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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 College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts as it approaches its second year. Choreography, dance performance, devised theatre, graphic design, music technology…

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 College 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…

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…

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…

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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,…

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…

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…

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 College 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…

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

Some of the brightest minds from Texas A&M University’s College 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…