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New digital media research center makes MAGIC

By Bob Finnerty

RIT is creating a new university research center devoted to the burgeoning field of digital media. The Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity (MAGIC) will provide a broad range of research, development, education and entrepreneurial activities in support of the exploration of media, arts, games, social interaction and digital creativity.

The MAGIC Center will be composed of two parts: 1) ... (more)

Saying hello to semesters

thumbnail imageBy Matt Gregory

Students will return to campus for the 2013-2014 academic year a week earlier than usual—a change brought about by RIT’s switch to a semester system.

In addition to the earlier start, students will experience longer academic terms, a longer winter break, fewer courses in a typical year and more courses in each term. RIT has adopted a 5x3 course model, which means ... (more)