Frank Cost

James E McGhee Professor

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

College of Art and Design

fjcppr@rit.edu

585-475-2747

Office Location

GAN-2141

Frank Cost

James E McGhee Professor

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

College of Art and Design

fjcppr@rit.edu

585-475-2747

Currently Teaching

PHGR-799

MFA Photography Independent Study

1 - 4 Credits

An independent study allows graduate students in the Photography and Related Media program the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined goals and outcomes. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. **NOTE: Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA *

PHVM-351

Studio Topics in Visual Media

3 Credits

Photography (and photographic education) is in a perpetual state of flux due to constant changes in practices and technology. Studio Topics in Visual Media will provide students with the opportunity to explore studio applications in this shifting terrain of photography and imaging as applied to business and the graphic arts. The content taught in this course will change each frequently and the course may be repeated for credit, however each particular topic may have limits on repeatability.

PHAR-599

Photography Independent Study

1 - 3 Credits

Photography Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study. Photography Independent Study students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.

PHVM-368

Visual Media Innovation Project

3 Credits

This course will challenge students to create novel visual media experiences using existing and emerging photographic and media technologies. Students may develop their work in partnership with individuals and organizations with interesting stories to tell or content to share with the public. Students will be taught how to make formal proposals for projects including workflows, timelines, and budgets. Students may work individually or in teams, depending on the scope and nature of their project. Final projects will be showcased at the end of the term.

PHVM-301

Visual Media Career Research

3 Credits

This course will introduce students to the practical methods for researching possible careers and opportunities after graduation. Using Internet and library research, students will identify a career field that might interest them. Further investigations will focus on the realities of working in that environment so that further decisions can be made leading to that career. This course is required for all 3rd year Visual Media majors.

Latest News

April 3, 2019

Student visually preserves historic Rochester site with Kodak project

Justin Scalera '19 (fine art photography) had an all-access pass to document Eastman Business Park's architecture and history through large-format film photography. A selection of his work will be featured in a solo exhibition on April 12 at Kodak Center.
February 22, 2018

Kodak print conference to feature College of Art and Design keynote speaker, project

Frank Romano, world-renowned printing expert and RIT professor emeritus is the scheduled keynote speaker at Eastman Kodak Company's first-ever “Taking Print Further,” a two-day event revolving around today’s print market trends and the future of the industry. Additionally, a photobook produced by RIT School of Photographic Arts and Sciences professor and visual media chair Frank Cost’s Aerial Photography course will be distributed.

Featured Work

Instant Photobooks

Frank Cost

Photobooks published on the same day as the events depicted. Available from Amazon.

Emil & Elaine

Frank Cost

Book of reproductions of Kodachrome slides taken by my parents on their honeymoon in February 1954. The book measures 14 inches square and was produced in a limited edition at the Xerox Gil Hatch...

Rochester Panorama

Frank Cost

This digitally printed book measures 22 inches wide and is published and distributed by RIT Press.

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Full Length Book

Cost, Frank, et al. Rochester From the Air. 1 ed. Rochester, NY: School of Photographic arts & Sciences, 2017. Print.

Cost, Frank. Rochester Panorama. 1 ed. Rochester, New York: RIT Press, 2012. Print.

Invited Keynote/Presentation

Cost, Frank. "Pilot Flight Record and Log Book." Fabrica's lecture and workshop programme. Fabrica Communication Research Center. Treviso, Italy. 3 Jul. 2015. Guest Lecture.

Cost, Frank. "Drone-based Digital Photography." New York State Aviation Management Association Annual Conference. New York State Aviation Management Association. Rochester, NY. 17 Sep. 2015. Lecture.

Cost, Frank. "The Liberated Photograph." Photo Book Thought Leadership Workshop. Xerox Corporation. Rochester, NY. 2 Apr. 2012. Keynote Speech.

Shows/Exhibits/Installations

Cost, Frank. The State of Photography Invitational Exhibit. 23 Jan. 2015. Nazareth College, Rochester. Exhibit.

Journal Paper

III, William E. Fisher, et al. "REFLECTIONS ON THE HOPE POSTER CASE." Harvard Journal of Law & Technology Volume 25, Number 2 Spring 2012. 2 (2012): 243-338. Print.