News
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June 28, 2024
Students, colleagues remember photography faculty David Turner
David Turner, who began teaching in RIT's School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, died June 18 at the age of 64. Former students and colleagues paid tribute with stories of his generosity, creative abilities, mentorship, and friendship.
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June 27, 2024
Fab Lab’s classic car project drives 3D scanning exploration
Vintage meets modern as the College of Art and Design’s Fab Lab revs up its innovative spirit with 3D scanning research involving a 1978 MG Midget. Fab Lab manager Tiree Walker ’21 (industrial design) is leading the project, which is easily pinpointing areas in need of modification or repair.
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June 17, 2024
Meet Justice Marbury, 19th Ward reporter who's making it a point to seek out your ideas
The Democrat and Chronicle introduces Justice Marbury '22 (photojournalism) in her new role as Rochester's 19th Ward community reporter.
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June 17, 2024
More than meets the eye
City chronicles the journey of Nick Brandreth '08, photographic facilities coordinator in the College of Art and Design, from an intern to a full-time role at the George Eastman Museum and his multifaceted artistic endeavors in photography and filmmaking.
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June 12, 2024
Students blend art, technology in Interactive Music Video Experiences class
Interdisciplinary teams of students applied their ingenuity and technological sensibilities in collaboration with local professional musicians to create interactive experiences.
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June 10, 2024
Ride the lighting
City talks to Clay Patrick McBride, senior lecturer in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about photographing celebrities, teaching at RIT, and his philosophy on photography and life.
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June 5, 2024
Rochester Has A Strong Cocktail Bar Scene—And A Festival Promoting It
Forbes talks to Chuck Cerankosky ’03 and David Kaplan ’04 about the Rochester Cocktail Revival and its impact on the Rochester bar scene.
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June 5, 2024
Illustration students enrich campus, city locations with vibrant murals
From concept to canvas, RIT students collaborate to bring art to life in the form of engaging murals across Rochester.
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June 3, 2024
Recent glass graduate continues RIT trend of Windgate-Lamar Fellowship recipients
Spider Martins ’24 (studio arts BFA - glass option) is a Windgate-Lamar Fellowship nominee for their work incorporating themes of personal identity and challenging the notion of what constitutes “high craft.”
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May 15, 2024
RIT and Synapse VP launch immersive LA program training the next generation in cutting-edge virtual production techniques
RIT is offering a groundbreaking partnership with Synapse Virtual Production (Synapse VP) to deliver an exclusive in-person Virtual Production (VP) immersion course in Los Angeles through RIT Certified.
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May 13, 2024
Ceramics and Illustration graduate Emma Herz Thakur travels to France as a Fulbright awardee
Emma Herz Thakur ’24 feels fortunate that at RIT she met people who have won major grants, had their work featured in museums, and are connected with scholars from around the world. Now, she is one of them.
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May 10, 2024
Serendipity and creativity: Destined for RIT
A friendship that started during RIT's Pre-College Portfolio Prep Workshop led to Jackie Drozd ’24 (illustration and graphic design) and Bari Hayden ’24 (graphic design) becoming great friends and roommates all four years at RIT.