Explore Visual Arts
At Texas A&M UniversityStudents looking to pursue a career in visual arts will find a wide array of opportunities at Texas A&M University. From animation to video game design, virtual reality to virtual production, we offer the opportunity to explore the creation and development of the visual experience by learning the equal importance of art, technology, science and design.
Where Art and Technology Come Together
The Visualization program fosters artistic, scientific and technical abilities. Our curriculum encourages the development of new technologies and creative applications, and produces technical artists through interdisciplinary coursework. Students develop the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the field.
Undergraduate students explore areas including animation, game design and development, interactive design, visual computing and virtual production. Graduate students also explore user experience design, computer graphics, data visualization and virtual and augmented reality.
Our Ph.D. program in Visual Computing and Interactive Media complements these studies with an emphasis on human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence, digital twins and deep learning for visual computing.
Students can also develop an in-depth understanding of the visual and performing arts through the Performance and Visual Studies program, to include art history, cultural history and media studies. Interdisciplinary coursework and the college’s rich performance schedule provide a broad foundation of knowledge.
Undergraduate Degrees
Visualization
Bachelor of ScienceThe B.S. in Visualization integrates technical prowess with visual artistry. Students become technical artists through studio-based classes that integrate fine arts, three-dimensional design and digital technology. Focus areas include animation/visual effects; game design and development; and interactive design.
Performance and Visual Studies
Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts in Performance and Visual Studies equips students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the visual and performing arts, including art history, cultural history and media studies.
The biggest strength of Visualization is that it walks this middle road between the arts and science. We really worked on building up the humanities, the understanding of the critical theory and the history of what we’re doing. That skill in our students makes them really sought after in industry.
Graduate Degrees
The Master of Fine Arts in Visualization teaches students to visually communicate their ideas through digital and analog mediums. Our interdisciplinary curriculum encourages the development of new technologies and creative applications.
The Master of Science in Visualization develops the creative, scientific, cognitive and technical foundations of visual artistry. The program prepares students for careers as industry professionals and innovative leaders in design.
The Master of Arts in Performance Studies is built around a multifaceted understanding of performance. This program bridges scholarship and practice, ranging from applying qualitative research methods to transmitting knowledge through performance.
The Ph.D. program is a multidisciplinary initiative designed to facilitate advanced study in both theoretical and practical dimensions, addressing complex computational challenges in various forms of visual communication.
Wright Gallery
Wright Gallery showcases art exhibitions with featured work by invited guest artists, and an annual exhibit by students in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and the College of Architecture.
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Discover Everything Our College Has to Offer
Students interested in the art and science of dance can thrive at Texas A&M University. Our faculty don’t just teach students how to be great performers. We use anatomy, psychology, wellness, current research and safe dance practices to keep them dancing longer and healthier.
We offer a bold, one-of-a-kind experience in musical education. Our accomplished faculty helps students to discover their artistic voice while mastering the foundations of music. This is the place to transform your passion into powerful, original performance.
With an emphasis on devised theatre, our faculty members help students create original works and build broad expertise in the skills necessary to collaboratively develop and mount theatrical productions.
Technology is deeply rooted in our mission, giving our students a foundation in innovation and expertise in digital literacy. Computing methods are the building blocks that make this possible, and are used throughout all of our disciplines.
Through storytelling, communication, research and analysis, writing plays a significant role in the arts. Our students are equipped with the ability to analyze the history and cultural context of art, with critical assessment skills that will serve them in their careers.