Events

FINAL PHASE

WMU Kinetic Imaging Bachelor of Science Capstone Exhibition 2026

Reception Date: 6-8 pm Friday, April 3, 2026
Time: Weekdays, during regular business hours (through April 16, 2026)
Location: WMU, 5th Floor, Resonant Gallery, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

About Final Phase

Please join us to celebrate the first graduating class of Western Michigan University’s Kinetic Imaging for their capstone exhibition at two locations in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Students from Animation, Game Art, and Video Art concentrations will share works that represent a deep dive into technology, material, world-building, storytelling, and sound-making. From video games, 3d sculpted characters, animated and experimental short films, and custom books, students will display works that represent their time in the program.

Artists:

August Bade

Jonah Beebe

Danny Boylan

Efedaniel Evwaraye

Jaylen Felder

Danya Ferrusquia

Kaylie Fortin

Charlotte Haydon

Sofia Huffman

Ava Jungblut

Kaleb Lentner

Avery McNew

Emeline Mcvay-Conat

Meaghan Miller

Martin Misischia

Jilliann Payseno

Ava Smith

Benjamin Taylor

Natalie Wiersema

About Kinetic Imaging

Western Michigan University's Kinetic Imaging program is a Bachelor of Science degree with tracks in animation, game art, and video art. The kinetic imaging core includes coursework in world building, character development, virtual production, augmented & virtual reality, creative coding, interactivity, 3D modeling, illustration, sonic art, experiential design, installation, and performance art.

Kinetic imaging prepares students for professional practice as multimedia artists by creating a multitude of contemporary approaches through a flexible curriculum. The program is a four-year course of study that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, experimentation, as well as the creative use and misuse of technology. At critical points in the curriculum, the KI program intersects with the Multimedia Art Technology (MAT) program in the School of Music. By studying media history, theory, technique, methodologies, and related technology, students will accumulate a wide range of experiences and skills applicable to a diverse set of artistic endeavors and media-focused careers