitwear designer Textile designer Textile production management and quality controller Fabric buyer Knitwear and print CAD designer Textile product designer

25 Undergraduate Employer comment Gabrielle shows a natural flair and ability to design products to fit the customer s brief and meet market expectations. Gabrielle s experience, knowledge and passion for textiles were apparent in our meeting with her she stood out from other applicants with her energy and her natural ability to design and create. Diana Demo, Human Resources Manager, Basford Brands Gabrielle MacDonald Product Developer/Textile Designer, Basford Brands, Geelong, Australia Bachelor of Design in Textiles for Fashion* By studying textile design at AUT, Gabrielle MacDonald combined her interests in fashion and interiors, while gaining practical, hands-on experience. With textiles I get the best of both worlds. It s exciting when I get to see the prints I designed sold across Australia and New Zealand! I m constantly looking for new and interesting trends I can apply for my prints. Textiles in homeware Now working at homeware design company Basford Brands, Gabrielle enjoys the diversity of her work. My role consists of both product development and textile design. I create textile designs for the whole packaged division for Australia and New Zealand, which includes ready-made products such as cushions, throws, curtains, blinds, accessories. I m also responsible for our in-house brands Zaab and Filigree. Being able to work across so many different aspects of the business is what appealed to me. I have also had the opportunity to assist on a variety of photoshoots, which involved choosing all of the props, styling and preparing the products. It s a great opportunity to see the products come alive! Another part of her role involves liaising with mills and approving all lab dips, trial weaves, pre-production samples and pre-shipment samples. This is a more technical aspect of my role. It helps having an understanding of fabrics and yarns, which we were taught at AUT. Industry-level skills Gabrielle says she learned a variety of skills at AUT that she now applies at work. The knowledge I gained through AUT has been hugely beneficial when it comes to my career. I gained the confidence using Illustrator and Photoshop. It s a huge part of my job and has made me stand out from other graduates. Gabrielle decided to complete a variety of work placements throughout her AUT degree, looking for broad experience to help with job hunting. Throughout my degree, I was given huge amounts of support from my teachers, which encouraged me to be more confident with everyday decisions. *This major is now called Textile Design.

26 Bachelor of Visual Arts Overview See yourself as: π A creative thinker-interpreter π A contemporary artist π Independent, flexible and self-directed 24 Bachelor of Visual Arts Overview BACHELOR OF VISUAL ARTS BVA Code Level of study 7 Points Duration Venue AK (including 60 points from your chosen minor) 3 years full-time City Campus Start date 2 March 2015 Application deadline Minimum entry requirements Selection criteria Preferred school subjects 12 September 2014 University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB) or equivalent. See page 36. Portfolio of artwork (see page 39) Interview may be required Classical Studies, English, History of Art, Media Studies, Painting (Practical Art), Photography (Practical Art), Printmaking (Practical Art), Sculpture (Practical Art) AUT University encourages early application. Please note: late applications to this qualification will be accepted if places are available after this deadline. This visual arts programme aims to prepare you for the creative and professional demands of contemporary art. As a visual arts student you are encouraged to think critically about a variety of contemporary art practices and challenge established ideas. Many of our graduates are now involved in significant creative art events, both local and international. This is a studio-based programme so students have their own studio spaces. You will work with a range of media such as painting, print, photography, sculpture, moving image, sound and performance, often incorporating other media and new technologies. As well as collaborating with other visual artists, you could also work with musicians, composers, filmmakers, animators, choreographers, directors, actors, set designers and writers across AUT. To help you develop a broad range of skills, you also study a minor (60 points) across all three years of study, as part of this degree. Minors 3D Visualisation Cinematic Arts Creative Entrepreneurship Creative Sound Design Design for Sustainability Digital Fabrication Experimental Textile Design Game and Play Design Interaction Design Mobile Social Media Design Motion Capture Performance and Media Arts Tátai Aro Rangi Navigating the Oceanic Temporary Practices Urban Practices Visualising Information Please see page 27 for more information on minors.

