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.
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B.S. in Arts and Entertainment Technologies
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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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Creativity at Work
Graphic design, immersive media, digital technologies, and more.
Tuition & Funding
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Upcoming Events
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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
From Risograph to Real Clients: How an M.F.A. in Design Shaped Stella Richman’s Creative Career
M.F.A. alum Stella Richman shares how building a hands-on portfolio at UT led her to a role at a Brooklyn design studio.
From Austin to Aguada: UT researchers partner with their community to foster empowerment and resilience
Two UT researchers return home to help a coastal community in Puerto Rico imagine a more resilient future.
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.