Academics
The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is the home of the visual and performing arts at Texas A&M University. At the foundation of the school’s academic programs is an interdisciplinary approach to exploring where art, science, technology and theory combine through dance, music, theatre, and visual art and design.
Academic Programs
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Undergraduate Programs
Learn more about Dance Science, Music Performance, Performance and Visual Studies, Theatre, Visualization and all the minors that are offered.
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Graduate Programs
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Performance Studies, Master of Fine Arts in Visualization and Master of Science in Visualization.
Explore Our Disciplines
Choose one of our disciplines to focus your creative energies.
Dance Science
Dance Science
The Dance Science program educates students in the art and science of dance. We offer a personalized approach to dance training through hands-on, field-based experiences including technical production, dance science research and Pilates.
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Music Performance
Music Performance
The Music Performance program offers a comprehensive grounding in music, while emphasizing the intersections of music with other art forms such as dance, theatre, game design and the visual arts.
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Performance and Visual Studies
Performance and Visual Studies
Performance and Visual Studies is interested in what performance reveals about human experience and culture. Our program is distinctive in its integration of music, film, and theatre, but we also explore other cultural expressions, from religious events to sports and games.
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Theatre
Theatre
With a focus on making new and original works, the Theatre program allows students to combine courses in performance, production and arts administration. Students will build new creations ready for public performance, guided by skilled artists.
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Visualization
Visualization
Our Visualization programs produce leaders in fields where art and science merge. Marked for its experimental and precise approach to design, our curriculum produces technical artists through cross-disciplinary coursework.
Explore VisualizationPlanning for Success
The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is committed to providing opportunities that are enriching, transformative and accessible. Our financial and academic resources are designed to make the journey to graduation easier — and more rewarding.
By the Numbers
5
undergraduate majors
3
graduate programs
11
undergraduate minors