Media Art and Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
Course Info
Subject
Science
Languages
English
Duration
4 years
Degrees
Bachelor
Course General Description
Graphic communications–including advertising, publications, packaging, and signage delivered through print and digital communications, package printing, and so much more–represents a vibrant industry that is ideal for students interested in applied technology with a creative flair. Brand owners, marketers, and content creators need to reach audiences to effectively communicate their information and messages. RIT’s media arts and technology degree prepares students to manage content from concept through distribution across multiple platforms, including print, web, mobile, and social media. In the media arts and technology major, a breadth of cross-channel graphic media production skills are taught, preparing students for leadership roles in graphic communications. Students who possess an interest in computer graphics, color science, imaging, and business will learn the skills necessary for success in a dynamic and robust industry.Disciplines
Cross Media FoundationsTypography and Page Design
Print Production
Webpage Production
General Education – Mathematical Perspective A: College Algebra
General Education – First Year Writing: FYW: Writing Seminar
Co-op Orientation
Imaging
Production Workflow
Database Publishing
Professional and Technical Writing (WI) 3
General Education – Mathematical Perspective B: Introduction to Statistics
General Education – Elective: Introduction to Statistics
Information Architecture Publishing
Requirements
Academic TranscriptsLetters of recommendation
Letters of statement
Portfolio
CV
English language proficiency
Grants and Scholarships
RIT Grant - Award amount is determined annually based on information provided on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). RIT RCSD(Rochester City School District) Initiative - Awarded to qualified freshman who are graduates of the Rochester City School District who have both lived in the city and attended an approved high school within the RCSD for the last three years of high school. RIT Say Yes To Education Scholarship Program - In partnership with Say YES to Education, awarded to qualified participants in the Say Yes to Education program. Recipients receive award equal to full tuition through a combination of RIT scholarships and state and federal need-based grants Federal Pell Grant - Based on financial need for students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG) – For students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree that demonstrate exceptional financial need. Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) – For full-time students who are New York state residents and meet state income guidelines. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) – For economically and academically disadvantaged residents of New York State RIT Grant - Award amount is determined annually based on information provided on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). RIT RCSD(Rochester City School District) Initiative - Awarded to qualified freshman who are graduates of the Rochester City School District who have both lived in the city and attended an approved high school within the RCSD for the last three years of high school. RIT Say Yes To Education Scholarship Program - In partnership with Say YES to Education, awarded to qualified participants in the Say Yes to Education program. Recipients receive award equal to full tuition through a combination of RIT scholarships and state and federal need-based grants Federal Pell Grant - Based on financial need for students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG) – For students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree that demonstrate exceptional financial need. Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) – For full-time students who are New York state residents and meet state income guidelines. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) – For economically and academically disadvantaged residents of New York State RIT Grant - Award amount is determined annually based on information provided on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). RIT RCSD(Rochester City School District) Initiative - Awarded to qualified freshman who are graduates of the Rochester City School District who have both lived in the city and attended an approved high school within the RCSD for the last three years of high school. RIT Say Yes To Education Scholarship Program - In partnership with Say YES to Education, awarded to qualified participants in the Say Yes to Education program. Recipients receive award equal to full tuition through a combination of RIT scholarships and state and federal need-based grants Federal Pell Grant - Based on financial need for students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG) – For students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree that demonstrate exceptional financial need. Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) – For full-time students who are New York state residents and meet state income guidelines. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) – For economically and academically disadvantaged residents of New York StateSchool Info
Region
North America
Country
USA
City
New York City (New York)
Year of Establishment
1829
Number of students
19000
QS Rank
NA
THE Rank
NA
Webometrics
NA
School General Description
The university was founded in 1829 and is the tenth largest private university in the country in terms of full-time students. It is internationally known for its science, computer, engineering, and art programs, as well as for the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a leading deaf-education institution that provides educational opportunities to more than 1000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT is known for its Co-op program that gives students professional and industrial experience. It has the fourth oldest and one of the largest Co-op programs in the world. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activitySchool Contacts
https://www.rit.edu/
admissions@rit.edu.
585-475-6152
Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest
No matter who you are and what you like to do, there’s a way to be involved in athletics at RIT.Division I and III athletics teams and a variety of intermural sports, wellness and recreation classes, and exciting fan experiences–RIT athletics gets you in on the action. Be a part of a team or come cheer on the Tigers.