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Student FAQ

Apply to TXI

TXI is Open to All Undergraduate & Graduate Majors

The Application Process

The TXI Application is divided into 3 sections. Let us walk you through them:

#1: Create an experience using the prompt: Who Are You?

We want to get to know you and what type of creator you are. This part of the submission is a creative experience that introduces you to us. Let us learn more about you.

  • What is your story? How do you invite us into your story?
  • What is its feeling? Does the project incite... Love? Excitement? Fear?
  • How can you share that emotion with us?

Create it however you want. Any media is fair game but it must be immersive.

Overall… consider how you create something that is…

  • Intimate. Make your experience personal. Evoke emotion.
  • Interactive. Your piece should offer us agency, and allow us to participate with your story.
  • Experiential. Challenge your submission to use the 5 senses! Consider the merging of physical and digital.

If you need inspiration, come by the TXI Lab or reach out to the TXI community!

  • Join our Discord server: TXI Discord
  • Ask away in the #apply-to-txi channel.

Digital Experience

These can be linked directly when you submit your application.

 

Physical Experience

If you create a physical project you can drop it off with Azalea Laredo, Program Manager of TXI. Just give her a heads-up at azalea.laredo@austin.utexas.edu.

 

#2: Video Interview 

Create a 2-3 min video of yourself answering the following questions.

  • State your name, major, and if you’re a graduate or undergraduate student.
  • What does "immersive" mean to you?
  • Why are you applying to Texas Immersive?
  • What makes you a great candidate to join the next Texas Immersive cohort?

 

#3 Submit Your Application!

Once you have your project, video, and resume you can click on the link below to:

Complete and submit your application!

 

Key Dates and Timeline

If you want to learn more about TXI, review past applications, or join us at one of our Open Lab x Demo Nights! (multiple dates available)

  • Early submission deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024 @ 5 PM
  • Late submission deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024 @ 5 PM

*Priority will be given to those who apply before the early submission deadline.

We will review all applications the week of December 9.

If accepted, you will be notified via email by Monday, December 16, the same day registration reopens.

You will have to register for the first required course: ADV 365 / PR 365 / ADV 391K Audience Development & Engagement

 

Please review our FAQ to understand what is required to be part of Texas Immersive. We look forward to your applications!

General Pathway 

(available to all students)

Semester 1 | Course 1 Audience Development & Engagement

Semester 2 | Course 2 Immersive Media Studio

Semester 3 | Course 3 Experimental Storytelling

Semester 4 | Course 4 Immersive Experience

Fast Track Pathway 

(available only for graduate students)

Option 1

Semester 1 | Course 1 Audience Development & Engagement and Course 2 Immersive Media Studio

Semester 2 | Course 3 Experimental Storytelling

Semester 3 | Course 4 Immersive Experience


Option 2

Semester 1 | Course 1 Audience Development & Engagement

Semester 2 | Course 2 Immersive Media Studio and Course 3 Experimental Storytelling

Semester 3 | Course 4 Immersive Experience