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Graduation Spotlight: Annie Rabel, Dance Science

Annie Rabel took her first ballet class when she was just 2 years old. That led to a 20-year love of dance that will now result in a Dance Science degree at Texas A&M. Rabel is set to graduate Dec. 12 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and will also be honored as a distinguished student in the…

Graduation Spotlight: Aayushi Rahul Gandhi, Visualization

Aayushi Rahul Gandhi came to Texas A&M University to follow her passion for blending creativity with technology. The Kolhapur, India, native received her undergraduate degree in computer engineering from the Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology. She admired the Visualization program’s interdisciplinary approach, and chose to pursue her master’s degree here. With an emphasis on 3D modeling, texturing, rendering and…

Graduation Spotlight: Andersen Wood, Visualization

Once Andersen Wood arrived at Texas A&M, he said he had one mission: get involved and try as many things as possible. The Grapevine native did just that, and participated in an abundance of events and projects in the Visualization program in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. Wood’s initial interest in the program was sparked…

Institute For Applied Creativity’s ‘Field Of View’ Festival Celebrates Immersive 360-Degree Films From 12 Countries

The Institute for Applied Creativity is showcasing 360-degree films during its inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival on Dec. 2-7. The festival features 23 juried immersive films, created with 360-degree video technology, from 12 countries, along with nine invited films, sponsored by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and Igloo Vision. The films…

Visualization Students’ Works To Take Center Stage During Fall Show

The annual Viz Fall Show will showcase about 400 creative and immersive works by undergraduate and graduate students in the Visualization program on Tuesday at the Langford Architecture Center, Buildings B and C. Jill Honeycutt, instructional associate professor and senior associate program director in the Visualization program, said the event provides a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the “exceptional…

Master of Arts in Performance Studies: Comprehensive Examination Track

Comprehensive Examination Track Guidelines I. DESCRIPTION The Comprehensive Examination is ideal for students who want to engage with a broad range of topics related to Performance Studies. Unlike regular final examinations, the Comprehensive Examination is not linked to any particular course but rather tests knowledge across courses. In that way, it certifies that students have achieved a core level of…

Master of Arts in Performance Studies: Performance and Portfolio Track

Performance and Portfolio Track Guidelines I. DESCRIPTIONThe Performance and Portfolio Track offers a unique opportunity for students who want to combineperformance and analysis in a single final research project. Suitable performances include, but are notlimited to: Theatre Performance art Dance Music composition Audiovisual installation Curated exhibition Film Music video Multimedia/intermedia Soundtrack Online platform Body art Action poetry The Performance…

Master of Arts in Performance Studies: Thesis Track

Thesis Track Guidelines I. DESCRIPTION The Thesis Track is the most writing-intensive of the three available tracks. A master’s thesis is similar to a doctoral dissertation, but it is generally shorter and more narrowly focused. For that reason, this track is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing further research in a doctoral program. A thesis gives students the valuable…

Viz students nominated for top animation industry awards

Jon Reisch ’02, and Jose Luis “Weecho” Velasquez ‘10, were nominated for awards by the Visual Effects Society for their work on "Luca," and "Encanto," respectively.

Theatre Program Celebrates Successful Inaugural Production ‘SUPERHERO & SUPERHERO’

Texas A&M students explored heroism in a contemporary world in “SUPERHERO & SUPERHERO,” the inaugural production by the new Theatre program in the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. The three sold-out shows were held in the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building Nov. 7-9. The comedic play was…