Texas A&M Visualization Program

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

Edgar J. Rojas-Muñoz, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Texas A&M Visualization Program, is working to develop virtual reality education in high schools.

The program, titled VirtuHS, places high school students in developer and leadership roles to create VR projects that assist classroom needs, with guidance from Rojas-Muñoz and Texas A&M University students. The program is in partnership with Frisco ISD’s Career and Technical Education Center.

“I see a need for VR technologies to be applied into high school education,” he said. “The goal is to understand what it takes to create a pipeline in which VR can be incorporated into high schools in a self-sustainable way. Meaning that students should be able to advocate for themselves and target VR projects needed for their particular high school.”

Read more: tx.ag/VirtuHS

08/22/2026

Howdy and welcome back, Ags!

Thank you for spending time with us at today’s Howdy Week Art Party! 🎨

Maroon Steel performed in the courtyard of the Liberal Arts and Arts & Humanities Building, as did saxophone students Aidan Bosse and Joshua Mark.

Workshops were held across the building, including drawing led by Dmitri Koustov, senior lecturer in the Texas A&M Visualization Program; button making led by Tina Budzise-Weaver, associate professor in the Visualization program; perler beading led by John Abi-Najm, assistant director of academic services; and bracelet making led by the college's Student Council.

08/17/2026

🎉 Kick off the semester with the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts this Friday! 🎉

Join us on the first and second floors of the Liberal Arts & Arts and Humanities (LAAH) building for the Howdy Week Art Party, with workshops and events hosted by faculty, staff and students.

See the second slide for the full schedule.

08/16/2026

Rachel Hitt, who graduated Aug. 8 with a Bachelor of Science in the Texas A&M Visualization Program, was recognized as a distinguished student in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

Hitt will start working as a data imagery editor for Apple through Mindlance. She also plans to pursue opportunities in film, photography and creative media.

“What I’ll remember most about my time in Viz are the people, experiences and memories that shaped who I am today,” she said. “I found the confidence to lead, collaborate, take creative risks and tell stories that matter. As I begin this next chapter, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who helped me get here and excited to carry everything I’ve learned with me into whatever comes next.”

Photo by Kaleb Bryant.

08/15/2026

Lara Lawrence Soberanis, who graduated Aug. 8 with a Master of Science in the Texas A&M Visualization Program, was recognized as a distinguished student in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

Soberanis will continue studying Visualization and pursue the college’s Ph.D. in Visual Computing and Interactive Media.

“The Viz program has been a dream of mine, as someone who loves both art and science,” Soberanis said. “It has provided me with the ability to proudly use both skills across my work. I am so happy to see that opportunity shared between the students, faculty and staff, and I am always inspired by the innovative talent throughout the college.”

Photo courtesy of Soberanis.

08/04/2026

🎬 This year’s Summer Industry Course wrapped up today with a screening of the students’ virtual production films for friends and family. 🎬

Over the course of 10 weeks, Texas A&M Visualization Program students created three live-action short films on the Virtual Production Institute stage in the Langford Architecture Center, Building A.

Through collaborations with industry experts from Pixomondo Studios, Eyelinestudios and Sidefxhoudini, the students brought these stories to life. “Carpe Diem,” “Hairanoia” and “Nth Floor” featured themes of artificial intelligence, space exploration and personal discovery.

“To all of these wonderful students here, these films would not be made without your incredible hard work,” said Mayet Andreassen, instructional associate professor and instructor for the course. "I want to thank you for showing up. This class is not successful without the hard work that all of you put in.”

08/01/2026

Applications are now LIVE for the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2031!

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is ready to welcome the next generation of creative leaders to Aggieland.

Learn how to apply, plan a visit, explore our programs and more at pvfa.tamu.edu.