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
Important
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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Get a behind-the-scenes look at our program and creative spaces in Austin.
Creativity at Work
Graphic design, immersive media, digital technologies, and more.
Tuition & Funding
Find out more about investing in your future through an education at UT.
Upcoming Events
The Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET) is taking on a bold new journey in this year’s showcase — Amplify. Join us as we turn up the volume on creativity, innovation, and impact, elevating student work beyond the classroom and into an unforgettable experience for all.
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
Design Graduate Students Transform Capstone Into Funded, Award-Winning Health Innovation
A student capstone becomes Compreva, a funded wearable for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patients—earning $30K and top honors from Texas Health Catalyst.
UT Students Keep the History of Print Alive Through Summer Residency
UT Design students breathe new life into historic wood type through a fast-paced summer residency focused on letterpress experimentation and production.
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.