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Create Your Story.

Create Your Story.

Ringling College isn’t your typical college or art school—it’s a place where your passion can take flight and soar into a profession. Our coursework challenges us to think outside the box and refine every aspect of our skillset—and helped us grow into the team of students behind the publication you’re reading right now.

From Batumi, Georgia, to Athens, Greece, and Clarksville, Tennessee, Ringling College brought us together from all over the world. That speaks to the kind of life you’ll experience here—brimming with diversity, creativity, and authenticity.

That feeling of authenticity is exactly what we wanted to capture with our design for the Viewbook. We wanted to create not just another book, but a collective, tactile experience that commemorates memories with a tangible object. Reflecting on those memories led us to our theme—create your own story. Because at Ringling College, you’ll shape your practice and create memories you’ll never forget.

With love, Sandra Lee, Nefeli Protopsalti and Tako Pharsenadze The Creatives

Ringling College is consistently leading the way as a top ranked Art and Design School.

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Ringling College is a place to learn new skills, a place to push boundaries, a place to work hard, a place to find your voice, a place to become a leader, a place to get inspired, a place to create, a place to meet people from all over the world, a place to meet people just like you.

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Welcome to your home away from home.

You can walk across all of Ringling College in a matter of minutes, but our space offers so much more than a typical college campus. Designed by and for creative people, Ringling’s campus has everything you need.

Be inspired by our seven campus galleries.

Ringling College Galleries and Exhibitions showcase work from students, alumni, faculty, and nationally recognized artists in a wide range of mediums and from diverse backgrounds.

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On-campus housing to suit all of your creative and social needs.

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With new residence halls, multiple apartment complexes, and over 30 near-campus houses, Ringling College offers a wide array of housing options.

Our housing is designed specifically for creatives, offering plenty of collaboration spaces, large-scale project workrooms, and access to our many student resources.

You’ll find lots of flavorful options in our state-of-the-art dining hall.

The sprawling food stations offer a range of options, including an Italian counter with pizza and pasta, made-to-order sandwiches and deli, a vegetarian section, comfort food, a grilled option, and a convenient market for grab-n-go items.

The Allergen Station will help students who need to safely avoid gluten and the top nine allergens.

Student Spotlights

What is life like at Ringling College?

Hear from our students on what makes their time here unique —from clubs to internships and everything in between.

ELLA SATTERFIELD SHE/THEY

LOVES

Exploring local cafes like Green Zebra Getting ice cream at The Fat Donkey Volunteering for campus events

NOBLESVILLE, IN

What made you want to take on a leadership role at Ringling College?

I got involved in the Student Government Association because I think it is important for students’ voices to be heard and to work together to create the kind of community that we want to see. I started as a First Year Senator in my freshman year and now I am the SGA President. I love this role because it allows me to encourage students to become leaders on campus, which helps keep the College amazing.

Student Spotlights

JULIA LOPES SHE/HER

LOVES

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL

Attending Campus events like Fall Fest Unwinding at the beach Taking a break from schoolwork

What is life like at Ringling College?

Hear from our students on what makes their time here unique —from clubs to internships and everything in between.

What’s the LGBTQIA2S+ culture like here on campus?

It’s definitely a vibrant and acceptive campus! There are many student organizations and services that often host events focused on the community, which is always a great chance to meet new people and learn how to be a better ally! The students play a huge part in making Ringling College feel like a safe space not only for them but for the whole community.

Can you talk about your experience as an ambassador in educating the campus on cultural inclusivity?

As a Student Outreach Coordinator at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, it’s my job to help other students engage with their community during our events, practice cultural awareness, and celebrate what makes us different. One of my favorite events that I worked on was the Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Celebration! As an international student, I’m always interested in sharing more of my cultural background with people, and it’s very rewarding to see how many people are willing to do the same. Although part of my role as an ambassador is to educate students about cultural diversity and inclusivity, I always end up learning so much from other people as well.

LATINX HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

“ the students play a huge part in making ringling feel like a safe space”

Student Spotlights

ANNAYA GERBER & WILL MAURICETTE SHE/HER

MONROE, WI

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HINCHE, HAITI

Sunset walks at the beach Sunny days with friends Dancing!

WILL LOVES

Riding motorcycles and dirtbikes Hosting Ringling Feud Supporting and cheering for friends

What is life like at Ringling College?

