Print and Graphic Media Science Master of Science Degree
A media science degree that explores how technology and innovation are changing the graphic communications industry.
Overview for Print and Graphic Media Science MS
This program is no longer accepting new student applications.
Students interested in this subject are encouraged to consider the MS program in packaging science.
Print and Graphic Media Science MS
The print and graphic media science MS offers you an opportunity to explore new areas of research in the graphic communications field. The program's faculty and curriculum focus on establishing quality and efficiencies pertaining to business, technology, and processes in graphic communications. Recent student research includes 3D printing quality analysis, consumer preferences for printed textiles, user experience in digital publishing, and implementation of lean techniques in printing. Our faculty are experts in many different areas, including print, business, color management, web and IT, digital publishing, imaging, and typography. You will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience by working with faculty as graduate assistants either in the classroom or assisting with faculty research.
Print and Graphic Media Science Degree Courses
The print and graphic media science degree includes core courses, electives, and a thesis. The thesis provides an opportunity for students to explore in-depth research and present their findings.
Electives: The program encourages cross-disciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration. Students may choose elective courses from a variety of courses offered in the department of graphic media science and technology or with other graduate departments and programs at RIT with approval of the graduate director.
Capstone/Research/Thesis Options: As part of the program, students must complete a capstone project, a research option, or a thesis. This choice of option provides flexibility for students to choose the path that best aligns with their career goals.
- Capstone Option: Students interested in developing an individual interest in an aspect of print media and/or the graphic communication industry may complete a unique capstone project. This option includes one additional elective course.
- Research Applications and Problem-Solving Option: Students interested in focusing on the application of their knowledge in a team-based environment may choose to complete a research course. This option includes one additional elective course.
- Thesis Option: Students are required to complete a research thesis that demonstrates original thinking and creativity in the search for new knowledge in the graphic communication industry. Students work with expert faculty and focus on a particular topic of thesis research in areas including content management, publishing workflows, typography and layout, business trends, color management, media processes, materials, and applications of printing.
Print and Graphic Media Science Careers
Graduates are employed as industry leaders in advertising, publishing, business operations, communication processes, and product development.
Curriculum for Print and Graphic Media Science MS
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Print and Graphic Media Science MS
The curriculum below outlines the typical course sequence(s) for this program
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| GRCS-701 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PPRT-600 | Graduate Seminar | 0 |
| PPRT-641 | Digital Printing and Publishing | 3 |
| PPRT-751 | Advanced Materials in Graphic Communication | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PPRT-602 | Tone and Color Analysis | 3 |
| PPRT-703 | Cross Media Workflow | 3 |
| PPRT-705 | Graphic Standards and Specifications | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Thesis Option: | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Capstone Options: | ||
Option A: | ||
| Capstone | ||
Technical Elective | ||
Option B: | ||
| Research Applications and Problem Solving | ||
Technical Elective | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
