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School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
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July 1, 2024
Fashion Photographer David Turner Dies at 64
Women's Wear Daily highlights the career of David Turner, visiting lecturer in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, after his recent death.
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July 1, 2024
Divine Calloway: RIT documentary explores how we grieve after gun violence
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.
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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 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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May 9, 2024
Choirs and the cosmos: student’s artistic universe is a symphony of light
Prodigious photographer, vocal virtuoso, and astronomy aficionado — Quinn Freidenburg '24 (photojournalism) is an RIT renaissance man.
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May 7, 2024
Comics go to College
The comics collection at RIT is growing by leaps and bounds and the new Kubert Lounge and Gallery makes it a visible presence on campus. The interdisciplinary art form is right at home at RIT.
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May 1, 2024
Magazine founder creates a one-stop shop for readers
Matt Hranek, founder and editor of WM Brown magazine and The William Brown Project, likes to spend his time exploring and embracing the diversity of life. By producing his own magazine, he’s made a career out of sharing his life experiences with others.
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April 30, 2024
Celebrating Filipino artists in Austin
To help draw attention to the thriving Filipino community in Austin, Texas, Joi Conti created a new magazine guide called TAYO NA: Austin Filipino Artists & Makers Guide in October 2023. -
April 26, 2024
Ahndraya Parlato named a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded Senior Lecturer Ahndraya Parlato a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. According to the foundation, this year’s fellowships were granted to a “distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines.”
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April 25, 2024
Informed voting in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the election—globally. To help voters navigate these advancements in social media, deepfakes, manipulated images, and cybersecurity, a few RIT experts are weighing in.
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April 11, 2024
RIT photography class prepared students for eclipse day
WHEC talks to Jenn Poggi and Josh Meltzer, associate professors in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about using the eclipse as a photography learning experience.