Get some help and advice for navigating your way through your first year at the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
Kuhunga: To enable you to visualise the start of your academic and creative journey with us. We use this word to emphasise your ‘first steps’.
Ara means ‘path’ and Poutama speaks to the many exciting learning ‘pathways’ you will undertake towards a successful and creative journey.
Wātaka—Timetables for first-year Design and Architecture
Check out what your timetable will look like in your first year of study at the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
Welcome to Architecture
Welcome to Design Innovation
What you need to know
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First year workshop
Your safety matters. Before you can use the equipment in the First-year workshop, you need to do a safety induction session.
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Software and computer needs
Find out about the computer software and hardware you’ll need to get started in your architectural or design studies.
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Materials and equipment—Ngā rauemi
Find out about the materials and equipment you'll need when you start your studies at the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
Tautoko ā-tauira—Support
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Support
Find out about the different kinds of support available to help you enjoy a healthy and successful time at the University.
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Māori student success
Āwhina is a university whānau dedicated to the success of Tauira Māori, or students of Māori descent.
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Pasifika students
Find out about all the extra support available to you as a Pasifika student at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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International students
Staff in our International Student Experience team are here to help with all international students' needs including academic, health and wellbeing support.
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Helpful tips—Ngā tohutohu āwhina
Read explanations of some common terms that you'll come across when you start your studies with us.