27 What this qualification covers Year 1 We introduce you to the fundamentals of visual arts theory and practice. You are encouraged to develop your own artistic interest and approach to artmaking. In Semester 2, you will specialise in paint/ print, photography or sculpture. Core papers: Visual Arts Core Studio Visual Arts Theory I Visual Arts Studio I Plus one paper from your chosen minor in Semester 2. Year 2 You will further explore your individual interests in art-making, and will continue doing a mix of studio and theory. The aim is for you to become increasingly self-reliant. Core papers this year are Visual Arts Studio II and Visual Arts Theory II, plus two papers from your chosen minor. Year 3 You will continue to develop your art practice with advanced visual, media, method and conceptual skills and you will develop a coherent body of art, which incorporates complexity and subtlety. Papers this year are Visual Arts Studio III, Visual Arts Theory III, Visual Arts Professional Practice and the final paper from your chosen minor. You are expected to be working in a self-reliant way by your final year. At the end of Year 3, you will have the opportunity to exhibit your work to the art community, media and industry through the AUT School of Art and Design Festival. Career opportunities Artist Arts administrator, manager or director Art consultant Art critic, historian, commentator or writer Art gallery manager or owner Curator Educator For more information visit Ahilapalapa Rands Education Intern, Artspace Bachelor of Visual Arts Being chosen as the education intern for leading contemporary gallery Artspace, is one of the many achievements for AUT visual arts graduate Ahilapalapa Rands. This nine-month contract is such a fantastic opportunity for me! In this role, I work closely with community groups and local schools to foster engagement with the exhibitions and artists shown here at Artspace. I m the second ever recipient of this internship, and really proud to have been chosen, Ahi says. Focus on Pacific arts Engaging Pacific students with the arts is a particular focus of Ahi s role and it s an area she knows well. Last year, I co-curated Close to Home at ST Paul St Galleries, an annual exhibition of tertiary students artworks initiated by Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust. This was a big opportunity for me, and contributed to getting into my current internship at Artspace. I will build on this experience during my internship, and am responsible for curating the show Offstage 6 in partnership with Tautai, says Ahi. In addition to her role at Artspace, Ahi also works for ecostore as a freelance illustrator. Studying visual arts With a passion for design and visual arts, Ahi chose to enrol in AUT s Bachelor of Visual Arts because it offered a good introduction to different mediums and methods. I also liked the academic focus paired with the technical skills aspect of AUT s degree, she says. Undergraduate Bachelor of Visual Arts Overview 25

28 Bachelor of Visual Arts Course planner Programme structure 300 points Bachelor of Visual Arts + 3D Visualisation Cinematic Arts Creative Entrepreneurship Creative Sound Design 60 points Choose one minor* Design for Sustainability Digital Fabrication Experimental Textile Design Game and Play Design Interaction Design Mobile Social Media Design Motion Capture Performance and Media Arts 26 Bachelor of Visual Arts COURSE PLANNER Year 1 Year 2 = Total 360 points Paper structure Visual Arts Core Studio (45 points) Tàtai Aro Rangi Navigating the Oceanic Temporary Practices Visual Arts Theory I (30 points) Visual Arts Studio I (30 points) Urban Practices Visualising Information Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 2) Visual Arts Studio II (60 points) Visual Arts Theory II (30 points) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 1) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 2) Year 3 Visual Arts Studio III (75 points) Visual Arts Theory III (15 points) Visual Arts Professional Practice (15 points) Minor paper (15 points) (Semester 1) * See page 27 for more information on minors offered within the Bachelor of Visual Arts.

29 Minors Bachelor of Visual Arts In both the Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts, you choose one minor as part of your degree, which enables you to broaden your programme of study. Minors include: 3D Visualisation 3D visualisation is relevant to many fields including film, architecture, urban development and more. Gain the practical know-how by using advanced mapping and rendering techniques, as well as user interface and visualisation methodologies. Cinematic Arts Explore cinematic language and production techniques then apply your new skills and understanding to create a masterpiece of your own. Creative Entrepreneurship Discover business for creative concepts covering economics, innovation, creative entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, branding and marketing. Creative Sound Design Work in new sound recording studios to learn skills in digital audio recording, editing and mixing to be utilised in moving image, gaming, performance and installation art. Design for Sustainability Discover how art and design can contribute to a new future where both people and our planet will prosper. Explore ecological and social aspects of design for sustainability. Digital Fabrication Use the latest advanced technologies such as 3D printing, computer controlled CNC cutting, milling and routing, and laser cutting to produce work. Experimental Textile Design Explore AUT s leading edge Textile and Design Labs to discover how textiles are made and create your own innovative and experimental fabrics. Game and Play Design Covering the full spectrum of game and play design, you will gain the practical know-how to apply new tools and techniques. Interaction Design Explore the design of computing technologies, products and systems that are responsive to human behaviours and needs. This includes the background to interaction design, theories of human behaviour and user experience driven design processes. Mobile Social Media Design In today s dynamic technological landscape where mobile computing is at the forefront, explore how information is communicated now, and where it is going in the future. Motion Capture Uncover a range of exciting MOCAP applications in state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D animation, digital visual effects, pre-visualisation, gaming and more. Become an expert with a range of approaches to motion capture, including tools and techniques. Performance and Media Arts Create experimental and innovative performances that explore the intersection of live event, interactivity and digital technologies. Tätai Aro Rangi Navigating the Oceanic Delve into the contemporary and creative practices unique to the Pacific region. Experience working alongside Máori and Pacific artists and designers. Temporary Practices Explore creative practices which are temporary in nature; experiences that deal with site, collaboration, the social, participation and the making of events. Urban Practices Discover how cities touch and influence nearly everything in contemporary life. Learn cutting-edge art and design responses to city situations. Visualising Information Explore visual communication design as applied to a range of media and information environments. Apply information design and visualisation strategies to translate ideas into visual forms. 27 Minors Bachelor of Visual Arts

