School of Art (SOA)

2026 First-Year Equipment Guide

PROGRAMS: Illustration, Medical Illustration, Studio Arts Exploration, Studio Arts (Ceramics, Glass, Metals and Jewelry Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Expanded Forms)

Congratulations and Welcome to the School of Art

Welcome to the School of Art! We are very excited for you to begin your studies in August. There are no additional purchases required for students entering any of the majors within the School of Art. These programs begin with a full year of courses in Foundations and Art History. The Foundations courses have standardized materials, that are used across the course levels.  The Foundations (FDTN) courses have course fees assigned to them and the College of Art and Design uses those funds to purchase the necessary supplies needed for these courses, at a greatly reduced cost. 

Questions?

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the School of Art Office either by phone at (585) 475-6152 or by email at  art@rit.edu .