The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 52,384 students as of Fall 2022, it is also the largest institution in the system. Founded in 1883, UT Austin is considered a Public Ivy. The university is a major center for academic research, with research expenditures totaling $679.8 million for fiscal year 2018. It joined the Association of American Universities in 1929. The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, including the LBJ Presidential Library and the Blanton Museum of Art, and operates various auxiliary research facilities, such as the J. J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory.
The School of Design and Creative Technologies at The University of Texas at Austin is a dynamic hub where design thinking, technology, and creative problem-solving converge. It focuses on equipping students with essential skills for the rapidly evolving digital landscape, emphasizing human-centered design, emerging technologies, and creative expression. The school includes the Departments of Design and Arts and Entertainment Technologies, offering undergraduate degrees like the BS in Arts and Entertainment Technologies and BA/BFA in Design, plus graduate MFA and MA programs. The curriculum prioritizes hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and applying knowledge to real-world challenges, supported by excellent facilities and industry connections.
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