The Spring 2026 application to the Texas Creative sequence opens on Monday, March 9th at 9AM. Students can scan a QR code on display screens in the DMA and CMA buildings to access the application. Apps are DUE by 5:30PM on Friday, March 27th.
Screening
Kick off your 2025 SXSW adventures by joining RTF at AFS Cinema at a FREE public screening of some of this past year's best student films.
Lecture
Heard of UTNY but want to know more? This is everything you need to start exploring for a career-boosting semester or summer in New York!
Guest Speaker
The Animation Celebration is a playful symposium in its 3rd year. Guest speakers from industry join faculty of practice and study in a thoughtful conversation on the art, business and science of animation. Events include lectures, panels, an exhibition of student work and an evening screening (with commentary) on selected animated shorts (the Cartoon Cavalcade). Food and refreshments provided.
Guest Speaker
Greg Christensen is Executive Creative Director of the Uptown Agency in Dallas, and a creative vet of the ad industry with over 25 years of experience. He also hosts and produces the industry podcast Let’s Bring It In, where he interviews leaders of in-house creative teams.




