Category: Outside of the Classroom

Not many people realize it exists, but there is a hidden gem tucked away on the second floor of Gannett called the Image Permanence Institute (IPI). IPI is a unique department within CIAS devoted to preservation research. It is the world’s largest independent laboratory with this specific scope. One current project of interest is Graphics […]

Every October since 1983, SPAS faculty, staff, and students trek to the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan to attend the Photo Plus Expo organized by Photo District News. It has been very interesting to watch the show change during this three decade run. In the 80s, the show was dominated by Kodak, Ilford, Polaroid, Agfa, Nikon, Canon, […]

1972 – the year that a passionate community came to recognition at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  Photo House is more than an organization for photographers; it is a growing family of thriving individuals that represent passion for the photographic arts.  Filled with unique individuals, Photo House is a melting pot for creative minds to […]

We are busy in the school office planning many events during the Fall semester. Here are a few examples of what’s being planned. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us at these exciting events! In September we hosted PDN’s 30 Under 30 and heard from exciting professionals. Many of our faculty members also participated in […]

From Kari Horowicz, Librarian for the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences           Hi! I’m Kari Horowicz, the librarian/liaison for the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences. I’m here to help you with your creative and intellectual work here at RIT. The RIT Libraries (Wallace Library, RIT Archives and Cary Collection) […]

From Maureen MacGregor, President of RIT NPPA: When I came to RIT for orientation two years ago I really didn’t know what photojournalism was about – until I was introduced to the RIT NPPA. During orientation all of the new PJ kids met the chair of the program, William Snyder, who urged us all to […]

In the photo world, any place that has light is a wonderful place to be, and one of the best places to learn how to “SEE” the light is here at RIT/SPAS! Hello, my name is David Walter, I am one of the managers here at the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) and […]