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Amplify: 2026 AET Student Showcase, Thursday, April 9th, Doty Fine Arts Library, 6PM to 9:30PM, hosted by the University of Texas at Austin Arts and Entertainment Technologies, College of Fine Arts.

Amplify

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Doty Fine Arts (DFA) Building

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.

A projected performance of Franck Vigaroux promoting an upcoming immersive concert experience. Presented by AET and Dadageek.

Franck Vigroux and Antoine Schmitt — ATOTAL

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B. Iden Payne Theatre, 300 East 23rd Street Austin, TX 78712

Join us for an immersive audiovisual concert experience featuring internationally acclaimed composer and multidisciplinary artist Franck Vigroux.

Black and white graphic poster for “Audio Pixel Collider” featuring the band Urban Heat. A hypnotic spiral design radiates from the center, surrounded by musical and tech equipment like amps, mics, screens, and an armadillo. Event details read: Nov 20th · 7PM · Payne Theater. Text at the bottom says “Where Music & Art Collide.”

Audio Pixel Collider 2025

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B. Iden Payne Theatre, 300 East 23rd Street Austin, TX 78712

Presented by the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET)

Join us for Audio Pixel Collider, an immersive evening of live music, vibrant visuals, and cutting-edge lighting design, all created by our talented AET students!

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.

Bright blue digital grid background with glitch-style white lines. Centered bold text reads “REALTIME AI VIDEO in TOUCHDESIGNER” in pixel-style type on a white rectangle. Above, smaller text reads “AET://dadageek.//Daydream present”.

Realtime AI Video in TouchDesigner Workshop

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The Lab for Immersive Media, Doty Fine Arts (DFA) Building 4.126

Discover real-time AI video creation in TouchDesigner with StreamDiffusion. Presented by The Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies, dadageek, and Daydream.

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.

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.

Promotional graphic for an event titled “An Evening with Hollywood Producer Debra Martin Chase,” hosted by The Buckman Center and the School of Design and Creative Technologies. Text highlights her work on The Princess Diaries, Cinderella, and The Equalizer, with the tagline “Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies.” The image features Debra Martin Chase smiling in a tan leather blazer. Event details note: Monday, Sept. 29th · Doors 6:30 PM · Start Time 7 PM · WCP 1.402.

An Evening with Hollywood Producer Debra Martin Chase

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William C. Powers Student Activity Center, Room 1.402

An evening exploring how Debra Martin Chase has navigated — and transformed — the worlds of Hollywood and Broadway. As the producer behind beloved and culturally iconic films including The Princess Diaries, Cinderella, and The Equalizer franchise, as well as Pulitzer Prize–winning theatre, Chase has built a career that merges commercial success with social impact.

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