30 Bachelor of Business Design See yourself as: π Having a creative mindset π A highly capable problem solver and lateral thinker π Visually aware π Empathetic and interested in creating positive change π Interested in doing something new, finding better solutions 28 bachelor of business design BACHELOR OF BUSINESS BBus Code Level of study 7 Points 360 Duration Venue AK years full-time/ equivalent part-time City Campus and South Campus Start date 2 March and 20 July 2015 Minimum entry requirements Preferred school subjects University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB) or equivalent. See page 36. All approved NCEA level 2 and 3 language rich subjects, Business, Mathematics and Statistics subjects are useful AUT University encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled. A business plan may help get an idea to the market, but how do you ensure your ideas are truly innovative, meet real needs, and translate into something with a high value return? Creativity, design and innovative thinking are sought-after skills in today s challenging and rapidly evolving business environment. Some of the most successful contemporary businesses are not only using design to develop high value products, services and brands, but also using design to drive their strategic thinking and direction. The Design major introduces you to the principles and practice of design and design thinking, from customer/user research, insight development, creativity, hands on design for services and experiences, to the application of design in effective management processes. You will expand your design awareness and capability and gain a sound appreciation of the interrelationships between design, creativity and innovation. You will come to recognise the value of design, whether you are developing a pioneering product, leading a ground breaking project initiative or embarking on an entirely new business venture. What this major covers Part 1 You will be introduced to fundamental concepts in business disciplines and the main roles in business. You complete five core level 5 papers: Business in Context Management and Organisation Economic Principles 1 Quantitative Methods for Business Accounting for Decision Making You also complete two additional papers, either from the list below or from any other degree programme at AUT, depending on your chosen major: Business Information Systems Design Thinking Economic Principles 2 Fundamentals of Marketing, Advertising, Retailing and Sales (MARS) Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation Introduction to Finance Introduction to Tourism Leadership for Sustainable Enterprise Law in our Contemporary World Part 2 Over the next two years, you will gain an understanding of how to apply creative techniques to business, design effective business processes, foster innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and examine the links between effective design and sustainable business practices. Papers include: Activating Creativity Design and Business Design Contexts Managing Design in Business

31 Undergraduate Part 3 Co-operative Education is the final part of the BBus and takes a full semester of study. This is a supervised work placement related to your major(s) in an organisation of your choice. You have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt in your major(s) to the real world in a business, not-forprofit organisation, entrepreneurial venture or an applied project. Placements can be done either in New Zealand or overseas. Recent placements included Dynamite Mobile Marketing Technology, Dreamcolor and Jack Yan and Associates (publishers of Lucire magazine). For more detailed information about papers associated with this major visit Career opportunities Design manager or strategist Entrepreneur Product development co-ordinator Product manager Service designer Experience designer Jess Howell Experience Designer, Optimal Experience Bachelor of Business in Design and Management Jess Howell thinks her job gives her the best of both worlds a design role in a business environment. The AUT Bachelor of Business graduate majored in design and management and now works as an experience designer for Optimal Experience. User focused Jess role involves research, analysis and design around users and the experiences that they have with companies, their products and their services, which makes perfect use of Jess business and design skills. I love that everything we do is in the interest of the user. We try hard to find issues that people have using websites, apps and other services and make life that little bit easier for them by redesigning these experiences. It s challenging and I m constantly learning new things. Skills for life Jess says the most valuable skill she learned at AUT was how to work collaboratively with others something she uses in her job every day. At AUT we often had to work together in teams and I learned how to deal with people with different personality types, skills, abilities, attitudes, lifestyles and more. It is the same, if not more challenging, in the workplace. I also learned to adapt and constantly challenge perceptions; my own and others. Being open to change is so important in this fast-paced environment that we live in. 29 bachelor of business design

32 Postgraduate qualifications in art and design 30 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS IN ART AND DESIGN The School of Art and Design offers a range of postgraduate qualification options to suit your profile and aspirations. These qualifications help to enhance career prospects and develop expertise in your chosen field of study. Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) The Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) provides an opportunity for high-achieving students to extend their undergraduate studies with an intensive year of research. Specialist areas are: Communication design (typography, illustration, animation and short film, photography and graphic novel) Digital design (animation, moving image, gaming, web, post-production and film) Fashion and textile design (knit, print, textile, fashion and costume design) Product design (product and furniture) Spatial design (interior, furniture, urbanism, performance, installation, moving image, digital environments, exhibition design and spatial theory) Visual arts (painting, print, photography, sculpture, drawing, moving image, installation, sound and performance) Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design The Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design provides a postgraduate pathway for mid-career practitioners, and graduates from a range of design disciplines and visual arts. The qualification facilitates sustained innovative and experimental art and design research practice. To achieve this goal, the Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design provides students with research training, theoretical and technical background, practical experience in the conceptualisation and production of creative works. The postgraduate diploma provides a pathway into the thesis year of the Master of Art and Design. This programme can be completed both on campus or off campus. Postgraduate Diploma in Performance and Media Arts The Postgraduate Diploma in Performance and Media Arts provides an opportunity to expand the contexts of performance and media arts consciously and critically: to show how performance can intersect and transgress time-based forms of art and to ultimately widen our conceptions of art. This qualification provides unique research and development opportunities for current and future industry practitioners through a collaborative and interdisciplinary model for practice-based research, which responds to the team-based ethos of performance, media arts and emerging creative media industries. The postgraduate diploma provides a pathway into the thesis year of the Master of Performance and Media Arts. Master of Art and Design This qualification provides unique research and development opportunities for current and future art and design practitioners through a model for practice-based research, which responds to creative industries. The practice-based and practice-led nature of the research and scholarship within the qualification serves to develop a vital and innovative art and design community. The Master of Art and Design programme has an emphasis on critical enquiry, cultural context, and practice-led research. This programme can be completed both on campus or off campus. On-campus candidates enjoy dedicated individual studio spaces, specialist facilities with extended access hours, and library and learning centre facilities. Off-campus students have regular weekly online sessions, weekend residences in their geographic locations and in Auckland they also benefit from a flexible library delivery service.

