Events

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Graphic promoting an event titled "Dropcaps," presented by Jessie Contour and Kelcey Gray. The orange background features pixelated drop cap designs, medieval-style illustrated figures pointing toward the event title, and the tagline: “A talk about creative collaboration, witty wordsmithery, and algebraic alchemy.” A red callout box reads, “Did we mention there’s a contest with prizes?”
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Scheduled
The Foundry, 510 East 23rd Street Austin, TX 78712 (Located in the Fine Arts Library)

Join AET’s Jessie Contour and Design’s Kelcey Gray in The Foundry as they share insights from creating their new mobile game, Dropcaps. Expect conversation on prototyping, branding, quirky design challenges, and the creative process behind bringing a game to life.

Graphic reads “Industry Relations Presents All-SDCT Portfolio Workshop” with a bold orange underline. Smaller text underneath reads “Open to all undergraduate and graduate SDCT students.” The logo for The University of Texas at Austin School of Design and Creative Technologies appears in the bottom right corner.
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Scheduled
Doty Fine Arts (DFA) Building, room 4.106

This workshop is designed to cover the basics of creating a portfolio, whether you are in design or AET. Learn the different kinds of platforms available to use, what content creates a strong portfolio, how to best update and revise your portfolio, and more! Presented by Industry Relations.

A woman stands in front of an exhibition titled "Garments as Healing Spaces," gesturing as she speaks. Behind her, white sensory garments for emotional regulation are displayed on a wall alongside descriptive text panels and photos illustrating their use.
Event Status
Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.

Audience seated in a darkened auditorium watching a PechaKucha presentation projected on screen, with speakers silhouetted against the stage lighting.
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Scheduled
Visual Arts Center, 2301 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

Enjoy an evening of rapid-fire storytelling as ten creatives share six-minute talks paired with 20 timed slides. Featured presenters include AET faculty member Karen Maness and Design alumna Lauren Dickens, alongside artists, designers, and performers at the Visual Arts Center. Doors open at 7:00pm.

Graphic reads ‘Industry Relations Presents: Undergraduate Networking Workshop – Design and AET’ in bold black and gold type. The School of Design and Creative Technologies logo appears in the lower-right corner.
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Scheduled
Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Room 1.112

A workshop for undergraduate students to practice and explore networking strategies in the creative industries. Presented by Industry Relations.

Graphic reads ‘Industry Relations Presents: Graduate Networking Workshop’ in bold black and gold type. The School of Design and Creative Technologies logo appears in the lower-right corner.
Event Status
Scheduled
Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Room 1.112

A workshop for graduate-level students to practice and explore networking strategies in the creative industries. Presented by Industry Relations.

A group of people stand in a gallery space listening to a woman speak near large windows. The exhibition, titled "Garments as Healing Spaces," features text panels, sensory garments, and clothing installations focused on emotional regulation and care.
Event Status
Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.

A speaker presents to a seated audience in front of a bright red installation titled “Objects of Empathy,” featuring chairs, tables, and household items mounted to the wall. The exhibit is part of a design showcase exploring empathy through everyday objects.
Event Status
Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.

Two attendees talk during an MFA info session, standing in front of a wall filled with colorful graphic design tiles. The interaction takes place in a well-lit gallery space with other guests exploring the exhibition in the background.
Event Status
Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.

Two attendees chat in front of a pink wall display featuring colorful mirrors and floating books. One gestures with her hand while holding a notebook, and the other smiles while holding a brightly designed card.
Event Status
Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.