Semester Requirements
Nitin Sampat, Minor Adviser
(585) 475-2747, nitin.sampat@rit.edu
The imaging systems minor offers students an introduction to the business and technology of photographic imaging services. Courses cover digital imaging capture systems, professional practices, output technologies, color management, and imaging workflows. The minor provides the foundation students need to pursue opportunities in business management, photo-lab operations, technical support, digital imaging technology, and sales for photo and imaging manufacturers.
Required Courses:
IMSM-301 Imaging Systems
IMSM-302 Color Management Technology
IMSM-303 Imaging Workflows
Electives–Choose two of the following:
IMPT-322 Digital Imaging Processing
IMPT-306 e-Sensitometry
IMPT-312 High Speed Photography
IMPT-307 Survey Non-Conventional Imaging Systems
MAAT-256 Principles of Printing
MAAT-206 Print and Production Workflow
PHFA-361 Retouch and Restore
PHPS-316 Scanning Electron Microscopy
PHPS-315 Web Publishing
PHPS-306 Historic Photographic Processes
PHFA-362 The Fine Print Workflow
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The minor in applied imaging systems further develops experiences in the business and technology of photographic imaging, primarily as it relates to image output and lab operations. The courses in this minor include investigations of various components found in imaging, the technologies that are used and the practices found in imaging systems that range from the capture of images up through and not limited in output. The topics include but are not limited to digital capture systems and professional practices, output technologies, color management, and imaging workflows.
Required Courses:
2076-411 Imaging Systems
2076-412 Color Management for Photographers
2076-413 Imaging Workflows
Electives—Choose at least two of the following:
2061-361 Web Design Using Photography
2076-491 Digital Imaging Processing
2082-317 Website Design for Graphic Media
2082-337 Digital Asset Management
2082-401 Digital Print Processes
2083-368 Image Retouching and Restoration
* Equivalent courses may be substituted in lieu of these courses with the permission of the minor adviser.