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Photojournalism Option - Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA

A series of one-credit workshops offered through the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences provided a platform for students to engage with and learn from accomplished creatives.

Rochester, N.Y.’s notable histories as the birthplace of the women’s rights movement and photography will come together for RIT’s Big Shot next month. Organizers of the longtime community photographic project will capture a dramatic nighttime image of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison St., and surrounding neighborhood on March 22.

The release event and exhibition for Draft, a publication annually executed by photography students, is set for April 3 at George Eastman Museum’s Peristyle Gallery. This year marks the 16th edition.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Jenn Poggi and Josh Meltzer, assistant professors of photojournalism, and photography students Jackie Diller and Ashley Crichton.

The New York Times. White House Photo Office. Magnum Photos. And much more. Students met with the most well-known news organizations, agencies, artists, studios and alumni during the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences' annual networking trips to NYC and DC. 

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.

As a photography fellow at The New York Times, Brittainy Newman '18 (Photojournalism) has taken on a range of assignments — and had her work featured on the front page. 

The Rochester Beacon features artist David Hammond '12 (professional photographic illustration) and mentions Professor Susan Lakin.

David Wallace '01 traversed the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon for 16 days, capturing dynamic footage and interviews to create "An Unnatural Wonder" — honored with a 2019 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award.

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. 

WXXI’s “Connections” program features William Snyder, professor and chair, photojournalism program.

CNN features photography by Jackie Molloy '16 (professional photographic illustration).