On Friday, February 3rd, Ryne Raffaelle, Vice President for Research, hosted a special event to honor research in the arts on campus, specifically that of CIAS. It was entitled A Celebration of Innovation in the Arts at RIT and was held within the Vignelli Center’s University Gallery. Exhibits showcased many of the schools within the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, including three graduate students within the School of Print Media and the Cary Graphic Arts Library.
Carlos Carzo and Vickrant Zunjarrao showcased their work regarding optical agents in papers and color reproduction when printed and viewed digitally. Both students were lead by Professor Robert Chung, the school’s gravure research professor. Also exhibiting research was me! I showcased my recently completed master’s thesis dealing with consumer perception of inkjet printed textiles. All students were able to meet alumni, fellow researchers within RIT, and the general public to discuss their work and showcase the innovation the School of Print Media has to offer. The event concluded with an evening reception, which included a keynote address by Lorraine Justice, the Dean of RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.