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Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA
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April 29, 2021
Graduating photojournalism student embraces multimedia storytelling
Julia Popowych '21 described her RIT experience studying photojournalism as “amazing” due to an emphasis on storytelling using both still images and video.
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April 28, 2021
Photographer is a ‘kid in the candy store of life’
All David Spindel wants to do in life is create works of art that bring smiles to people’s faces. So, he turned that into a career.
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April 15, 2021
Renovation to RIT’s College of Art and Design is coming into focus
Renovation work inside RIT’s College of Art and Design—including key areas within the internationally recognized School of Photographic Arts and Sciences—is part of a five-year masterplan that has already begun to renovate, rejuvenate, and transform spaces to meet the growing demands for a college that serves as the university’s intersection of technology, art, and design.
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April 15, 2021
Professor earns RIT's Trustees Scholarship Award for industry-recognized photography
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences Professor Gregory Halpern received the honor for the impressive breadth of his scholarly and creative work.
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March 5, 2021
Creative Industry ‘Day’ a weeklong success for RIT students, alumni, talent seekers
RIT’s Creative Industry “Day” drew a wide range of talent seekers from companies such as Amazon, Forbes Media, and Microsoft last week, as the 16th annual event went virtual Feb. 22-26 this year due to the pandemic.
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March 1, 2021
Photojournalism capstone projects on view at RIT City Art Space
"RESILIENCE" — a showcase of documentary projects of 10 graduating students — will be on view March 4-14 and include a virtual opening reception.
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February 1, 2021
Students integral in bringing popular band's livestream to life
Film and photography students worked as camera operators and videographers as indie pop band MisterWives filmed a visual album in MAGIC Spell Studios. It's among the many examples of MAGIC providing professional-level experiences for students.
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January 22, 2021
Partnership provides internships at state's largest living history museum
Students Devin Hull and Sophie Walter are using their creativity to expand ongoing digital efforts of the Genesee Country Village & Museum.
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January 15, 2021
Tigers capture historic moments across the country
When demonstrations calling for police reform and racial equality occurred in cities across the country in 2020, alumni and faculty of RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences were there to capture the gripping moments through their camera lenses.
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December 17, 2020
Multi-million dollar photo renovation set for summer 2021 completion
The $3.5 million project includes state-of-the-art editing labs and major upgrades to the student lounge and photography equipment cage.
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November 16, 2020
Holiday animation special by alumnus set for Netflix premiere
"Alien Xmas," a 40-minute stop-motion animation special directed by Stephen Chiodo '76 (Professional Photographic Illustration), premieres Nov. 20 on Netflix.
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October 29, 2020
Students, community team up to change narratives around addiction
A one-credit workshop allowed RIT students to examine ways of sharing more accurate depictions of a complex topic. The class culminates in an exhibition that opens Nov. 5.