Art, Design, and Architecture Degrees

Expression is everything.

Male student making architecture art and female student painting in studio

When you create, you’re showing the world how you see things. Students like you choose RIT because they recognize that the influence and use of technology can be the key to unlocking new forms of expression.

You’re not satisfied with the status quo. You’re confident in your talent and recognize RIT as a place that will take your abilities to new heights. This is a campus where boundaries and limitations are acknowledged and then promptly dismissed. We’re not interested in the ordinary; we’re striving for the extraordinary. Welcome to the intersection of technology, the arts, and design.

Nationally Recognized

#8

Industrial Design Graduate Program (MFA)

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#10

Design and Applied Arts Programs

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#12

Multimedia/Visual Communications Graduate Studies (MFA)

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#33

Graduate-level Studies in Fine Arts (MFA)

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Art, Design, and Architecture Degrees

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Faces of RIT

Headed to Google

Ethelia Lung

New Media Design

The skills Lung learned in the new media design major prepared her for an internship at Google. This career-related work experience, which turned into a full-time job, is just one of the ways experiential learning shapes a student’s future.
The Power of Architecture

Nana-Yaw Andoh

Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture

Nan-Yaw Andoh teaches his students that architecture is more than beautiful buildings. It's an element that can connect and unify communities.
Architecture Is Awesome

Blair Benson

Architecture M.Arch.

When Blair changed careers she realized that it is never too late to pursue your passion. Now she embraces the collaborative nature of the design process, combining functionality, aesthetic appeal, and responsible practices in her architectural work.
Merging Past and Present

Devin Klibanow

3D Digital Design

RIT's Cary Graphics Art Collection allows students to view printing styles and graphic art from thousands of years ago. In order to preserve these artifacts, Klibanow is working with other students and faculty to create a virtual viewing experience.
Where Science Meets Art

Zayneb Jaff

Pre-health Studies

Metals and Jewelry Design

Studying health studies has helped Jaff develop her logic and analytical skills. Adding a dual major in metals and jewelry design will prepare her well for medical school, where today's doctors must be both knowledgeable and innovative in their approaches to patient care.