Projection Mapping students joined Professor Andrew F. Scott at Reunion Arena Park on Monday for a viewing of the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Student Success

At the Bass School, success is about more than grades — it’s about exploration, growth, and discovering what inspires you.

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Gain Real-World Experience at the Bass School

Students find a community where they can collaborate, perform, and explore new ideas — in classrooms, on stage, in the studio, and through internships, exhibitions, and study abroad. Hands-on experiences connect what they learn to the world beyond campus.

“Through access to cutting-edge facilities, collaborative projects, and guidance from mentors who are leaders in their fields, I am gaining the skills and insights I need to foster a career that not only develops my creative abilities but also enables me to have a positive impact on society.”

Kristen Duong | Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication: Creative Practice | MFA’27

Defining Success, Your Way

Every path to success looks different — and at the Bass School, you’ll find the support, creativity, and community to shape your own. Wherever your goals lead, we’ll help you get there. And if you’re ever struggling or unsure where to turn, our Student Support page can guide you to the right resources.

Student Support

From Classroom-to-Career Opportunities

From collaborating with leading creative professionals in Dallas to presenting original research or performing across the globe, Bass School students are immersed in opportunities that prepare them for meaningful careers in the arts, humanities, and technology. Located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing creative and technology regions, the Bass School connects students with opportunities to engage, learn, and collaborate beyond the classroom.

For instance, Animation & Games MFA student Tori Oliva offered a behind-the-scenes look at the Tech Arts Meetup — an event that connects UT Dallas students with animation professionals across the region. It’s just one of many examples of how our students gain access to experiences only possible here.

Global Classroom Experiences

Virtual Exchange (VE) / Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects graduate students with peers in another country to collaborate on assignments as part of an international team. These projects provide our graduate students with experience in global communication, intercultural teamwork, and creative problem solving. Through synchronous and asynchronous meetings, students exchange ideas, share perspectives, and work together to complete joint projects evaluated by their respective professors.

Through recent collaborations with universities in Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, and the Netherlands, Bass School students have gained fresh perspectives on their fields, learned to navigate cultural differences in collaboration, and built confidence working across languages, time zones, and artistic traditions — all while forming professional relationships that extend beyond the classroom.