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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.

Master of Fine Arts in Design Info Session

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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.

Graphic with bold black text reading “Networking 101:” above the subtitle “A Graduate Workshop” and the smaller tagline “Presented by COFA Career Services.” The main title is emphasized with a gold-orange underline.

Networking 101: For Design M.A. & M.F.A. Students

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Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Room 1.112

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.

Graphic with bold black text reading “Networking 101:” above the subtitle “An Undergraduate Workshop” and the smaller tagline “Presented by COFA Career Services.” The main title is highlighted with an orange underline for emphasis.

Networking 101: For AET & Design Undergraduate Students

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Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Room 1.112

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.

Poster for UT Visual Arts Center’s Pecha Kucha 40 event. A black-and-white longhorn stands in front of large orange block numbers “40,” with the words “pecha” and “kucha” entwined in its horns. The longhorn wears a noseband labeled “DEVO.” Featured names are listed on both sides of the poster, and the design is credited to Pentagram with a photo by Randall Ford.

PechaKucha Austin 40 at the VAC

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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.

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.

Master of Fine Arts in Design Info Session

Event Status
Scheduled
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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.

Digital flyer for Hundred Points: Studio Talks at the Visual Arts Center. The background features abstract peach-colored shapes over a lime green canvas. Text reads: “Thu Oct 30 — HUNDRED POINTS — Austin, São Paulo, Cairo, Helsinki — VISUAL ARTS CENTER STUDIO TALKS.” Featuring: Werklig (Helsinki), 40 Mustaqel (Cairo), Alles Blau (São Paulo), Ahmad Hammoud (Cairo / Berlin). Info: Free. Open to all. Visual Arts Center. Thursday Oct 30th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Logos and Instagram handles: @visualartscenter, @hundr

Hundred Points: Studio Talks

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ART Building, Room 1.102

Held in conjunction with the exhibition Hundred Points: Graphic Design from Austin, São Paulo, Cairo, and Helsinki, Studio Talks brings together four international design studios for a series of conversations and presentations on the current landscape and future of global graphic design.

Collage of vintage concert posters from the Armadillo World Headquarters era in Austin, Texas. The posters feature hand-drawn illustrations and stylized typography advertising performances by musicians such as Freddie King, Dr. John, Devo, Ravi Shankar, Little Feat, the Flying Burrito Bros, the Pointer Sisters, and more. Designs vary in color and style, showcasing a psychedelic and Western aesthetic.

The New Armadillo Art Squad: Reimagining Austin's Creative Legacy

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Presentation from Armadillo World Headquarters Brand Squad: The Armadillo World Headquarters wasn't just a stage; it was the epicenter of a cultural revolution in Austin, visually defined by its legendary "Art Squad." Their iconic posters and surreal artwork captured a unique moment in time. But what if that squad existed today?

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.

Design and AET Portfolio Basics Workshop

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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.

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?”

Dropcaps: A Talk About Creative Collaboration, Witty Wordsmithery, and Algebraic Alchemy

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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.

A woman in a blue striped dress speaks with a man in front of an exhibition display titled "Garments as Healing Spaces." The exhibit features white sensory garments designed for emotional regulation and panels explaining the concept of clothing as personal architecture for mental and emotional care.

Master of Fine Arts in Design Info Session

Event Status
Scheduled
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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.

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