About ATEC
Think with technology to transform what is known into what is possible
The School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) at UT Dallas engages artists, designers, scientists, researchers, and reflective practitioners across multiple disciplines in collaborative activities to create new knowledge, explore the expressive possibilities, and assess the cultural impact of emerging technologies.
Students, faculty, and researchers collaborate on Intentional Future-Making through the creation of new cultural forms, the design of new technological experiences, the production of new knowledge, and the transformation of the culture industries.
Founded in 2015, ATEC enrolls more than 1,800 students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs.

Dean's Vision
A message from ATEC Dean Anne Balsamo

Student Life and Diversity
Comets can always find someone who shares the same interests

Degrees
Requirements and Admissions

Facilities and Workspaces
The Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building

Living in Dallas, TX
Say YES to Dallas, y’all