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New Ph.D. In Visual Computing And Interactive Media To Debut In Fall Semester

A doctorate in Visual Computing and Interactive Media will debut in the fall semester to complement the programs in Visualization. It is the first doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

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Viz Industry Fair Brings Networking Opportunities To Visualization Students

Visualization students can network with industry leaders by participating in the annual student-run Viz Industry Fair, hosted by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

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‘Perpetual Motion’ Performances To Showcase Choreography By Dance Students And Faculty

Works choreographed by Dance Science students and faculty will be featured during the 17th annual "Perpetual Motion" showcase Feb. 20-22.

Virtual Production Institute Honored For Education And Innovation With Advanced Imaging Society Award

The Virtual Production Institute at Texas A&M University was honored by the Advanced Imaging Society on Friday for advancement of virtual production education.

Experience The Arts At Aggieland Saturday With The College Of Performance, Visualization And Fine Arts

Aggieland Saturday — Texas A&M University’s largest open-house event — returns on Feb. 8, inviting prospective students and their families to explore everything Aggieland has to offer.

Four clips from 360-degree films are shown: an illustration of a girl looking at a house, with the words "I am not alone" shown; a man wearing a coat and hat; small lights in the shape of a baby; and the exterior of a house.

360-Degree Films Honored During Inaugural Field Of View Festival

The Institute for Applied Creativity recently showcased 360-degree films during its inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival. The festival featured 23 juried immersive films created with 360-degree video technology, along with nine invited films. The event was sponsored by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and Igloo Vision.

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Students Across The Country Will Head To Aggieland To Take Part In Chillennium Game Jam, Feb. 7-9

Chillennium, known as the world’s largest student-run collegiate game jam, returns Feb. 7-9 at the Hildebrand Equine Center on the Texas A&M University campus. Students from across the country will compete to create a fully functioning and playable video game based on a single prompt in just 48 hours.

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‘The Heartbeat: A Cultural Revival’ Celebrates Harlem Renaissance’s Impact Through Exhibition And Performances

An exhibition and series of dance performances honoring the Harlem Renaissance will be featured in “The Heartbeat: A Cultural Revival,” from Feb. 1-28 at the Parker-Astin in Downtown Bryan and at the Physical Education Activity Program Building. The free event was organized by Elijah Alhadji Gibson, associate program director and assistant professor in the Dance Science program in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

College students work on a set for short film powered by virtual production technology. A large LED screen is in the background, showing the interior of a house. A TV screen at the front right shows the actors in front of the background.

‘Fantastic To Work With’: Students Create Immersive Fairy Tale In Inaugural Virtual Production Course

The inaugural class in virtual production in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts featured a classic fairy tale re-created in an immersive world. Virtual production incorporates large LED walls that display computer-generated virtual environments. These digital environments are created using real-time game engines. The Virtual Production Institute, funded as a special item by the 88th Texas Legislature, was created in 2024 as part of the college, and a Virtual Production minor began in the fall semester.

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LASER Talks To Bring Interdisciplinary Discussions To Stark Galleries Starting Jan. 29

The Institute for Applied Creativity in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts will host a series of interdisciplinary discussions beginning Jan. 29 at noon at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the Memorial Student Center.