33 Master of Arts Management The Master of Arts Management is a one-year coursework master s designed to produce creative managers with skills in business development, entrepreneurship, cultural management and creative practice. It equips students for careers in the creative industries and gives them a range of transferable skills in management, presentation, and community development. The degree also provides an understanding of how the creative industries fit in the wider cultural and economic context. Master of Design The Master of Design is a one-year coursework master s aimed at developing innovative and strategic leadership for the design and business environment. Students are exposed to a range of design research and innovation methods and practices. The focus is on improving and extending creativity and understanding about the design of products, environments, services and brands within market contexts. This involves user-centred design of products and services and exploring how design thinking and the power of design can deliver new forms of value, experience and competitive advantage for business, as well as environmental sustainability. Master of Performance and Media Arts This qualification provides an opportunity to expand the contexts of performance and media arts consciously and critically: to show how performance can intersect and transgress time-based forms of art and to ultimately widen our conceptions of art. This qualification provides unique research and development opportunities for current and future industry practitioners through a collaborative and interdisciplinary model for practice-based research, which responds to the team-based ethos of performance, media arts and emerging creative media industries. Master of Philosophy The Master of Philosophy is a one-year researchonly master s degree. It provides an opportunity for students to undertake a research topic of an applied or professional nature under the supervision of art and design staff. Alternatively, the MPhil can provide a pathway to more advanced research at doctoral level. Doctor of Philosophy The School of Art and Design offers the PhD either as a full written thesis or as a body of creative work accompanied by a written exegesis. This degree leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area. The programme enables you to make an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in the field of study and meets recognised international standards for such work. The PhD is awarded after the successful completion of concentrated research, constituting an original and substantial contribution to knowledge. For more information regarding postgraduate programmes, please visit or refer to the Design and Creative Technologies Postgraduate: Study Guide You can also [email protected] for more details. postgraduate 31 Postgraduate Qualifications in Art and Design

34 University life 32 University Life As an AUT student, you ll be joining a dynamic and diverse community, where you ll meet new people, develop lifelong skills and receive support to succeed at university and beyond. From fitness centres, art galleries, clubs and student services, to restaurants, accommodation, sporting activities and student media AUT has a wide range of services and activities for you to enjoy. We offer some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand, combined with a contemporary approach to university life, including stateof-the-art facilities, interactive learning opportunities, and connections with industry and business. If you become an AUT student, not only will you be studying at New Zealand s most modern and innovative university, you ll also have endless opportunities to make your mark, participate in university life, and forge an exciting and dynamic career. Applying to study get your application and enrolment sorted If you need help applying to study at AUT, want more information or have any questions about your enrolment we re here to help. Get in touch with the AUT Student Centre and we ll help you with anything you need. Ask a question [email protected] Facebook facebook.com/autuniversity Twitter twitter.com/autuni Helpline 0800 AUT UNI ( ) City Campus Level 2, ground entry, WA building, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland North Shore Campus AG building, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland South Campus MB building, 640 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland Campus tours: check out the campus If you re thinking about studying at AUT and want to check out our campuses and facilities, contact us and we ll arrange a campus tour for you and your family. To find out about campus tours, phone 0800 AUT UNI ( ). Preparing for university: get ready Whether you re coming directly from secondary school or the workforce, studying at university can be quite an adjustment. At AUT you ll be offered a range of services to help your transition into university life. We strongly encourage you to access our services as early as possible, before semester starts, including attending your university Orientation programme, the week before your semester starts. It s really important that you re ready for the changes that are about to come your way, so take advantage of the services on offer so you re ready from day one. For more information on any of the services listed here, contact the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI ( ). Career advice choosing the right programme Choosing the programme that s right for you is one of the most important decisions you ll make. By now you ll probably have an idea of what you want to study, but if you need help deciding or confirming you are on track, make an appointment with one of our career specialists. They ll be able to talk through your options and help you make an informed decision about what s right for you. To see an AUT career specialist, contact the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI ( ) or [email protected] to make an appointment. Orientation and preparing for study The best way to hit the ground running is to attend your Orientation programme. Orientation runs the week before semester starts and is your chance to meet your Student Ambassador, get an overview of AUT, hear from your programme leader, find out where your classes are, and sort out any last-minute enrolment or IT issues. All Orientation sessions are designed to prepare you for university study and life, and showcase the various activities, events and services available to help you achieve your academic and personal goals. There s also a huge programme of social events organised by the Students' Association, packed with entertainment and information on student clubs and social activities. Visit for more information and to download the current New Student Guide an essential resource for those new to AUT. Family and whánau support Having the support of your friends, family and whánau while you study is important. It s vital that families and whánau understand the unique pressures of studying at university, so they can support you. We encourage parents, partners, caregivers and families of new students to contact us if they want more information on how to best support family members, want to visit the campus or talk to us about university life. For more information, contact the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI ( ). Financial matters We know that studying can be hard on your finances but there are plenty of ways to help ease the financial burden. Talk to AUT s Student Financial Services if you need assistance with budgeting, or student loans and allowances. And don t forget to search AUT s scholarships database for the wide range of scholarships and awards on offer. Accommodation and travel options Living on campus It s a fact that, on average, first-year students who live on campus get better grades. The social life is awesome too with opportunities to meet students from different backgrounds and make new friends. We have two residential complexes offering flatting-type accommodation in modern apartments. Rooms are in demand, so it s essential to apply early for a place.

