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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.

Four college students seated at a table smile and talk at a video game jam.

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.

Four dancers have their hands on the stage floor and their bodies and legs extended upward.

‘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."

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.

A yellow-and-black graphic with a sun-like image. Four guest speakers are pictured in black and white.

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.

Three college students wearing red outfits perform on a darkened stage.

Dance Science Students Craft All Aspects Of Fall Choreography Showcase

The Dance Science program debuted 13 dance compositions entirely produced by students during four performances in November. Six seniors crafted all aspects of the performances — including design, lighting, choreography and marketing — in Concert Choreography courses taught by Diane Bedford, clinical associate professor and section chair of Dance, Music and Theatre Performance.

A college student wearing a graduation cap and gown holds a plaque, while three professors wearing graduation gowns stand beside him.

Graduating Students Honored For Academic Achievements In Fall Recognition Ceremony

Graduating students in the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts were honored at a Dec. 11 recognition event at Geren Auditorium prior to their graduation ceremonies that followed on Dec. 12 and 13 at Reed Arena.

Five artists are lined up on a stage as they perform. Each has arms extended toward the person in front of them.

Applications Are Open For New Work Development Artist Residency In Fall Semester

The Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is seeking an artist for its New Work Development Artist Residency in the fall semester. Applications are due Jan. 16.