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Production Option - Film and Animation BFA
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November 20, 2018
MAGIC spells opportunity with new learning laboratory
RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios opened the doors to its new home this fall, inviting students, faculty and industry professionals to experience a digital media development and publishing learning laboratory never before seen in the Northeast. -
November 20, 2018
MAGIC Spell Studios: Making new products
Taylor Thum is using her enthusiasm for live- action, virtual reality and 360- degree filmmaking—as well as the countless opportunities provided by MAGIC Spell Studios—to design and build a new platform for live-action storytelling. -
May 2, 2018
RIT has strong showing at spring film festivals
An animated film by Rochester Institute of Technology School of Film and Animation (SOFA) students about a poor boy discovering a seed of hope was one of the top highlights of Rochester’s spring film festival season.
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October 24, 2017
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January 10, 2017
Alumnus to receive Academy Award
Brian Cantwell ’99 (film and animation) is a member of the team at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) that will be recognized for its design and development of ILM’s facial performance-capture solving system. -
August 5, 2014
Faculty serve as supporting cast to film alumni
Despite their varying experience, the faculty comprising RIT’s School of Film and Animation share a common purpose: to educate and inspire budding film enthusiasts.