College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts

General Statement

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is the home of the visual and performing arts at Texas A&M University. The college offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in creative practices and to develop intellectual responsiveness to the problems, questions, and values that will confront them in their professions and as lifelong learners.

The faculty of the college includes artists, computer scientists, designers, historians, performers, creative technologists, and critical theorists. At the foundation of the college’s academic programs is an interdisciplinary approach to exploring where art, science, technology and theory combine through dance, music, theater, and visual art and design. 

Graduate degrees include the Master of Arts in Performance Studies, Master of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Fine Arts in Visualization, Master of Science in Visualization, and Doctor of Philosophy in Visual Computing and Interactive Media. A graduate certificate is offered in Film and Media Studies.

Adinku, Grace Uchechukwu, Senior Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Kwame Nkrumah University, 2013
MA, Texas A&M University, 2020

Akleman, Ergun, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1992

Andreassen, Mayet Maria, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, School of Animation and Visual Effects, Academy of Art University, 2006

Armstrong, Carisa L, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Case Western Reserve University, 2002

Ball, James R, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, New York University, 2012

Bedford, Diane C, Clinical Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, The Florida State University, 2010

Bergeron, Christine S, Clinical Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Florida State University, 1998

Bieber, Susanneh, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Freie Universitat Berlin, 2012

Bologan, Anatol, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas A&M University, 2018

Boone, Jessica, Visiting Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, The University of Utah, 2023

Boran, John David, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, The School of Visual Arts, New York, 2019

Bruner, Michael A, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Texas, Austin, 2021

Budzise-Weaver, Tina M, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MLS, University of North Texas, 2012

Bujnoch, Emily A, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas A&M University, 2022

Campbell, Matthew Alan, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The Ohio State University, 2019

Cardoso, Leonardo, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2013
MMU, The University of Texas at Austin, 2010

Cartwright, John T, Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, The Ohio State University, 2023

Chetty, Deepak, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Texas at Austin, 2015

Chin, Abby Williams, Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2023

Connor, William Klugh, Senior Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Royal Holloway University of London, 2012

Cook, Meg C, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas A&M University, 2019

Dexter, Rayna M, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Kent State University, 2009

Donkor, David A, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Northwestern University, 2008

Fan, Hongshuo, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The University of Manchester, 2022

Figueiredo, Virginia, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of California, LA, 2009
MMU, California State University, Fullerton, 2006

Finch, Krista S, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, 2000
MFA, Maryland Institute, College of Art, 2000

Gayk, Michael James, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Washington, 2001

Gibson, Elijah, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2013

Guerra, Merli V., Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, 2021

Hammonds, Hollis, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Cincinnati, 2001

Hatt, Nicholas, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
DMA, Florida State University, 2018

Hays, Rebecca, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MMU, University of North Texas, 2003
DMA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008

Holman, Anna, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2023

Honeycutt, Amanda Jill, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas A&M University Commerce, 2020

House, Donald H, Senior Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1984

House, Felice L, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011

Humphrey, Daniel, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Rochester, 2006

Imhoff-Jones, Sarah, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas Women's University, 1999
PHD, Pacifica Graduate Institution, 2021

Kattari, Kimberly A, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011

Kicklighter, Caleb L, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas A&M University, 2018

Kim, You-Jin, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Duke University, 2016
PHD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2024

Klein, Barbara, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas A&M University, 2019

Kumar, Suryansh, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Australian National University, 2019

LaFevers, Cory James, Senior Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Texas at Austin, 2018

Lee, Jong-in, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Simon Fraser University, 2024

Leiderman, Daniil M, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Princeton University, 2016

Li, Xin, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Stony Brook University, 2008

Mallory, Jason, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
DMA, University of Iowa, 2014

Marini, Francesca, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of California at Los Angeles, 2005

McConnell, George D, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Minnesota, 2011

McLaughlin, Timothy D, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MS, Texas A&M University, 1994

McNamara, Ann M, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Bristol, UK, 2000

Misemer, Sarah M, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Kansas, 2001

Morris, Jeffrey M, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of North Texas, 2007

Perez, Francisco, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Kentucky, 2018

Perry-Johnson, Everett, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, New York University, 2014

Poblete, Michael, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2022

Pugh, Rebecca, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2015

Rabbers, Carolyn Marie, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, 2020

Ralph-Nurhikim, Gulnigar, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, 2021

Ramadan, Hadeel M, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Virginia Tech, 2014

Regan, Martin P, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 2006

Rhim, Jimin, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, 2024

Rojas-Munoz, Edgar, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Purdue University, 2020

Roykovich, JR, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Rutgers University, 2014

SIMMS, MICHELLE, Lecturer
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011

Sachdeva, Riti, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of New Mexico, 2011

Schuld, Dawna L, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The University of Chicago, 2009

Scott, Andee, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Texas Woman's University, 2001

Seo, Jinsil, Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Simon Fraser University, 2011

Spalink, Angenette Marie, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Bowling Green State University, 2014

Spiers, Aurore, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Chicago, 2022

Starrett, Courtney, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Temple University, 2005

Sullivan, Patrick, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Rochester, 2022

Tao, Jian, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2008

Tong, Wai, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The Hong Kong University of Science & Techology, 2023

Uchacz, Tianna Helena, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Toronto, 2016

Vartan, Lynn, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, University of Southern California, 2004

Walsh, Michael M, Associate Professor of the Practice
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, University of Southern California, 2001

Weaver, Timothy, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MS, Texas A&M University, 2010

Wilborn, David F, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1994

Woodfin, Samuel, Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, Laguna College of Art and Design, 2018

Yadav, Dinesh, Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2018

Ziff, Stewart Edward, Instructional Associate Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
MFA, School of Visual Arts, 1995

Zika, Joel, Assistant Professor
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
PHD, Swinburne University, 2021