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What makes RIT’s imaging arts graduate programs among the highest-ranked of all of its 100 graduate programs? Start with faculty who are widely recognized as the best in their fields. Add to that the state-of-the-art facilities such as photography, film and animation and fine arts studios stocked with the best equipment available. And don’t forget world-famous imaging alumni who have created award-winning films, animated features, magazine and book photographs, publication, web and package designs, and fine art including metal and wood sculptures as well as ceramics, furniture, and jewelry.

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As a student in the College of Imaging Arts & Science, you get to experience the benefits of attending a small, arts college while having all of the resources of a large university. The College offers small class sizes, personal attention from faculty and staff, and a tight-knit “family” atmosphere, while RIT offers access to state of the art technologies, opportunities for creative exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration.

RIT has a well-respected reputation for being on the cutting-edge of technology and preparing its students for today’s dynamic job market; the graduate programs in the Imaging Arts College are no exception. As a student in the College, your curriculum includes coursework that prepares you for the technological and creative challenges and opportunities ahead. You’ll have the opportunity to choose a number of technology courses that relate to your major and career aspirations. The established experiential learning programs, which include co-ops, internships, research, and study abroad, give you relevant experience to put on your resume before you even graduate. Many students receive networking opportunities, professional recommendations, and even job offers through their experiences.

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Contact: Rochester Institute of Technology—Arts, Crafts, Design, and Visual Communications

Benefits

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Featured Programs & Degrees

Ceramics
Film and Animation
Fine Arts Studio
Furniture Design
Glass
Industrial Design
Media Arts and Tech
Metal and Jewelry Design
Non-Toxic Printmaking
Photography and Related Media
Print Media
User Experience Design & Development
Photography & Related Media
Visual Arts-All Grades
Visual Communication Design
Ceramics

Ceramics

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master in Fine in Ceramics program and career options here.

Film and Animation

Film and Animation

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master in Fine Arts in Film & Animation program and career options here.

Fine Arts Studio

Fine Arts Studio

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master in Fine Arts in Fine Arts Studio program and career options here.

Furniture Design

Furniture Design

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, a portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master of Fine Arts in Furniture Design program and career options here.

Glass

Glass

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master in Fine Arts in Glass program and career options here.

Industrial Design

Industrial Design

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master in Fine Arts in Industrial Design program and career options here.

 

Media Arts and Tech

Media Arts and Technology

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master of Science in Media Arts and Technology program and career options here.

Metal and Jewelry Design

Metal and Jewelry Design

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master of Fine Arts in Metal and Jewelry Design program and career options here.

Non-Toxic Printmaking

Non-Toxic Printmaking

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Advanced Certificate in program and career options here.

Photography and Related Media

Metal and Jewelry Design

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master of Fine Arts in Metal and Jewelry Design program and career options here.

Print Media

Print Media

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master of Science in Print Media program and career options here.

User Experience Design & Development

User Experience Design & Development

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Advance Certificate in User Experience Design and Development program and career options here.

Photography & Related Media

Photography & Related Media

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

Learn More

Learn more about the Master of Fine Arts in Photography & Related Media program and career options here.

Visual Arts-All Grades

Visual Arts-All Grades Education

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

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Learn more about the Master of Science in Teaching in Visual Arts-All Grades Art Education program and career options here.

Visual Communication Design

Visual Communication Design

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, portfolio, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

Learn More

Learn more about the Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design program and career options here.

What Others are Saying

RIT provides you with everything you need. There are people to guide you and you can utilize this for your own benefit. The academic strength of RIT, coupled with the many career services offered by RIT, directs you toward success.
— Sai Ashwin Parakkal of India, 2017, MS Computer Science

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