Rochester Institute Of Technology (RIT)

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.F.A. - Computer Graphics Design

Program Description:

This internationally recognized program offers concentrations in interactive design for Web, DVD, and mobile devices, 3D digital graphics, motion graphics, game art and design, and information visualization. The curriculum combines knowledge of design theory, methodology, and aesthetics with skills in two- and three-dimensional computer graphics, interactive techniques, and interface design. Students utilize cutting-edge technology to produce a vast array of dynamic work for the screen (computer, broadcast, mobile).
The program focuses on experimental and practical approaches to the expression of unique visions. Students create interactive websites, applications for mobile devices (cell phone and iPhone), opening title credits for movies and television broadcast, interactive graphic novels, immersive 3D environments, and computer games realized from their imaginations. Resources in the Digital Studio are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include three-dimensional digitizers, physical computer interfaces, motion capture systems, three-dimensional printers, monitor tablets, and a wide variety of software applications.

Accreditation:

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Eligibility Requirements:

Portfolio: Portfolios submitted to the School of Design should contain samples of the applicant’s work, including a combination of drawings, two- and three-dimensional design, photo imaging, website design, product renderings, CAD drawings, page layouts, etc. Visual content is dependent upon the applicant’s experience and the program for which the applicant is applying. The portfolio should consist of 20 to 40 samples of the applicant’s best work. Slides, CD-ROMs, DVDs, or a combination are acceptable. They must be stand-alone files that will run on a MAC or PC. Students are admitted to graduate study by action of the Graduate Committee. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of basic design principles and visual computer skills. Software skills must include Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

# of Credits Required:

90

International Student Requirements:

Those coming from countries where the baccalaureate degree is not given for programs in the practice of art may be admitted to graduate study if the diploma or certificate received approximates the standards of the BFA, BA, or BS degrees and if their academic records and portfolios indicate an ability to meet graduate standards.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999