35 Wellesley Student Apartments (8 Mount Street, Auckland) is a modern apartment complex in the heart of Auckland City, three minutes walk from the City Campus. The fullyfurnished apartments have two bathrooms, a living area and complete kitchen; ideal for student life. Akoranga Student Village (42 Akoranga Drive, Northcote) is next to the North Shore Campus and offers apartment style accommodation in five or six-bedroom apartments. Being on the North Shore Campus means you ll have access to heaps of sporting facilities and playing fields, and the lovely North Shore beaches aren t far away. Visit Getting to and around our campuses AUT promotes sustainable travel options for students. There s a shuttle bus that operates between our three main campuses at subsidised rates. You can purchase discounted public transport tickets from the Auckland Transport shop on the City Campus or other ticketing agents on our campuses. We also have cycle racks and shower facilities for students who bike or walk to university. If you do need to drive, there is limited pay and display parking at the North Shore and South Campus. Helping you study Library The library provides a service at AUT s City, North Shore and South Campus, and a large collection of online resources available 24/7. Study with friends in group study rooms, or by yourself in a quiet zone or computer lab. There are workshops throughout the year, and library staff can help you search for resources for your study and research. Just ask at the help desk or visit Student Learning Centre The Student Learning Centre provides free academic support to help you excel and achieve better grades. If you want assistance with an assignment, essay or paper, we offer a range of resources on essay writing, referencing, how to study effectively, time management, exam preparation and much more. We also hold free workshops on a range of topics to help you achieve your best possible grades. For everything you need to know about the Student Learning Centre, including seminars and workshops, visit Health, wellbeing and support Health, counselling and wellbeing centres We have full medical and general practice centres at our City and North Shore campuses, offering affordable, fullyaccredited healthcare. We are part of Auckland PHO and domestic students who register with the service may be eligible for free routine doctor and nurse consultations. We have male and female doctors and nurses and you can use our services from the time your offer of place has been accepted. We also offer free counselling services, mental health support, harassment support, and spirituality and chaplaincy events and support. A large part of what we do is promoting healthy living and student wellbeing. At AUT s South Campus, we offer a free nurse clinic and counselling service during set times throughout semester. Students who are NZ citizens or permanent residents also have access to three free funded GP consultations per year if they enrol with one of the four medical practices AUT has a service level agreement with. Visit AUT is smoke free AUT is proud to be smoke free. Our campuses are all smoke free, including outdoor areas and student accommodation. Childcare and parenting AUT supports and encourages those wanting to further their education while raising their whánau (family). There are two childcare centres one at the City Campus (run by AUT) as well as an independently run crèche at North Shore Campus. Both centres provide excellent childcare facilities and services, including school holiday programmes. The Health, Counselling and Wellbeing Centres at the City and North Shore campuses also provide private rooms to breastfeed, express and securely store milk. AUT also offers a childcare subsidy of up to $50 per week per dependent child, paid directly to the early childhood centre the child is enrolled in. This subsidy can be applied for and is payable from the first day of lectures to the last week of semester. For more information, contact Student Financial Services. Student Advisors Student Advisors are qualified and professional staff who can help you settle into university life and reach your personal, academic and career goals. Visit 33 University Life IT support and computer labs We have a range of IT support services, including a service desk, weekend assistance, computer labs and facilities. Our IT team also offers introductory computer workshops, and can sit down with you one-to-one. There is wireless internet access across all AUT campuses (all students get 4GB of data per month), and our open access labs have computing, scanning, CD burning and printing facilities for AUT students. AUT students can also download Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for free. Students can access online and IT services through the student portal Unicentral: Student Experience Team Our Student Experience Team is here for you from the time you accept an offer to study at AUT until you finish your last assignment. The team is made up of current AUT students who are also staff members and have experience and information to share with you. They work with the faculties to follow up on your progress and let you know about any student services you could benefit from.

