The College of Fine Arts is adding 2 new undergraduate majors and 2 new minors to enhance educational opportunities for students at The University of Texas at Austin. Students will be able to enroll in these programs in the fall beginning Sept 1, 2016.
Bachelor of Science in Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET) is the first Bachelor of Science degree offered by the College of Fine Arts. In this interdisciplinary major, creative expression merges with technological innovation. AET foundational courses deliver creative coding fundamentals, an introduction to a wide range of creative production software, and a colloquium series of guest speakers. Students advance to projects-based coursework drawn from three emphasis areas: Music and Sound, Game and Mobile Media Applications (GAMMA), and New Performance Technologies. Students conclude their studies in a capstone experience or thesis project. For more information, please contact Chris Montes.
Bachelor of Arts in Design
The new B.A. in Design, which complements the existing B.F.A. in Design, will be an excellent choice for students who prefer the flexibility and breadth of a liberal arts degree or who are interested in pursuing a simultaneous major in a complementary area. The B.A. is also a more accommodating option for transfer students. For more information, please contact Elana Logsdon.
Minor in Arts Management and Administration
The new minor in Arts Management and Administration introduces students to careers in for-profit and nonprofit arts enterprises, helps them develop skills critical for arts managers across all disciplines and enables them to build career contacts through internship experience. The minor combines coursework from the College of Fine Arts and the McCombs School of Business. For more information, please contact Chris Montes.
Minor in Art History
The minor in Art History gives students interested in this field more flexibility to pursue art history studies as an interdisciplinary interest while completing majors in other fields. For more information, please contact Chris Montes.