Hear from our students on what makes their time here unique —from clubs to internships and everything in between.

What role do sports play in your life here at Ringling?

How big of a role do sports play in both of your campus lives?

Annaya: I am the President of the Ringling College Dance Team. We put together shows for the campus community and perform at basketball games. We also host shows like the Halloween Show, Holiday Show, and our big Spring Show at the end of the year.

Sports are a great way to get students involved and active outside of their classes. It also gives you the opportunity to discover new interests and spark new relationships. Between our 11 clubs, there is something for everyone and always an event. College is all about the experience. They keep us healthy and active and are a good stress reliever when the workload grows. It’s just fun to hang out with your friends.

What organized sports do you do here at Ringling?

Will: I am the captain of the basketball team, we practice twice a week and mentor kids from the Sarasota Housing Authority. I also play soccer in Scott Plaza with the Soccer Club.

BASKETBALL & DANCE TEAMS

Student Spotlights

ALMENDRA KOVAC SHE/HER

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Playing board games Working out at the Fitness Center Playing on my Switch

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

What is life like at Ringling College?

Hear from our students on what makes their time here unique —from clubs to internships and everything in between.

Have you had any internships?

I had a two-month camera internship at LAIKA Studios, an award-winning feature film stop-motion animation studio in the summer of my third year. Career Services was essential in helping me prepare— they helped me put together my resume, shared examples on how to write cover letters, and gave tips to prepare for interviews. Plus, my many on-campus jobs expanded my filmmaking skills and my teamwork skills, as well as improved my ability to interview for jobs.

“it was amazing to get to work in the studio that made films that meant so much to me”

How was it?

It was such a fulfilling experience.

I learned a lot, I met a ton of people who were excited to share their passions and teach me about their work. They gave me so many opportunities to get involved in the making of the feature film they were producing, Wildwood. It was amazing to get to work in the studio that made films that meant so much to me, like Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, and get to work with the people who made them and hear about their experiences!

ROT, THESIS FILM WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ALMENDRA KOVAC CINEMATOGRAPHY BY MILENA MONTERO

Student Spotlights

SANDRA LEE SHE/HER

LOVES

Learning new skills at the Makerspace Plein Air Club Galleries’ Art Walk events

CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE

Can you tell us about an experience that transformed your practice?

I’m involved in the The Lazarus Engaged Learning Assistantship program, which provides leadership, project development, and collaborative opportunities through service-oriented experiences. I’ve also been working with Transition Sarasota, a local nonprofit committed to reducing food waste— which led to my interest in design activism, social design, and climate resilience.

What is life like at Ringling College?

Hear from our students on what makes their time here unique —from clubs to internships and everything in between.

You’ll love it here.

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See something new every time you visit Sarasota Art Museum For credits, see page 158

Sarasota is home to two major art museums, a botanical garden with rotating art exhibitions, and an artist residency that attracts global icons. The 40 miles of coastline along our city features beautiful beaches, mangroves, and hiking trails. From the skatepark to the markets and sidewalk eateries downtown, there is plenty to keep you out in the fresh air.

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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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Explore 12 Creative Disciplines.

Majors Business of Art and Design Computer Animation Creative Writing Entertainment Design Film Fine Arts Game Art Graphic Design Illustration Motion Design Virtual Reality Development Visual Studies Minors Art History Business of Art and Design Creative Writing Environmental Studies Film Studies Fine Arts

Gender and Sexuality Studies Graphic Design Photography Virtual Reality Development Visual Development

Undergraduate Certificates Artificial Intelligence Author-Illustrator

Virtual Production

Business of Art and Design Leading creative industries.

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THE PROCESS

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We designed a campaign that would appeal to 18-25 year olds, engage young investors, and expand brand recognition.

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Pencilish Animation Studios Brand Awareness Campaign: Generation Animation Sam Grimm, Ellie Massing, and Rebe Chen

View more student work

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Association of National Advertisers names Business alum a Rising Marketing Star Business of Art and Design alum featured in the New York Times

We redefine what business means. Our program emphasizes versatile skills like design thinking, brand strategy, project management, and team leadership expertise.

You’ll be prepared for a range of professional roles such as producer, brand strategist, marketing manager, creative director, or entrepreneur, among many others.

