Visualization
Innovation has been a consistent theme throughout Tim McLaughlin’s career, both in higher education and the visual effects industry. The Longview native’s degrees at Texas A&M University helped to take him to Industrial Light & Magic, where he played a major role in how digital creatures look and move in films including “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” “Mars Attacks!” and “Jumanji,” along with a prototype project for “Avatar.”
Three Visualization students created graphic designs that were featured at South By Southwest in Austin, as part of Texas A&M University’s presence at the Fast Company Grill March 8-10.
Texas A&M University has been named one of Fast Company magazine’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025, joining business icons including Nvidia, YouTube and EA Sports.
Artist Mark Chen will discuss his work on the closing day of his exhibition that explores landscapes and galaxies at Wright Gallery in the Langford Architecture Center, Building A. The artist talk is March 6 at 3:30 p.m., followed by a closing reception.
The Institute for Applied Creativity in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts held its first LASER Talk Jan. 29 at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the Memorial Student Center.
A doctorate in Visual Computing and Interactive Media will debut in the fall semester to complement the programs in Visualization. It is the first doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.
Visualization students can network with industry leaders by participating in the annual student-run Viz Industry Fair, hosted by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.
The Virtual Production Institute at Texas A&M University was honored by the Advanced Imaging Society on Friday for advancement of virtual production education.
Aggieland Saturday — Texas A&M University’s largest open-house event — returns on Feb. 8, inviting prospective students and their families to explore everything Aggieland has to offer.
The Institute for Applied Creativity recently showcased 360-degree films during its inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival. The festival featured 23 juried immersive films created with 360-degree video technology, along with nine invited films. The event was sponsored by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and Igloo Vision.