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Absurdist Comedy Sparks ‘Rhinoceros’ Collaboration With Blinn

The Texas A&M University performance studies program’s first theatrical production under the new School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is also its first collaboration with Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe. The two theater programs have joined forces to present “Rhinoceros,” written by Eugène Ionesco and translated by Derek Prouse. It is co-directed by Anne Quackenbush, Texas A&M lecturer, and Greg Wise,…

Texas A&M Graduate Casey Jensen Talks Virtual Reality, Offers Feedback On Students’ Projects

Casey Jensen, Texas A&M graduate and vice president of sales and marketing for Metaverse solutions company Rooom, visited students in two virtual reality classes (VIST 477 and VIZA 677) on April 6. Jensen discussed the technologies that Rooom provides, showcasing the versatility of 3D interactive experiences when used for businesses and marketing, especially in a post-COVID-19 and online-shopping-centered world. …

‘Perpetual Motion’ Dance Event Gets Bigger Stage, Includes Return Of 23-Minute ‘Sierra’ Piece

The Texas A&M dance program’s annual “Perpetual Motion” performance gets a big change of scenery this year as part of Venture, the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ weeklong celebration of student work from April 25-29. With Venture events in and around the Rudder Theatre Complex, “Perpetual Motion” moves into Rudder Auditorium for the first time, after previous…

‘Analogue’ Concert To Feature Students Playing Experimental Electronic Instruments

Breanna Loredo-Rayas had never encountered a haunted box prior to the beginning of the spring semester. Fast forward a few months and she’ll play it live at “Analogue Electronica” Tuesday at Rudder Theatre. The concert is part of Venture, the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ weeklong celebration of student work from April 25-29, and features students from the Electronic…

Music, Dance, Theater, Fashion, Art, Visualization: Venture Celebration Kicks Off Today

The inaugural celebration of creativity from students in the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts begins today. The sights and sounds of these talented artists will be on display at venues throughout the Rudder complex on the Texas A&M University campus, and the Liberal Arts and Arts & Humanities Building. Photo by Igor Kraguljac Photography. Venture Schedule…

Visualization Program Going ‘Back To The Future’ With 30th Annual Viz-a-GoGo

Some of the brightest minds from Texas A&M University’s School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts will take over the Rudder Theatre Complex this week, inviting the campus and community to witness creative works ranging from traditional sculpture and painting to video games and virtual reality. From April 26-28, A&M’s award-winning visualization program is celebrating…

Recyclable Materials Turn Into Fashion At ‘Waste Wear Wearable Arts Runway Show’

Fashion made from recyclable materials will hit the runway in a performance studies event that is part of Venture, the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ showcase of student work, which continues through Saturday. The Waste Wear Wearable Arts Runway Show is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Rudder Forum. It comes from the Dress in World Culture course, taught…

Instructional Associate Professor Rayna Dexter Earns Award For Open Educational Resources Efforts

The first day of each semester comes with a big sigh of relief for students in Rayna Dexter’s classes. That’s when they hear that the significant cost of books has been eliminated for the class, thanks to Dexter’s advocacy of open educational resources. “They love it — every time,” Dexter said. “They say thank you. I get…

Student Creativity And Humor Take Center Stage At Viz-a-GoGo

A chameleon burglar, a plush dragon coming to life and a detective in the shape of a golf ball were among the stars of Viz-a-GoGo Thursday night at Rudder Theatre. The 30th edition of the display of creative works by visualization undergraduate and graduate students brought in a large and appreciative crowd. The student-run event featured…

LIVE Lab Explores New Horizons In Game-Based Education

Looking at the beautifully rendered sci-fi landscape of “Variant: Limits” — with its high cliffs, colorful plant life and intricately designed buildings — it’s hard to believe this game was created to teach calculus. For the team members at Texas A&M University’s LIVE Lab, that impression means they’ve done their job right. Short for Learning Interactive Visualization Experience Lab,…