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Waggle Startup Business Model Design Kia Dixon, Nereyda Manzana, Ellie Massing, and Gabby Pierre

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SUN•E Sarasota County Area Transit Brand Strategy Luna Krizan, Sophie Schönbach

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Tbilisi Loves You Tourism Campaign Strategy & Design Tekla Khantadze

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Computer Animation Bringing imaginary worlds to life.

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CA Alumni Win Emmys!

Create characters, bring them to life, and tell their stories. Learn to design, paint, model, texture, animate, light, composite, and edit original films—all from faculty with professional experience at your favorite animation studios.

#1 3D Animation School in the U.S. for Production Excellence —The Rookies

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Creative Writing Crafting compelling narratives.

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OPTIONAL CREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATIONS • Scriptwriting • Game Writing • Word and Image

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Creative Writing and Film students eligible for the prestigious Carl Foreman Award

Craft engaging narratives while immersed in an art-centric environment. As a Creative Writing student, you will learn from practicing professionals and close interaction with visiting authors, agents, editors, and publishers. You can also choose to concentrate in scriptwriting, word and image, or game writing.

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Craft engaging narratives for scriptwriting, word and image, and game writing all while immersed in an art-centric environment.

Our alumni have published in The New York Times, The Writer , midnight & indigo, and elsewhere, and work at Art House Literary, Penguin Publishing, Walt Disney, and MI T, among others.

Entertainment Design Translating stories into experiences.

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We love building scale models to visualize our ideas

Getting a critique from my facult y who was an Imagin eer!

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ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN

Create themed spaces and environments that bring your stories to life. Entertainment Design students develop unforgettable experiences for theme parks, museums, concerts, sporting events, hotels, restaurants, and more.

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Dada!, a collaborative project bEtween Graphic Design and Entertainment Design took home a Gold ADDY award!

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Visualizing captivating stories.

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Immerse yourself in a world of visual storytelling. As a Film major you will learn every aspect of the craft, from screenwriting to cinematography and sound to post-production —all while working on real-world projects and on a professional soundstage.

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Fine Arts Catalyst for cultural change.

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Check out more student work on Instagram

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FINE ARTS

Grow your technical and conceptual skills, while fostering an awareness of the historical and contemporary contexts for your work. Strengthen your critical thinking alongside techniques in painting and drawing, photography and media, printmaking, and sculpture.

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Solitude Athena Nugent

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#4 in the U.S. for Game Design and Development —The Rookies

Bring worlds to life. Learn the mechanics of game design, textures, lighting, and player engagement while developing a high-level understanding of storytelling and world-building with access to leading software used by pros.

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Bloodlust Laela Russell

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Game Art featured in the Princeton RevieW Game Design Rankings

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Against God’s Will Jonah Ko

Graphic Design Creating meaningful solutions.

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i’m always insp ired by the work of my peers

For image credits, see page 158

See our SPACE

Bring your designs to life.

Craft bold, eye-catching designs for print and digital media that help businesses, products, nonprofits, events, and spaces stand out. We even have a creative design hub where students and professional staff work side by side to create the College’s professional materials.

Top Graphic Design School —GDUSA

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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Kitschy Katz Loiter Boards Bella Thompson

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Illustration Visualizing ideas and stories.

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Put your imagination to work in the publishing, entertainment, travel, tech, and gaming industries, among many others.

While learning the fundamentals in both traditional and digital media, you will craft images that tell stories and evoke powerful emotions. Choose between illustration and visual development emphases in your sophomore year.

The Societ y of Illustrators awarded 30 Illustration students 37 awards, more than any other art school in the USA

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Seasons Ryan Huang

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Tree Design Sam Zapolla

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Becoming Miriam Schapiro Sky Chandler

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Motion Design

Design in motion for any screen.

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Named #1 Motion Design program in the World —the Rookies

Push the boundaries of visual communication and technology by integrating animation, design, video, typography, stop motion, and sound. Motion Designers use their vis-com skills as 2D & 3D animators, UX/UI designers, VFX artists, title sequence designers, storyboard and pre-viz artists, content creators, graphic designers, and art directors.

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Sustainable Fashion Steven Dvornik and Yael Bloom

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Virtual Reality Development Creating immersive experiences.

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Learn to combine creativit y, logic, and design in our Virtual Realit y Development program.

