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Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication

Investigate emerging technologies, art and design to identify opportunities for design innovation.

Program Highlights

Students who study Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) focus on the exploration of art and design. They learn to develop individual perspectives, investigate emerging technologies, and identify opportunities for design innovation. The Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in ATEC merge computer science and engineering with creative arts and humanities to create technological experiences that shape our living.

Undergraduates studying the BA in ATEC focus on the foundations of computer animation, game studies, UX/UI design, motion graphics, digital fabrication, and media histories. They can select concentrations in, Emerging Media Arts (EMA), Animation & Games (A&G), or Critical Media Studies (CMS), or continue the generalist degree plan exploring all that ATEC offers.

The UT Dallas undergraduate catalog lists the courses for the BA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication.

Faculty

Troy Griffin

Troy Griffin

Assistant professor of instruction

Professor Griffin’s expertise lies in animation and visual effect productions, focused on 3D layout, camerawork, lighting and stereoscopic imagery. Throughout his career, Griffin has built an impressive portfolio of work, including animated feature films for Disney and Pixar.


Professional Paths

Students who study Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) focus on the exploration of art and design. They learn to develop individual perspectives, investigate emerging technologies, and identify opportunities for design innovation. The Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in ATEC merge computer science and engineering with creative arts and humanities to create technological experiences that shape our living.

Possible Careers

  • 3D artist
  • animator
  • art director
  • concept artist
  • content creator
  • environment artist
  • game developer
  • grant writer
  • graphic designer
  • illustrator
  • journalist
  • project manager
  • social justice advocate
  • social media specialist
  • UX designer
  • VFX artist

Next Steps

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