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Film and Animation BFA

RIT students this fall can have a creative outlet to help them reflect on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic by producing comics and visual arts narratives. Kriota Willberg, a New York City-based comic artist and illustrator, will be teaching a weekly online workshop called “Graphic Medicine,” being offered by the School of Individualized Study and the Center for Engaged Storycraft in the College of Liberal Arts.

Adam Richlin '09 is helping to distribute fresh groceries to freelancers during the pandemic — a selfless act that is mirrored in the business model of Brooklyn lighting equipment rental house.

Mark Reisch, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, and Dan Gabber, digital fabrication specialist, are using their expertise in 3D printing to make a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.

DIY animation equipment and paper microscopes are some of the course delivery solutions with classes shifting online.

GradReports.com listed RIT in the top 10 of its alumni salary-based ranking of best film production programs in the country.

Powered by a game engine, Animation students Maggie Dybas and Allison Larkin created "Tumble," which won an award over professional competition at the Infinity Festival.

Stevie West, a third-year film and animation student, has had a love for video games for as long as she could remember. This ever-growing connection to these games has inspired her to explore a future in the esports industry.

RIT's School of Film and Animation is the No. 11 animation school in the country, according to Animation Career Review's 2020 rankings.

Mike Battle ’02 (film and animation) has been watching The Simpsons for almost 30 years. For about half of that time, he has had a behind-the-scenes view of new episodes.

In support of the college admission process, prospective students from around the country received portfolio reviews from RIT faculty and reps from other leading art and design colleges.

Twenty-five students from various majors collaborated with Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) to develop recruitment strategies for RIT’s annual EUREKA! design workshop.

Matt Taylor '02 (film and animation - production option) was the co-supervising sound editor of a Warner Bros. sound team that won an Emmy Award for its efforts on Barry.