Create immersive realities that can change the world. As a VR developer, you will design immersive experiences that inform, educate, and entertain, contributing to the ongoing revolution of industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, architecture, and education.

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Virtual Lobby for SIGGRAPH’s VR Theater Susanna Alan, Sophia Pensula, Landon Rowles, Devon Royer, Myles Scott, Vanilope Tang, Nancy Wang, Tianyi Yang, Jason Zarrilli, Yuna Zhai

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Visual Studies Customize your creative career.

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Build your own degree with a curriculum directed by you, combining a liberal arts education with up to three minors. Students develop nimble thinking skills, deliver sharp critical analysis, and communicate their ideas clearly and persuasively.

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Warring Kingdoms Zhifeng Wei

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Orion Jay Suchower

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The Immortal Shrine Zhaojin Jiang

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Carmilla Reimagined Dallas Reynolds

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LIBERAL ARTS

Liberal arts for creatives.

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Ringling’s Liberal Arts program helps students expand their understanding of the social, political, and ideological components of art and creativity. Taught by artists, designers, and scholars, Liberal Arts classes dive into topics like gender and sexualities, forensic psychology, global history, mythology, architecture, climate change and the environment, art history, world cinema, and much more.

Jump into your major in the first year.

Confidence and technique take time to master. So we don’t waste a minute. Like all artists and designers at the start of their career, you’ll need to understand the basics of drawing, design, and color. But at Ringling College, we tailor these freshman foundation courses to the specific needs of our different disciplines. An animator sketches differently than an illustrator, and a filmmaker uses light differently than a photographer, so we’ve designed informed, focused, and highly-specialized courses that let our freshmen jump immediately into meaningful projects that connect directly to the majors they want to pursue.

Student Spotlights

At Ringling College, we believe in the transformative power of creativity. Step into the lives of Ringling students, a world where imagination knows no bounds.

NOSIPHO VILAKAZI SHE/THEY

LOVES

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Taking walks along the campus Bayou Hanging out at Shelf Indulgence Finding secret spots to work

What are you up to outside of class?

I have been working at Sarasota Art Museum as a studio programs assistant this year. It has been amazing so far.

The Education Department does a lot of great work at the Museum with their studio programs and I am learning how everything works, which is very beneficial for me since I am an aspiring museum professional.

Student Spotlights

MOTION DESIGN SENIORS

1ST PLACE WINNERS OF THE 24 HOURS INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION CONTEST

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Hannah Nguyen (she/her) Hei Kuok (she/her)

At Ringling College, we believe in the transformative power of creativity. Step into the lives of Ringling students, a world where imagination knows no bounds.

What was it like to compete in the 24 hours Animation contest?

We had to really plan out our schedule for the whole 24 hours in blocks. We also had to get used to each other’s working styles very abruptly, but we emphasized clear communication, so it wasn’t too hard to figure things out!

How have your four years at Ringling prepared you for career success?

Motion Design provides so many networking opportunities, from the Motion Mixer, where you meet upperclassmen to FutureProof where industry professionals are invited to speak, give advice, and review our portfolios to see if we’re a good fit for their company!

“Competing against 431 teams from 104 different schools was very intense!

Winning made it all worth it!”

LOVE STORY WINNING ANIMATION

Student Spotlights

MOBTAGHA BEJAOUI AMOURI MOTION DESIGN SENIORS HE/THEY MATEUR, TUNISIA LOVES

Making food with friends Walking downtown Having crepes from C’est La Vie

At Ringling College, we believe in the transformative power of creativity. Step into the lives of Ringling students, a world where imagination knows no bounds.

Tell us about your project Genesis.

What is it?

Genesis is an emergent and ever-evolving space for people who are passionate about fashion to come together and create a yearly fashion show. Our values hold creativity and sustainability in high regard. Fashion is about storytelling. I wanted the show to marry the world of theatrics and fashion.

What did you learn from it?

The show helped me bloom into a creative director and understand the responsibilities that come with it. It also taught me to expect the unexpected, to reach out for help, and to dream big, even if you are starting with a zero budget or if it’s your first project.

Establishing connections with people on campus was vital—we worked with people from almost every major in the school!

As the Americans say, go big or go home.