36 34 University Life Sport and fitness AUT is one of New Zealand s leading sporting universities and has a huge range of sports events and activities, from recreational games right through to international competitions. We have fitness centres on each of our campuses, offering top of the line fitness equipment, group fitness classes and personalised exercise programmes. You ll also have access to sport and exercise services including golf and running clinics. There are no joining fees and our flexible gym memberships are available to students at discounted rates. Have fun: enjoy your time and get involved If you ask any past student about their time at AUT University, you ll find them not only talking about what they studied, but about the friends they made, and the lifechanging events that made up their university experience. We think it s important to get involved in university life, and encourage you to join in. Clubs on campus AUT and AuSM offer a range of social, academic and cultural clubs where you can meet new people, participate in fantastic events and get involved in campus life. For more information on how to join a club, make sure you attend Orientation. Volunteering Volunteering activities include Coachcorp, student mentors, student ambassadors, Enactus and Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA ). Volunteering can help you build networks and enhance your skills, innovation and decision-making. AuSM AuSM (Auckland Student Movement) is the student association owned and run by students. AuSM promotes and maintains the rights and welfare of students, and services include liaison and advocacy, legal information services, activities and events. They also run the Vesbar and the AUT student magazine debate. Visit Food and beverage outlets Whether you re after a quick sandwich on the run or a three course meal, you can find a wide range of food and beverages on AUT s campuses. There are several cafes, kebab and sushi outlets, licensed premises and the restaurants Piko and Four Seasons, which are staffed by AUT hospitality students. Culture and diversity We celebrate diversity and cultural activities across all of our campuses. We have a range of support services for our different communities, as well as many student-run clubs and societies. Máori students Máori Liaison Services Te Tari Takawaenga Máori are here to ensure that Máori students receive the tautoko (support) they need to get the most out of their time at AUT. We offer friendly, professional and confidential support and provide career and course advice, scholarship information, workshops, and academic and cultural advice. We will also keep you informed about key kaupapa Máori events at AUT. Visit Pasifika students Pasifika Student Support provides cultural support for all Pasifika students. We offer friendly and helpful advice on scholarships, financial assistance, career and course advice, workshops, learning support, and advocacy and liaison with AUT staff and faculty. We also hold social activities to bring students together for cultural exchange and support. Visit International students Moving to a different country to study is a big step and we know that it can be challenging at times. International Student Support is here to help all international students with their transition into learning at AUT University and living in New Zealand. Visit Deaf and disabled students Disability Student Support provides information and a range of support services to Deaf students and students with impairments to help them participate fully in university life. Please contact us as early in the semester as possible to make sure we can get you the support you need. Visit Chinese students The Chinese Centre is a home away from home for all Chinese speaking students. Our friendly staff can help you with advice on programme selection and enrolment. They can help you with understanding Western study styles, New Zealand job search skills and more. They also provide workshops, group tutoring sessions, social activities and learning support to help you to understand the academic and cultural ways of New Zealand. Visit Sport Development and Athlete Support AUT Sport Development delivers a range of sports events and activities for AUT students, staff and alumni. A range of services is also provided to support high performance student athletes. Visit LGBT students AUT is a place where students can be open about and proud of their sexual orientation. At Out@AUT we celebrate diversity, organise events and weekly activities. Visit

37 35 University Life Students enjoying the multi-purpose common areas in the WG building at AUT's City Campus.

