Graduation Spotlight: Dominic Nguyen, Visualization
The Visualization program at Texas A&M gave Dominic Nguyen a path to explore his two passions of art and science.
Nguyen received his undergraduate degree in Visualization in May 2021, and is set to graduate Saturday with a Master of Fine Arts degree. Nguyen will also be honored as a distinguished student in the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Friday.
“I am very happy and honored to be recognized and selected for this award,” he said. “I hope to be one of the many symbols of success this program can be proud of. I believe this award should also recognize the stellar education that this school offers that I took advantage of, and honors all the faculty and students involved in propelling my growth and achievements.”
Nguyen said he was proud of many projects he participated in, including the animated short “Forsaken,” which was developed during the Summer Industry Course in 2023 and won the Best in Time Based Media award at Viz-a-GoGo-30.
“It was developed with my excellent and talented colleagues and wonderful mentors from DreamWorks Studios,” he said. “This project allowed me to fully embrace the vertical studio setting with cooperation from relevant industry mentorship.”
“I am excited to take this opportunity to pursue opened doors in both industry and academia,” he said. “I am confident as I apply the education I have absorbed here to my personal growth and craft throughout my future years, these opportunities will continue to grow.”
Nguyen said all of his professors had “an incredible impact” on his college experience. He credits Courtney Starrett, associate professor and graduate program director, and Sam Woodfin, instructional assistant professor, for helping to develop who he is as an artist and a professional.
“Courtney’s guidance helped motivate my body of work in my graduate career,” he said. “Sam has been a strong column of support throughout my seven-year college experience, and has helped build my understanding as an artist and teacher.”
Photo by Maleah Miller.
