Te Aro campus timetable

Visit the creative heart of Wellington, for hands-on workshops and information on studying Architectural Studies, Building Science, and Design Innovation.

Workshops and expos

In addition to our degree information sessions, we have heaps going on in our studio spaces so you can get a feel for what we have to offer—including hands-on activities and workshops, demos, Q & As and exhibitions.

Vivian Building Basement Level
Workshop 9–3 pm Workshop demos
Ground Floor 
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmSchool of Architecture first year stall
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmSchool of Design Innovation first year stall
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmĀwhina Māori student support stall
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmPasifika Student Success stall
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmSTUDiO—student association stall
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmTītoko—student course advisors 
Atrium Foyer9–3 pm3D printing and robotic arm demo
Atrium Foyer9–3 pmCampus tour and info table 
Library9–3 pmTea and coffee chill out zone
Vivian Building 2nd Floor 
VS201—Game Design Studio9–3 pm The student game arcade
VS201—Animation and Visual Effects Studio11–2 pmMotion capture demonstration
Staff Q & A
Animation drawing jam: characters and movement
VS204—Communication Design Studio9–3 pm Comics jam: add to a giant collaborative comic
Quick draw challenge: test your lightning fast drawing skills
Expressive typography: get messy with the alphabet
Staff and student Q & A and pop up student exhibition 
VS234/236–Landscape Architecture Studio9–3 pm Staff and student Q & A
Student pop up exhibition
Vivian Building 3rd Floor 
VS303—Interior Architecture Studio9–3 pm Staff and student Q & A
Interior Architecture student pop up exhibition
VS301—Master of Urban and Regional Planning Studio9–3 pm Meet the staff + planning studies and careers
VS301—Building Science Studio10.15 amQuick-fire talks: Job opportunities for building scientists
12.15 amQuick-fire talks: Job opportunities for building scientists
 9–3 pm Building Science Programme VR experience
VS323—Architecture Studio12.30–2.30 pmActive studio session and student Q & A 
VS323—Māori Specialisation2.15 pm Mātauranga Māori practices in Architectural studies
Wigan Building Basement Level
WIG001—Fashion Design Technology Studio9–3 pm Staff and student Q & A
WIG001—Design for Social Innovation Studio9–3 pmCo-Design Jam: contribute your ideas and insights through interactive workshop tools
11.15–12 pmStaff and student Q & A
1.15–2 pmHui: Matauranga Māori & Design for Social Innovation
Wigan Building 3rd Floor
WIG301—Industrial Design Studio9.40 amRecycling materials for 3D printing large scale products + student exhibition and Q & A
11.15 amDesign and 3D printing for the medical and movie industry + student exhibition and Q & A
1.15 pm3D scanning demonstation
Wigan Building 4th Floor  
WIG401—Interaction Design Studio10 amActivities: Make your own paper app + staff and student Q & A
11 amQuick-fire talks: Jobs in UX and interaction design and designing for healthcare
12 pmActivities: Make your own paper app + staff and student Q & A
1 pmQuick-fire talks: Jobs in UX and interaction design and designing for healthcare
WIG401—Media Design Studio9–3 pmStaff and student Q & A