Academics
Earn your bachelor's or master's degree that will prepare you for success and advancement in fast-growing fields.
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Student Life
Active organizations, a close-knit community and professional development opportunities are all in store for SMD students.
Life at SMD
Student Work
Professional preparation is an important part of your SMD journey. Discover how students get ready for the working world.
Career ReadinessWe operate at the intersection of artistry and technology and prepare today's students to shape and design the way we will live tomorrow.
The School of Media and Design (SMD) at the University of the Incarnate Word is home to academic programs at the forefront of creative and tech industries, including 3D Animation and Game Design, Communication Arts, Fashion Management, Graphic Design and Interior Design. At SMD, students are supported, and their talent is cultivated by faculty who are experts and working professionals with deep ties in their industries. SMD students graduate fully prepared with the technical proficiency, elevated artistry and strong ethical foundation they need to enter and excel in the professional world.
Explore Our Programs
Undergraduate Programs
With eight unique degree programs, students can find the right program that will elevate their talents and help launch their careers.
Graduate Programs
Master’s degrees in Communication Arts or Game Development provide students with opportunities to open new professional pathways and advance their careers.
Continuing Education
The School of Media and Design also offers adult learners an opportunity to further hone their craft and sharpen their design skills.
School of Media and Design by the Numbers
News and Events
UIW Graphic Design Students Recognized at 2024 American Advertising Awards
On Friday, Feb. 28, the UIW School of Media and Design had much to celebrate as 23 of its Graphic Design students were recognized with awards and scholarships at the 2024 American Advertising Awards, hosted by AAF San Antonio. “The American Advertising Awards honor innovation, excellence and the bold ideas that shape our city’s advertising landscape. This year’s theme, Keep It SA, pays tribute to the vibrant culture and creative spirit that make San Antonio truly one of a kind” (adfedsa.org).
UIW Graphic Design Students Recognized at 2024 American Advertising Awards
UPGRADE 3D Animation and Game Design Summit
A conference for high school students interested in the game and film industries (and their teachers!)
Contact the School of Media and Design
Dean's Office: Administration Building 411
Office Phone: (210) 829-6091
Email: SchoolOfMediaAndDesign@uiwtx.edu