Welcome to the National Institute of
Creative Arts and Industries

The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) is a respected centre for creativity, research, teaching and practice at The University of Auckland.

Architecture and Planning

Shake Design Group - BACK_TO_[BLACK]

Interdisciplinary

View some highlights from NICAI's end-of-year events and exhibitions, showcasing the work of staff and students across the faculty.

NICAI Highlights 2012

Fine Arts

A selection of the award-winning work being produced at Elam School of Fine Arts.

Elam Graduate Show 2012

Dance Studies

View some dynamic performances by Dance Studies students.

The Arrival! The Arrival! The Arrival!

Music

Experience some inspirational performances by Music students.

Sam Springett - Slow Dance

Centre for New Zealand Art Research and Discovery

See some of the innovative research-based work being undertaken at the Centre for Art Research.

Chiara Corbelletto - Twins

Latest showcase

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At NICAI you can study architecture, planning and urban design, dance, fine arts, music and sound. 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.

News

Songwriter finds her voice 23 May 2013

First-year School of Music student Eden Roberts hasn’t always been a singer. The young songwriter and recent X Factor finalist only started singing when, at 16, she developed a repetitive strain injury from playing the guitar. >>

First PhDs in Dance Studies look forward to new beginnings 15 May 2013

Barbara Snook and Rosemary Martin are the first two students to graduate with a PHD in Dance Studies. >>

Gifted violinist wins Graduation Gala Concerto Competition 10 May 2013

Vionist Shauno Isomura was awarded the top prize at The University of Auckland Graduation Gala Concerto Competition. >>

New Zealand’s biggest contemporary visual arts festival opens across Auckland 9 May 2013

Auckland’s art scene bursts to life for the opening of the 5th Auckland Triennial. >>

Highlighting housing intensification issues 23 April 2013

Future Intensive: Insights for Auckland Housing has been released by Transforming Cities, part of the National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries. >>