Graduate Programs
First-rate facilities, expert faculty, and open-ended exploration in technology, the arts and design are hallmarks of our graduate programs. The College of Art and Design’s offerings include MFA, MS, and MST degrees.
Professional Experiences
Co-op (or cooperative education) is paid, hands-on employment directly related to a student’s major. It is a type of experiential education allowing students to gain experience that helps clarify career goals, hone skills, and earn a salary. Students are not charged tuition for co-op. Past co-op placements have been at top creative agencies, advertising firms, professional studios, automotive companies, research institutions, software companies, media organizations, professional art, game and production studios, and theme parks.
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Pictured: Abigail Benkovich '22 MFA (metals and jewelry design) during a co-op with Tiffany & Co.
Video Highlights
Power of Partnership
Graphic design and industrial design students got the opportunity to work with medical technology company Stryker to design innovative home healthcare products.
Culture in Art
Fatmah Bamashmous ’18 MFA (furniture design) joined the Artist Short Sesh to share her work, which infuses her cultural heritage with traditional techniques.
Real-world Preparation
RIT's commitment to experiential learning involves providing exposure early and often to a variety of career paths, industries, and environments.
Design Research
Faculty members discuss work being done in various design disciplines, and how collaboration with researchers in other fields like engineering and science impacts their work.
Sizzle Reel
This collection of highlights from undergraduate and graduate students showcases the breadth of work done within our School of Film and Animation.
Virtual Production
Outfitted with large LED walls, RIT's MAGIC Spell Studios has proved to be the perfect location for groundbreaking research in a pioneering filmmaking technique, virtual production.
Portfolio Reviews
Prepare your portfolio for admission into one of our graduate programs by virtually meeting one-on-one with revered faculty during our annual Connect and Critique event! Students have the opportunity to receive critical feedback on their artwork and ask questions about our MFA, MS and MST offerings and the application process.
Latest News
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November 29, 2023
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MFA students make impact in international competitions
Ipek Koprululu ’24 MFA headlines a host of visual communication design MFA students to be honored in competitions recognizing design excellence around the world.
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November 17, 2023
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Alonzo channels legal career into woodworking creations
Jerry Alonzo ’90 MFA (woodworking and furniture design) worked as a lawyer and judge for over 40 years, but his love for woodworking never strayed. Now, he channels experiences from his career into his art to create thought-provoking pieces that prompt viewers to think critically about the legal system and, ultimately, the true meaning of justice.
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November 9, 2023
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Alumna adds cast glass furniture to award-winning studio
Bowen Liu '16 MFA (furniture design) owns a self-named, award-winning furniture studio that now also includes unique cast glass pieces.
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October 30, 2023
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RIT crowds field of international motion design competition honorees
Digital and interactive experiences produced by RIT new media design students were recognized in MODE Fest, an international motion design competition, for a third consecutive time.
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30% Tuition Scholarship
Applicants who are New York state residents and graduates of New York colleges and universities may be eligible for a special scholarship covering 30 percent of graduate tuition for an RIT on-campus master’s degree. The tuition scholarship program, called Master Up NY, allows qualified students with a bachelor’s degree to develop expertise in their chosen field, network with faculty and peers, and join a rebounding job market.