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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.

Join us for Fall 2026

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

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Join Us for Accepted Student Open House

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

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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.

Watch Student Reel

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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.

Watch Student Reel

Art and Design viewbooks

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

Explore Viewbooks

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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

  • March 16, 2026

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    RIT tech helps NASA astronaut photograph the cosmos

    When Don Pettit, NASA’s most senior astronaut, sought a way to accurately capture his view from the International Space Station, alumnus Peter Blacksberg connected him with Ted Kinsman, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.

  • March 16, 2026

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    RIT design students shine at Rochester advertising awards

    Six students from RIT's graphic design and new media design programs were recognized at the local American Advertising Awards, an event that recognizes excellence in advertising campaigns and the highest creative standards in the industry.

  • March 12, 2026

    Kate Hudson stars as Claire Stengl in director Craig Brewer's SONG SUNG BLUE, a Focus Features release.

    City speaks to Amy Adrion, assistant professor of film and animation, about representation in Hollywood and the Academy Awards, including how limited diversity among filmmakers and decision-makers affects which stories are funded and recognized.