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School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
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September 10, 2019
RIT filmmakers' thesis works honored in international competition
Mackenzie Bates ’18 (Film and Animation) and Annika Servin ’18 (Film and Animation; Photojournalism) each won a category in the CILECT North America Best Film Award competition.
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September 9, 2019
I create manipulated images and videos – but quality may not matter much
Guest essay by Christye Sisson, associate professor of photographic sciences, published by The Conversation.
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August 28, 2019
Student's photography takes summer vacation around the world
Alexandra Gataeva, a fourth-year Fine Art Photography student, was featured in a handful of exhibits in the U.S. and Greece over the summer.
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August 26, 2019
Film director uses art and robotics to make stunning food commercials
USA Today features visual engineer Steve Giralt '07 (professional photographic illustration).
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August 23, 2019
Black artist series: Joshua Rashaad McFadden
ESPN's "The Undefeated" series features Joshua Rashaad McFadden, assistant professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.
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August 19, 2019
RIT partners with RCSD for portfolio preparation workshop
College of Art and Design faculty and staff led a workshop educating Rochester City School District art teachers on portfolio requirements and the art of photographing portfolio pieces.
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August 6, 2019
Behind the lens of famous photos
You do what? From accountant to the stars to sustainable chocolate producer, RIT alumni have some pretty cool careers. Read about Pari Dukovic ’06 (professional photographic illustration), a former staff photographer for The New Yorker who now takes commissions from publications all over the world.
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July 23, 2019
Connections: Making sure workers in the gig economy are compensated fairly
WXXI’s “Connections” program features William Snyder, professor and chair, photojournalism program.
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July 16, 2019
RIT Tigers make game used as a therapeutic tool for children and families
A therapeutic game called Space Adventure designed by an RIT class officially launched this month on the Rochester Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC) website. The SPCC specializes in supporting families whose lives have been impacted by trauma.
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June 7, 2019
RIT scientists recognized for solving issue with thermal instrument aboard Landsat 8 satellite
RIT senior scientists Aaron Gerace and Matthew Montanaro were presented with the USGIF Academic Achievement Award at the GEOINT 2019 Symposium for their work on the Landsat 8 satellite.
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June 5, 2019
Award shines light on graduate education at RIT and the increase of graduate women
The Outstanding Graduate Woman Achievement award was established to raise awareness of graduate students and their accomplishments. This year's award was presented to Mireya Salinas, who earned her MFA this May and spoke at commencement as the College of Art and Design graduate delegate.
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June 2, 2019
Photography professor hits Broadway with work on 'Oklahoma!'
Josh Thorson created award-nominated projection designs for the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of the classic musical "Oklahoma!"