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School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

When walking into the workplace, one might assume that the staff would be as diverse as the local community it’s in. Chris Wairegi, a cinematographer based in Brooklyn, N.Y., found that this isn’t the case in the film industry.

RIT's MFA in photography and related media's commitment to sustainable practices includes a "photographic garden" containing plants that students and faculty can use for various photographic processes.

The exhibit, located in the RIT Archives Photo Alumni Gallery, showcases Toni Pepe’s journey as a photography educator and artist, exploring themes of women in society and motherhood. The project fosters connections between alumni and RIT through curated exhibits and oral histories.

Six faculty are featured in an exhibition in Venice that showcases the College of Art and Design's breadth of creative disciplines through the unification of sculpture, film, photography, and industrial design. 

Hundreds gathered in front of RIT’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) at sunset to capture the latest Big Shot image on Sept. 20.

RIT’s annual Big Shot is returning for its 36th event on Friday, Sept. 20. The Rochester community is invited to shine a light on RIT’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED), the university’s newest facility housing makerspaces, performing arts areas, and high-tech classrooms.

The duty of a photojournalist is to document current events as they unfold and act as the “eyes of history,” according to Evan Vucci. That belief helped Vucci keep his focus when he ran toward the danger on July 13 to photograph former President Donald Trump moments after a failed assassination attempt.

WROC-TV talks to Evan Vucci '00 (photojournalism) about the viral photo he took at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.

WXXI talks to Jenn Poggi, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and Evan Vucci '00 (photojournalism) about his iconic photo of Donald Trump.

WHAM-TV talks to Jenn Poggi, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about the iconic photo Evan Vucci '00 (photojournalism) took of Donald Trump.

Women's Wear Daily highlights the career of David Turner, visiting lecturer in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, after his recent death.

The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Jess Kszos '24 (photojournalism) about how her documentary "Ballin' for Stunna" explores the impact of gun violence on the Rochester community and the lasting effects it causes.