38 University admission to AUT bachelor s degrees To gain admission to bachelor s degrees, you must have met the requirements for University Entrance plus any specified admission requirements for a programme, such as specific subjects, portfolios, interviews and auditions. For more information on all admission categories and specific programme requirements please see the AUT University Calendar or visit Please note: AUT University, like all other New Zealand universities, is required to manage enrolments. This is because of policies that restrict the number of funded places available for domestic students in tertiary education. Admission categories You may be granted University Entrance under one of the following categories: NCEA University Entrance Ad Eundem Statum admission (at an equivalent level) this includes Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)* and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) if taught in a New Zealand secondary school Discretionary Entrance Special Admission * Domestic students who study CIE in another country may be eligible for this admission depending on subjects covered and levels attained with the qualification. As requirements vary such students should seek advice from AUT University. Common University Entrance requirements Standard NCEA CIE* IB**** 36 UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Overall Numeracy Require NCEA level 3 certificate which consists of 80 credits, including at least 60 credits at level 3 or higher. Can include up to 20 credits at level 2. Note: Credits to achieve NCEA level 3 may include unit standards from non-approved subjects. Subject credits Total of 42 level 3 credits including: 14 credits from one approved subject 14 credits from a second approved subject 14 credits from a third approved subject At least 10 level 1 (or higher) numeracy credits (can be achieved through a range of subjects) A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff** at A or AS level from an approved list (equivalent to NCEA approved subject list). Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above. A minimum grade of D in IGCSE*** mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level. IB Diploma with minimum 24 points Any mathematics subject IB Group 5 Literacy Total of 10 level 2 (or higher) literacy credits including: Five reading credits Five writing credits From specific standards in a range of NZQA English language-rich subjects. A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level. Literature or language and literature (SL or HL) IB Group 1, with English as the language. * Different regulations if CIE taken outside of NZ or UK. See the AUT University Calendar. ** Universities and Colleges Admissions Services for the UK Tariff = system which converts AS and A level grades into points. *** IGCSE = International General Certificate of Secondary Education. **** New Zealand residents who have taken IB but have not been awarded the Diploma may apply for discretionary entrance. Where programmes require a specific subject, it is expected that a student will have achieved a minimum of 14 credits in that subject (unless indicated otherwise). NCEA approved subjects For a list of NCEA approved subjects for University Entrance visit the NZQA website, AUT language rich subject list Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies Alternative pathways into AUT bachelor s degrees Students who have just missed University Entrance or did not get into their chosen degree could consider enrolling in one of the foundation studies certificates offered at AUT. Please visit for more information.

39 Discretionary Entrance Discretionary Entrance is available to applicants who have attained a high level of achievement in Year 12 and wish to undertake university study. International students cannot apply for Discretionary Entrance. Please note: There is a non-refundable assessment fee. Discretionary Entrance application requirements You can apply if you: Have not completed Year 13 in a New Zealand secondary school or have done Year 13 but not attempted to qualify for University Entrance Have not otherwise qualified for admission (or have attempted University Entrance) Are a domestic student (New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident). If Australian, your most recent schooling must have been in New Zealand Are under 20 years of age on the first day of the semester in which you begin study and meet other requirements of the programme for which you apply. People who missed University Entrance in Year 13 may be considered for mid-year admission in the following year. You cannot apply for admission for Semester 1 if you studied in Year 13 after 1 June. However, you can apply for admission into Semester 2. Minimum academic criteria for Discretionary Entrance NCEA level 2 certificate endorsed with minimum of Merit or CIE/IB equivalent Minimum of 14 credits in each of four NCEA level 2 (or higher) subjects, at least three of which must be on the approved subject list Meet UE literacy and numeracy standards, or their equivalent. The discretionary entrance application is a twostep process. Firstly, you indicate you wish to apply through discretionary entrance on the standard application form. If you meet the initial discretionary entrance criteria you are sent a second form in which you provide further information and a school recommendation. The recommendation will provide proof of your maturity, motivation, capability and readiness to undertake degree-level study and will also verify that you were not enrolled in Year 13 beyond 1 June in the year prior to admission. For more details, please refer to the AUT University Calendar or visit Please note: Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis and must also meet other selection criteria for the programme for which they have applied. There is a nonrefundable assessment fee of $50.00 Admission at equivalent level (Ad Eundem Statum) An applicant will be considered for Ad Eundem Statum admission if they: Have successfully gained University Entrance through CIE or IB or an approved qualification from a New Zealand secondary school of special character Have successfully completed a recognised foundation programme, or other recognised tertiary qualification/study of at least 120 points at level 3 or at least 60 points at level 4 in one course of study Have qualifications from an overseas secondary school or tertiary institution deemed by AUT University to be sufficient for entry into an undergraduate degree programme. Please note: Applicants will be required to supply an official academic transcript with their application Bursary If you sat Bursary (prior to 2004) rather than NCEA please refer to the AUT University Calendar or visit Special Admission If you are over 20 years old you can apply through Special Admission for degree-level study without a University Entrance qualification if you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. You must be 20 years of age on or before the first day of the semester in which the programme commences. Your ability to deal with your chosen programme will be taken into consideration. English language requirements International students studying at secondary school and applying for University Entrance must achieve UE Literacy through New Zealand secondary school qualifications NCEA, CIE or IB. IELTS cannot be substituted. For more details, please refer to the English language requirements in the General Academic Regulations section of the AUT University Calendar or visit International students Contact the international centre for information regarding studying at AUT, if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia, or a citizen of the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau islands. Tel: [email protected] 37 UNIVERSITY ADMISSION

