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The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) offers many exciting educational programs that will prepare you for a successful career in a wide variety of fields dedicated to photographic imaging. Internationally recognized and ranked for excellence, the School’s diverse range of specializations explore the art, technology, history and aesthetics of the still and moving image. Our programs bring forth a unique educational community, both in undergraduate and graduate studies, a community in which you will have the opportunity to work and study with our highly respected and accomplished faculty in state-of-the-art facilities. For over 100 years, SPAS has been dedicated to creative and professional enrichment, preparing students for distinguished careers as creative and innovative leaders.

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    Advertising Photography (Undergraduate)

    The Advertising Photography program prepares you for a diverse and ...

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    Biomedical Photographic Communications (Undergraduate)

    Biomedical Photographic Communications is a unique photography program within SPAS, ...

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    Fine Art Photography (Undergraduate)

    The Fine Art Photography program prepares you for a career ...

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    Imaging & Photographic Technology (Undergraduate)

    The Imaging and Photographic Technology program is a unique, application-based ...

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    Photojournalism (Undergraduate)

    The Photojournalism program will inspire you to document the emotions, ...

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    Visual Media (Undergraduate)

    The Visual Media program allows the student to integrate the ...

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    Imaging Arts (Graduate)

    The Master of Fine Arts in Imaging Arts program is ...

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    Applied Imaging Systems (Minor)

    The Minor in Applied Imaging Systems offers you an immersive ...

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    Reception & Gallery Talk: Doug Manchee, 20 Works of Art in the Age of Digital Replication

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    RIT’s Gannett Project Hosts Photographer, Editor Fred Ritchin

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