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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Undergraduate
First-Year: December 1, 2023
External Transfer: March 1, 2024
Internal Transfer: May 1, 2024
Graduate
M.F.A. in Design: January 24, 2024
M.A. in Design: April 29, 2024
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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
2023-2024 SDCT Top 10
![2023-2024 SDCT Top 10](/sites/sdct/files/styles/utexas_image_style_340w_227h/public/2024-05/screenshot-2024-05-21-at-8.49.15-am.png?itok=S7MGby4c)
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!
Career City Limits Helps Student Land Microsoft Internship
![Design student Khalil J. Davis presenting his work during the Fall 2022 Sophomore Review in the Department of Design at UT Austin](/sites/sdct/files/styles/utexas_image_style_340w_227h/public/2022-12/khalil.jpeg?itok=WQD4M_uv)
In Nov. 2023, junior design student Kahlil Davis attended an information session for Microsoft during the SDCT Career City Limits Speaker Series (CCL). This summer, he’ll be working as a design intern in Redmond, WA for the technology giant.
From “Cringey” Conversations to Connection: Networking with Patti DeNucci
![A group photo of UT Austin students posing with Patti DeNucci in front of the Kendra Scott Center sign](/sites/sdct/files/styles/utexas_image_style_340w_227h/public/2024-02/img_8017_resized.png?itok=sRrcyuXq)
Author and "Intentional Networker" Patti DeNucci led the workshop “Build Your Conversation and Networking Confidence with Patti DeNucci” for UT students on Feb. 5. DeNucci believes striking authentic and meaningful conversations — whether in a 30-minute interview or 30-second elevator ride — opens space for professional growth and personal fulfillment.