Immersion (Science of Film, Photography, and Imaging)
As part of RIT's General Education curriculum students are required to complete an Immersion: a series of three related courses that broaden a student’s knowledge within a specific area. Read more about RIT's General Education requirements here.
Description
The Science of Film, Photography, and Imaging Immersion explores the basic science behind technologies used in film, photography and other imaging applications. Introductions to human visual perception, color science, imaging physics, and imaging system engineering set a groundwork for common theories underlying all major imaging industries. This immersion also provides the necessary pre-requisites for completing a minor in Imaging Science.
Course Offering Schedule
Students are required to take SOFA-103 and any two of the other courses shown below.
|
Number |
Title |
Sem Hours |
Required |
Optional |
Fall |
Spring |
Prerequisites |
|
SOFA-103 |
Introduction to Imaging and Video Systems |
3 |
X |
|
X |
X |
MATH-171, 181 or 181A |
|
IMGS-221 |
Vision & Psychophysics |
3 |
|
X |
X |
X |
SOFA-103 |
|
IMGS-351 |
Fundamentals of Color Science |
3 |
|
X |
X |
|
SOFA-103 |
|
IMGS-261 |
Linear and Fourier Methods for Imaging |
4 |
|
X |
|
X |
MATH-173, 182, or 182a |
|
IMGS-321 |
Geometric Optics |
3 |
|
X |
X |
|
PHYS-212 |
|
IMGS-341 |
Interactions Between Light and Matter |
3 |
|
X |
|
X |
PHYS-213 |
Students Ineligible To Take This Immersion
- Imaging Science – IMGS-BS
- Motion Picture Science, DIGCIME-BS
- Imaging and Photographic Technology, IMPT-BS
For more information, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.