“genesis helped me bloom into a creative director” GENESIS SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW

Student Spotlights

DIEGO VILLARREAL HE/HIM

LOVES

Going to the beach Visiting Selby Gardens Hanging out in the Design Center

CARACAS, VENEZUELA

At Ringling College, we believe in the transformative power of creativity. Step into the lives of Ringling students, a world where imagination knows no bounds.

Did you always know you wanted to be an artist and a designer?

I always knew that I wanted to bridge the gap between art and business management. I figured out that all of this can be done in graphic design, and art direction. In Graphic Design, I have been able to conceptualize and strategize projects and see them to their final stage.

Can you tell us about a big project you took on?

This year, I took the role of Art Director for LIGATURE SHOW XIV: DIMENSIONS, an exhibition showcasing typographic excellence that is organized by the Type Club. This position taught me how to collaborate with a group of designers and tackle large-scale projects such as exhibitions.

“I’ve grown so much as a designer working in this environment that encourages exploration even if it doesn’t make it to the final cut.”

LIGATURE SHOW XIV

Student Spotlights

ANTARA DAVE THEY/THEM PUNE, INDIA

LOVES

Sketching at Ringling Museum Attending musical theater shows Running outdoors

What is your favorite club?

I was co-president of the Figure Enhancement Workshop (FEWS), a figure drawing club that meets three times a week to draw figure models from life. It is a great place to experiment with media, technique, and style since it’s an open space to create whatever you feel like without worrying about a grade. I really enjoyed setting up the model stand creatively and drawing from live models regularly— I filled up so many sketchbooks.

At Ringling College, we believe in the transformative power of creativity. Step into the lives of Ringling students, a world where imagination knows no bounds.

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Ringling College is a fun, supportive community that has tons to offer outside of class. Our intimate campus encourages social engagement, and our staff organize off-campus adventures like kayaking, hiking, and scuba diving. It’s easy to find a pickup basketball game, join a video game tournament, or just chill with your friends in a student lounge.

Sell your work at Artist’s Alley

celebrate Diwali with new friends

Annual Genesis Fashion show

EVENTS

Making zines with The Makers CLUB

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International Student Potluck dinner

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Figure Drawing­—Costume Night

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Plein Air Club

Themed Entertainment Association

Figure Enhancement Workshop

Dance Team

The Brickhouse

Drag Club

Green Ambassadors

TTRPG Club

The Makers CLUB

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Find a team you enjoy, or start one yourself!

Joining a team sport is a great way to get some exercise while hanging out with your friends.

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Our dance team rocks!

Play volleyball outside–year-round!

Compete against local colleges in basketball, volleyball, and so much more.

Ringling Rollers Esports team Join our championship-winning Esports team and get a chance to earn scholarships.

Compete and have fun gaming with friends while learning and growing through creative opportunities and events.

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Nurturing creativity.

Caring for wellness.

Ringling cares for the whole student with a well-stocked fitness center, on-campus health clinic, and free counseling and mental health services.

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Stay active in the fitness center.

Our on-campus Health Center

Unwind during Paws and relax

DIVERSITY AT RINGLING

We celebrate diversity.

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Ringling College celebrates inclusivity and diversity in all forms—national origin, religion, physical characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or any other factor.

The College works to empower students, graduates, faculty, and staff to celebrate their differences in an environment of trust and respect.

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Whoever you are, you are welcome here.

At RINGLING, everyone is welcome. Check out OUR STUDENT LIFE EVENTS and connect with peers and colleagues.

Our students come from more than 50 different countries and nearly every U.S. state

Alumni Spotlights

After years of working hard and prepping for exciting careers ahead, our grads thrive in their creative fields.

JORDAN MCBARNETT ANTARA DAVE ’23 MOTION DESIGN SENIORS he/him MOTION DESIGNER FOR THE TAMPA THEY/THEM BAY BUCCANEERS CITY, INDIA What was a project or an experience that you found valuable, and why?

What advice do you have for current and prospective students?

One valuable project during my sophomore year was the Abstract Title Sequence (ABS).

The assignment was significant for me.

I gained a deeper understanding of cinematic compositions and storytelling through visual language. It earned me a nomination at South by Southwest 2022 (SXSW) alongside professional title sequences from renowned studios.

