Igniting Opportunity for Curious Minds in Design and Creative Technologies
Driven by critical thinking, fueled by creativity and craft, and obsessed with emerging technologies — our future-forward program is designed for the ambitious.
Explore Our Degrees & Programs
B.S. in Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Important
Admission
Deadlines
Undergraduate
First-Year: December 1, 2025
External Transfer: March 1, 2026
Internal Transfer: May 1, 2026
Graduate
M.F.A. in Design: January 27, 2026
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Come & Visit Us
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our program and creative spaces in Austin.
Creativity at Work
Graphic design, immersive media, digital technologies, and more.
Tuition & Funding
Find out more about investing in your future through an education at UT.
Upcoming Events
Discover real-time AI video creation in TouchDesigner with StreamDiffusion. Presented by The Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies, dadageek, and Daydream.
Presented by COFA Career Services. Join us for a one-hour interactive session on building authentic professional connections. Learn how to find the right contacts, connect with mentors, and make the most of LinkedIn and other networking tools.
Presented by COFA Career Services. This workshop is designed for M.A. and M.F.A. Design students looking to strengthen their professional communication and connection-building skills. Hear insights from the Office of Career Life & Design and special guest, SDCT Assistant Dean Doreen Lorenzo.
From Campus to Career
“The industry is always changing and SDCT reflects that in our classes to keep students on top. I also like that early on SDCT faculty and professors encourage you to start networking, getting internships and they keep you focused on the industry.”
“Now recently graduated, I wanted to thank you and express how [SDCT] was the first place at UT that really scratched the itch I was looking for in college that matched my passions.”
Featured Stories
Wordplay, the medieval way: The origins of Dropcaps
What happens when a designer with a love of medieval studies meets a game developer who thrives on creative collaboration? You get Dropcaps: a mobile word game that combines ornate typography, clever gameplay, and a touch of history.
SDCT's Top 10 | 2024-2025
This has been another year filled with impressive student work, show-stopping exhibitions, and amazing partnerships! We are excited to highlight some of the amazing accomplishments from across our SDCT community from this past academic year.
2023-2024 SDCT Top 10
It has been an eventful year filled with impressive showcases and inspiring research. From drone shows to industry partnerships, work produced in our classrooms has truly changed the world around us. We are excited to share SDCT’s Top 10 for this past academic year!