Who We Are

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Who We Are

Welcome to SDCT

The School of Design and Creative Technologies provides transformative educational experiences and opportunities that shape ambitious thinkers for a dynamic future. We are part of a top Tier One research university embedded in a vibrant creative community deep in the heart of Austin, Texas. Our industry-focused approach combined with research fuses design thinking with emerging technologies, so students are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Here, we value our students' diverse experiences and encourage them to push beyond where their creative boundaries stand today to make an impact on the generations of tomorrow.

We have two degree-granting programs: the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies and the Department of Design, as well as programming open to all UT students through the Center for Integrated Design.

"Our goal is to prepare students for the jobs of today and the future."

— Doreen Lorenzo, SDCT Assistant Dean

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SDCT's Top 10 | 2024-2025

A collage of ten photos representing highlights from the School of Design and Creative Technologies’ 2024–2025 year. Activities include a design thinking workshop with sticky notes, a crowded career fair, a speaker at a podium, a pixelated video game scene, a stage with neon text reading “A Dynamic Future,” students interacting with creative installations, a student presenting a design prototype.
May 14, 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

2023-2024 SDCT Top 10
May 21, 2024

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!

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Poster for In Flux senior design capstone exhibition at Future 23 showcase with exhibition in the background

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Each semester we host a variety of in-person and virtual events. View our full calendar for opportunities to get involved.

Master of Arts in Design focused on Health Class of 2023 graduates making the hook em hand sign outside the Kendra Scott Center

Join Our Alumni Network

Mentoring, portfolio reviews, and speaking engagements are all contributions that inspire our students to unlock their professional potential.

AET students in light-up costumes during Ride the Synthwave event in 2022, sponsored by Nelda Studios

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Help us equip the next generation of inspired thinkers, makers, and innovators ready to change the world. Let's design a better future together.

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Reach out to us with questions about our program, admissions, advising, or a campus visit to the Forty Acres.

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