Stepping out of your comfort zone, both academically and personally, sets you apart and leads to remarkable achievements. The most successful students and alumni are those who explore beyond their comfort zones while prioritizing their physical health and sleep. This balanced approach enhances time management and enriches the overall Ringling experience.

Alumni Spotlights

KRISTEN YUAN ’21 she/her

STORY ARTIST FOR NETFLIX

How did Ringling help prepare you for the professional world?

What advice do you have for current and prospective students?

Ringling has definitely prepared me for the professional world—because the Computer Animation program requires you to handle every part of the pipeline, I feel like I have an edge in my job. I can think like my director would and sense what they’re looking for since I was basically the director for my thesis film.

Make friends! They’ll become your network in the future, and you’ll learn the most from each other. Most of what I’ve learned on the job has been from my coworkers.

After years of working hard and prepping for exciting careers ahead, our grads thrive in their creative fields.

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What kind of value do you feel creativity holds in today’s society?

As a creative you take your experiences, filter them, and make decisions that are unique to you. The result of what each artist distills reflects their lived life, values, and aspirations. Media today is an expression of our values as humans as a collective society—bravery, empathy, resilience, humility—just as ancient myths served that same purpose in the past. Creativity is our humanity. Even outside of art in sectors like tech, advancements are made through creative problem-solving.

“Do your best to find what grounds you in your art and enjoy the process of making —eventually, it’ll resonate and you’ll be where you need to be.”

Alumni Spotlights

GABBY SCIANNA ’21 ANTARA DAVE MOTION DESIGN SENIORS THEY/THEM CITY, INDIA she/her ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER, HOLLISTER CO. How did Ringling help prepare you for the professional world?

What was a project or an experience that you found valuable, and why?

Ringling helped me gain the confidence to jump right into my career. Having endless studio hours and 1:1 experiences with my professors left me ready to be a full-time photographer.

The importance of planning and creating ideation presentations before starting on a project—all of the little details that go into that are essential in the professional world.

We plan our photo shoots in detail for weeks, including our photoshoot concept, locations, models, clothing, and light references. I remember making these for almost every project at Ringling.

After years of working hard and prepping for exciting careers ahead, our grads thrive in their creative fields.

DALLAS REYNOLDS ’23 ANTARA DAVE MOTION DESIGN SENIORS THEY/THEM CITY, INDIA they/them JR. CG LIGHTING ARTIST FOR LAIKA STUDIOS How did Ringling help prepare you for the professional world?

What was a project or an experience that you found valuable, and why?

I valued all of the experiences I had outside the classroom—working at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Activities Office, and Admissions—they allowed me to work with a variety of students and staff with many different life experiences. This prepared me to work in an increasingly global and diverse industry.

Working on the Executive Board for the Student Government Association during my final year at Ringling, and enacting major shifts in the student experience.

We implemented Open Student Forums to hear from students what improvements they wanted to see as well as what was working on campus.

Alumni Spotlights

JOSEPH JANSSEN ’22 ANTARA DAVE MOTION DESIGN SENIORS THEY/THEM CITY, INDIA he/him

IMMERSIVE LAB ENGINEER FOR GENERAL MOTORS

What was a project or an experience that you found valuable, and why?

What sort of pep talk would you give your freshman self?

My senior thesis brought together all of the skills that I learned throughout my time at Ringling. It was the largest project I’d undertaken while leading a team of fellow artists. I still apply the same lessons and team mindset in my current work.

Recognize your strengths and limitations and where you have room to grow.

Perfectionism is the enemy of every artist—don’t be afraid to make mistakes along the way as you develop your craft, this is how you learn.

After years of working hard and prepping for exciting careers ahead, our grads thrive in their creative fields.

How are you combatting fears of AI in your industry/workplace?

What kind of value do you feel creativity holds in today’s society?

At GM, we are looking at strategies to embrace and integrate AI into our workflow to save time and money and provide more opportunities for creative projects. It is a good tool to add to your arsenal and pipeline, not an end-all solution.

It allows us to solve problems in innovative ways. Creativity allows us to broaden our perspective, embrace a sense of adaptability, and eliminate rigid thinking.

“ Don’t be afraid to make mistakes along the way as you develop your craft, this is how you learn.”

