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Students stand in front of a life-sized multimedia Lamborghini Countach created by the Fabrication Studios
Students stand in front of a life-sized multimedia Lamborghini Countach created by the Fabrication Studios

Fabrication Studios

The Texas Performing Arts Fabrication Studios is a place where students can leverage their passion and creativity to make something amazing. Educators and practitioners empower students in fabrication practices for live performance, film, television, themed attractions, and art installations. We leverage traditional fabrication knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to develop and support the next generation of great artists.

Build With Us

TPA’s Fabrication Studios provides fabrication services with mentored, student-centered learning at the heart of every project. Build your dream project while empowering student employees with an education of a lifetime.

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Hollywood Backdrop Collection

Texas Performing Arts is home to the most extensive educational collection of Hollywood motion picture backdrops in the world.

Thanks to TPA supporters Susan and Robert Morse this unique collection is now available worldwide in an easy-to-use, mobile friendly website.

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Past Project: Ride the Synthwave

TPA’s Fabrication Studios lent a hand to the The School of Design and Creative Technologies for their Ride the Synthwave event. Check out a largescale UV blacklight art installation, an immersive projection experience, and a life-sized multimedia Lamborghini Countach featuring custom lighting, audio, and video—the collective work of students from different departments with the College of Fine Arts

Past Project: Students Build Mini Golf Course

Past Project: Students Build Raptor Suits in 13 Weeks