Welcome to the National Institute of
Creative Arts and Industries
The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) is a leading centre of creative, artistic and professional excellence and innovation in research, education and practice.
A selection of the cutting-edge work being produced at Elam School of Fine Arts.
Elam Graduate Show 2009See some of the innovative research-based work being undertaken at CNZARD.
Butterfly Morning - Richard KilleenView some dynamic performances by Dance Studies students.
Juanita Jelleyman: Called by NameQuirky and innovative student design projects from Auckland Architecture Week 2009
TRANS-FORM-ersNICAI builds connections between architecture and planning, fine arts and visual arts, music and dance. We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and a wealth of opportunities for research in the creative arts and industries. You will study alongside other creative people, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects within a stimulating interdisciplinary framework.
Whether you’re looking to equip yourself for a creative career in the national or international arena, or to contribute to the world’s knowledge through postgraduate research, NICAI provides a dynamic environment where creative talent and entrepreneurship thrive.









