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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…

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…

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: 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: Maleah Miller, Visualization

Maleah Miller inherited a love of art through drawing, photography, sewing and crafting from her mother and grandmothers. That childhood interest is still in motion. The Ohio native studied studio art and English at Kenyon College. After graduation, she decided to pursue her master’s degree in Visualization at Texas A&M to study 3D modeling and animation software. She gravitated…

Faculty And Staff Honored For Contributions To College Of Performance, Visualization And Fine Arts

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts recently recognized 14 faculty and staff members for their contributions in teaching, service, innovation, teamwork and leadership. Faculty and staff were nominated by fellow members of the college, and winners were selected by the deans. Each honor came with a $2,000 award. Dean Tim McLaughlin acknowledged all faculty and staff…

Theatre Program Earns 11 Awards For Inaugural Production ‘SUPERHERO & SUPERHERO’

The new Theatre program in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts received several awards and recognition for its inaugural production “SUPERHERO & SUPERHERO,” a comedic play devised by the ensemble about heroism in the contemporary world. Two representatives from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6 attended opening night in November. The…

Students Explore Percussion In Solo And Ensemble Performances During ‘Omnia’ Concert

Students in percussion courses in the new Music Performance program recently presented “Omnia,” a showcase for the work they’ve learned in individual and ensemble courses this semester. With direction from Dr. Francisco Perez, instructional associate professor, the students performed a mix of solos and ensemble pieces, spanning modern and older works at the Black Box Theater in the…

Students Perform First Piano Recital In New Music Performance Program

Piano students in the Music Performance program presented their first recital on Dec. 9 in the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building. Andrea Edwards, acting program director, said students embraced the challenges and opportunities offered within the new program, and this chance to perform what they learned over the semester. “The result…

Wright Gallery Exhibition Examines Brutalist Architecture With Photography By Leonid Furmansky

An exhibition that explores architectural brutalism and the work of artist Leonid Furmansky continues through Jan. 16 at Wright Gallery in the Langford Architecture Center, Building A. A panel discussion will be held Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Geren Auditorium, followed by a reception at 7 p.m. in Wright Gallery. The exhibition is supported by the Academy…