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School of Film and Animation
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August 7, 2023
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Discussing the new film, "Barbie"
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amy Adrion, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation.
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August 7, 2023
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RIT Undergraduate Research Symposium features student-led technology, art, and design solutions
More than 158 students presented research discoveries conducted over the past spring and summer at RIT’s 32nd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Aug. 3.
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June 27, 2023
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Game design course immerses students in Japanese video game industry
There was an extra two weeks of class for some RIT students who ended their semester with a trip to Japan. The trip was the culmination of a Japanese Game Industry course last spring, where students learned about the world’s third largest video game market.
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June 21, 2023
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2023 summer movie preview
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amy Adrion, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation.
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May 9, 2023
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Longtime faculty/staff to retire after noteworthy careers at RIT
Mary Barnard, Willie Osterman, Kim Sherman and David Walter are retiring from RIT with a combined 117 years of experience at the university.
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May 3, 2023
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Student researches motion capture technology through MAGIC Spell Studios
Payton Schleh ’23 (motion picture science) uses the latest motion capture technology and techniques to support projects across the College of Art and Design.
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April 29, 2023
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Imagine RIT festival proves the future is bright
Thousands of visitors at the 2023 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival got to see what’s on the horizon in the areas of technology, the arts, and design. Festivalgoers traversed RIT’s campus on Saturday, exploring more than 350 exhibits.
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April 21, 2023
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Using historic worlds to inspire creative writing
Associate Professor Trent Hergenrader has led two study abroad trips to Portugal in the past, but this year he wanted to try something different. In January, he and 22 students traveled to Spain as part of a unique creative writing course.
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April 19, 2023
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Rochester’s past, present and potential future involvement with the film industry
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amy Adrion, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, and Amanda Hughes, technology and studio manager in RIT's MAGIC Center.
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April 17, 2023
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MAGIC Spell Studios teams show off at national Game Developer’s Conference and PAX East
This year, in addition to MAGIC Spell Studios’ decade-long tradition of sending teams to the Game Developers Conference (GDC), it sent teams to PAX East for the first time.
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April 12, 2023
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Mari Jaye Blanchard receives Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching
When Mari Jaye Blanchard hits the rock climbing gym, she describes the environment as a community supporting each other as they pursue their personal goals.
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April 3, 2023
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Gabriel Isserlis of Tutti: Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Start-up
Medium features an interview with Gabriel Isserlis ’16 (film and animation), founder and CEO of Tutti.
