The Charrette is an annual, intensive workshop for RIT College of Art and Design students in Foundation classes. Students have one week to create sculptural objects out of various materials based on a given theme. The designs are then showcased during a final reception — where select creations are also chosen for awards and inclusion in a curated exhibit in RIT's Bevier Gallery.

Watch a video about the Charrette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YETgDYXUoSE&t=14s