40 How much does it cost? Cost is an important factor when thinking about university study. This page gives you an idea of the approximate tuition fees at AUT University, and different options to help you fund your education such as scholarships, student loans and allowances. Fees To give you an idea of approximate costs, the 2014 tuition fees for domestic students are shown below (based on full-time study and completing 120 points a year). The 2015 tuition fees will be advertised on as soon as they have been set. Undergraduate qualifications Fee (per year) Approximately $5,788.00* (GST Inc) * Part-time students pay a proportion of the fee based on the number of academic points they are studying. If you are an international student, please visit for fees and information. Help with planning and budgeting AUT s Student Financial Services help students manage their money and stay within budget. We also assist students in financial hardship through food and transport grants, and provide assistance with student loans and allowances. Students may be eligible to apply for a childcare subsidy of up to $50 per child, per week. For more information visit Sussed website A useful financial resource is the StudyLink Sussed website. The website has handy tools, tips and information to help you plan and understand the costs you will have while studying. Visit How to pay your fees 38 FEES Other fees you may have to pay: Compulsory student services fee, which helps AUT fund student services, buildings and other facilities you use: $ for a full-time student (based on 120 points a year). Additional fees such as for course materials or elective papers please check with your faculty/ department if there are additional fees for your programme of study. Please note that you have to pay your fees in full by the date specified on your fees invoice. To find out more about fees please call (09) or the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI ( ). Scholarships and awards Scholarships and awards are a great way to fund your university study. There is a wide range of scholarships and awards available to AUT students at all stages of their study. To find out more call (09) or visit ONLINE post FAX IN PERSON STUDENT LOAN (STUDYLINK) Students can pay by credit card or by internet banking online at Your login details will be required. OR Bank transfer: You can make a direct fee payment into AUT's bank account. Visit Pay by cheque, credit or debit card by completing the payment slip on your statement/tax invoice, detach and post to: Fee Payment, AUT University, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142 Pay by credit or debit card by completing the payment slip on your statement/tax invoice and fax to (09) City Campus: AUT Student Centre, WA building North Shore Campus: AUT Student Centre, AG building South Campus: Campus Reception, MB building StudyLink will pay your fees directly to AUT. See your student loan documentation for more information. Student loans and allowances If you are a full-time domestic student, you may qualify for a student loan or allowance. Student loans and allowances are administered and paid by StudyLink. The application process can take some time, so it s a good idea to apply early. You can apply for a student loan or student allowance before your enrolment at AUT is complete. To find out more call or visit

41 How to apply Portfolio guidelines Below is your step-by-step guide to the applications process for domestic students. For more information visit International students should visit 1. Apply early Check if your programme has a specific closing date Places are limited. Submit your application well before the semester starts Semester 1 try to apply by 28 November 2014 Semester 2 try to apply by 29 May Complete the application form Apply online at Indicate your programme(s) of choice and major (if known) You will be assessed for all your programme choices at the same time 3. Submit your application 4. We acknowledge your application We will send you an acknowledgment /letter, which explains how to check the status of your application on Arion We will contact you if we need more information 5. We assess your application We assess your application to ensure you have met the entry criteria for the programme(s) you are applying for We consider your academic history and relevant experience to ensure you can succeed in your programme We let you know via Arion if your application has been successful Four possible outcomes Confirmed You have met all the criteria for entry to your chosen programme and we would like to offer you a place to study at AUT Provisional You have met some of the criteria for entry to your chosen programme of study and we would like to offer you a provisional place to study at AUT. If you don t meet the rest of the requirements, such as gaining University Entrance, then this offer will be withdrawn Declined You have not met the criteria for entry to your chosen programme or all available places have been taken Decision pending We are unable to make a decision just yet, but will let you know when we expect to make a decision 6. You accept or decline online You need to submit a portfolio of work as part of your application to study at AUT for the Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Visual Arts. Before you submit your portfolio Apply to AUT University. After applying, you will be issued with a student ID. You can then complete your application by submitting your portfolio through Arion. You will also need to write a cover letter this should be the first page of your portfolio. We will be unable to review portfolios that don t have an AUT student ID number recorded. Deadlines for programme application and portfolio submission The application deadline for art and design undergraduate programmes is 12 September What to include in your portfolio 12 to 24 images/photos of your work. Give a short explanation of each image including the date, title and the issue or problem that you were working on. Include the working drawings or process, where available, for at least one piece of work or project. A short cover letter that outlines your background, aspirations and achievements. Please note: Ensure that your portfolio demonstrates both a breadth and depth of creative work, i.e. you should include images of a range of drawings, sketches, models and finished examples of work in your portfolio. Submit only one portfolio, regardless of how many programmes or majors you apply for. You will be unable to re-submit or update your portfolio once it has been received by AUT. How to submit your portfolio Your portfolio must be submitted in a single file by electronic pdf format. The pdf can contain between images/photos of your work and a cover letter (up to 2MB in total). Clearly include in your cover letter your name, student ID, contact phone number and the name of the qualification(s) you are applying for. Submit your pdf portfolio through your Arion account For more information about portfolios, visit 39 HOW TO APPLY

42 Campus maps City Campus 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central 40 Campus maps AUT Student Centre WA building, City Campus MB building, South Campus Tel: 0800 AUT UNI ( )

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44 ART + DESIGN UNDERGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 For the most up-to-date art and design programme information visit our website: You can also contact the AUT Student Centre team for help and advice: 0800 AUT UNI ( ) [email protected] 06/ CITY CAMPUS 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central NORTH SHORE CAMPUS 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland SOUTH CAMPUS 640 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland AUT MILLENNIUM 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay, Auckland Connect with us now: