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The College of Art and Design is RIT’s creative hub where art, design, and technology intersect.

From centuries-old and contemporary methods of producing fine art to the latest in digital media, we have a wide selection of majors in disciplines related to visual communication, imaging, and science. If your interests are artistic, creative, and professional, a world of possibilities awaits you here.

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There's still time to apply. For some programs, applications will be reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.

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Visit campus on March 28 or April 11 to meet faculty, tour campus, and ask your questions.

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cover of an e-zine called Elevate.

Raising the bar in innovation

Our e-zine highlights the ways in which our faculty, students, alumni, and staff are impacting our world through their scholarship, learning programs, community engagement, and overall creative practice.

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Statistics

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Pulitzer Prizes Awarded

Eleven College of Art and Design graduates have combined to win 15 Pulitzer Prizes.

92%

Job Placement

College of Art and Design graduates have a 92 percent career outcome rate six months after graduation.

14:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Students receive copious attention and guidance from the College of Art and Design’s committed faculty.

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Science-Based Degrees

Our wide portfolio of offerings includes BS and MST degrees — in addition to BFA and MFA programs.

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Undergraduate Reel

Whether it's art, design, film and animation, or photography, you can do it all here. Because here, creativity can't be contained.

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Graduate Reel

Elevate your creativity and innovation by studying in one of our graduate programs that place collaboration and advanced studio practice at their core.

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Art and Design viewbooks

Whether your interests are in art, American crafts, design, film and animation, or photography, we have you covered.

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What Interests You?

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Find Your Fit

Meet the Dean

Todd Jokl

The College of Art and Design, with its five dynamic schools, galleries, and research centers, is a creative catalyst for RIT. Our students, faculty, and alumni are trailblazing artists, designers, and scientists who are leaders in their fields and engaged across the University, the region, and the globe. Our creativity and innovations are transforming the world.

Todd Jokl
Dean, College of Art and Design
tsjpgd@rit.edu
585-475-5392

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Latest News

  • February 6, 2026

    two students work together manipulating clay on a pottery wheel in a clay studio

    ArtEx students find community by leaning into creativity

    ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.

  • February 6, 2026

    RIT student Lauren Anderson prepares to photograph a slide from the Beaversprite archive of conservationist Dorothy Richards.

    Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Daniel Swinton, assistant director of University Video Productions; Juilee Decker, director of museum studies; and museum studies students Lauren Anderson and Elise Noyes about the project and the process of cataloging and digitizing the materials.

  • February 4, 2026

    Three students collaborate around a tablet at a classroom table, reviewing digital artwork alongside sketchbooks and a laptop.

    Illustration student learns from a pro through annual workshop

    Observing the work of other artists is one of the many ways an illustrator can grow and hone their own skills. Presto, an annual workshop series offered by RIT’s illustration program, aims to facilitate this type of peer-to-peer learning.