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Aggies Become Business Owners As Part Of Visualization Capstone Course

For the hardworking students in Texas A&M University’s visualization program, the opportunities are nearly limitless. Nobody knows that better than Kaitlyn Derheim and Anna Keller, who will graduate this week having already launched their own businesses. The two Aggie entrepreneurs brought their ideas to life as part of the visualization senior capstone course, a relatively recent addition to the program…

Graduation Spotlight: Emma Krilowicz, Visualization

Emma Krilowicz grew up with not only a passion for drawing, but also an equal appreciation for science and math. She figured engineering would be path to pursue in college to combine these interests. But the Plano native’s father was exploring the Texas A&M University website one day and stumbled upon a different idea. “‘There’s a really cool major called…

Graduation Spotlight: Karagan Weld, Dance Science

Friday will mark the end of one journey and the beginning of another for Karagan Weld. The senior dance science major will be honored as a distinguished student at a Friday afternoon ceremony for the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts at Geren Auditorium, then walk the Reed Arena stage to receive her diploma later that night. She’ll then…

New Minors For Fall Semester: Choreography, Dance Performance, Devised Theatre, Graphic Design, Music Technology, Studio Art

Six new minors have been added to the growing repertoire of Texas A&M University’s School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts as it approaches its second year. Choreography, dance performance, devised theatre, graphic design, music technology…

Graduation Spotlight: Sam Gay, Performance Studies

Sam Gay’s path at Texas A&M University began with math, but quickly shifted to performance studies as the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. “It was at that time that people were putting more focus on artists, and how in times of need or bad times that art is the thing that prevails and helps people through it,” said Gay, whose…

Photo Gallery: Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony

Eighty undergraduate students in dance science, performance studies and visualization earned their diplomas from Texas A&M University’s School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts on May 12 at Reed Arena. Fifteen graduate students from the school were honored the following day. Congratulations to all the spring semester graduates! Photos by Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M University…

Spring Graduates Honored At Recognition Ceremony

Graduating students in the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts were honored at a May 12 recognition event at Geren Auditorium, prior to the graduation ceremonies that night and May 13 at Reed Arena. A total of 95 students — 80 undergraduates and 15 graduates — from dance science, performance studies and visualization earned their…

High School Students Explore Dance Program And College Life With Summer Intensive

Aspiring dancers turned parts of the Texas A&M University campus into their own stage as they learned, trained and performed in the dance program’s 15th annual Collegiate Summer Dance Intensive. High school students from around the state stayed on campus for the June 4-10 event, participating in an accelerated curriculum that explored technique, performance and the integration of dance and…

Acclaimed Guitarist Piraí Vaca To Visit With Students During Tour Stop

Bolivian guitarist Piraí Vaca will speak to students at Texas A&M’s School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts on July 10, after making his Texas debut in a performance at Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan on July 8. The internationally acclaimed artist performs Bolivian music with influences…

‘Brushes and Beams’ Exhibition Showcases Light And Art

Dive into the mesmerizing world of light and its captivating role in art in “Brushes and Beams: An Evening of Light, Color & Creativity” at Forsyth Galleries in the Memorial Student Center. The free program and hands-on cyanotype activity is Tuesday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., and is targeted for…