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EMILY FRITZ ’20 ANTARA DAVE MOTION DESIGN SENIORS THEY/THEM CITY, INDIA she/her ACCOUNT MANAGER FORTHEY/THEM WATSON DESIGN GROUP What advice do you have for current students?

What sort of pep talk would you give your freshman self?

Please, please, please take advantage of the opportunity you have at Ringling to learn from some of the most creative and talented faculty and peers while you have the chance. You have resources at your fingertips that people all over the country (even the world!) would do anything for, so don’t take it for granted.

You don’t need to have it all figured out!

Just explore the things that pique your interests and try as much as possible— it’s the only way you’ll learn what you like.

While it’s also important to practice selfcare and ensure you take time to rest, the late nights are almost always worth it, and you’ll never regret pushing yourself to be your best.

After years of working hard and prepping for exciting careers ahead, our grads thrive in their creative fields.

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Career Preparation No matter where you are in your career journey, we have resources to help.

For Ringling students and alumni, we offer training and career preparation services, such as job search strategies, resume reviewing, interview training, and portfolio building.

We bring recruiters from top creative companies around the world to deliver presentations and interview students.

You can attend career events, ask questions, and get the information you need to plan and make thoughtful choices about your future.

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INDEX = Industry Experience As Ringling College of Art and Design’s professional education initiative, INDEX brings real business challenges into the classroom.

INDEX provides students with the opportunity to test drive their talents, broaden their professional networks, and work with some of the most innovative companies and organizations in the world, which, in turn, provides unique opportunities and strategic solutions to businesses seeking innovation and inspiration.

Ringling College and The Patterson Foundation partnered in 2012 with the shared goal to strengthen the creative workforce of tomorrow.

INDEX continues the legacy of this partnership by aggregating the myriad experiential opportunities the College has long offered.

Students collaborate on projects for real-world clients, including Rush, a table-top gaming company, and PINC, a creative conference in Sarasota.

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Our alumni are working in the jobs of their dreams.

No Limits.

You won’t be surprised to learn that Ringling College graduates are at the forefront of the art and design industry around the world. Our alumni animate box office blockbusters, design spaces experienced by millions, and exhibit in globally renowned galleries. But did you know that a number of Ringling graduates work for the CIA? Or the Orlando Magic?

Or General Motors?

The range of jobs open to artists and designers is huge. And it’s getting bigger every day.

Business of Art and Design Creative Director Brand Strategist Innovation Consultant UX (User Experience) Strategist Experiential Marketing Manager Social Media Manager Content Strategy Director Marketing and Advertising Executive Digital Campaign Strategist Business Owner Entrepreneur Design Studio Owner Marketing Consultant Creative Marketing Strategist Consumer Insights Manager Trend Analyst / Forecaster Brand Manager Creative Business Consultant Director of Culture and Engagement Creative Services Director Business Developer Corporate Design Manager Communications Director Media Director Events Strategist Research and Development Strategist Production Studio Producer Innovation & Sustainability Strategist Art Director Account Manager Business Analyst Gallery Owner/Director Arts Council Director Arts Administrator Museum / Exhibition Manager Cultural Programs Manager Public Art Administrator Art Buyer / Appraiser Artist Representative / Agent Art Educator Grant Writer Film Production Manager Animation Production Manager Events Designer and Planner TV Production Coordinator Stage / Production Coordinator Live Entertainment Producer Touring Manager Backstage Manager

Production Manager Account Planner Advertising Strategist Campaign Strategist Client Relationship Manager Marketing Analyst Media Planner / Buyer Media Research Analyst Media Supervisor Online Strategy Specialist New Product Developer Design Thinking Facilitator

Computer Animation VFX Creative Director CG Supervisor 3D Animator Character Animator Creature Animator Technical Director Motion Capture Artist AI Animator AI Prompt Engineer AI Prompt Artist Virtual Production Artist Real-Time Animator Real-Time Pipeline Artist Technical Artist Pipeline Technical Artist Shader Artist Material Artist Render Pipeline Artist Render Pipeline Coordinator Visual Development Artist Storyboard Artist Interaction Art Director Interaction Designer Motion Graphics Animator Effects Animator Previsualization Artist Environment Designer Set Designer Location Designer Prop Designer Shading Artist Texture Artist Texture Map Painter Lighting Technical Director Lighting Artist Lighting Compositor Digital Fusion Compositor Title Animator Broadcast Designer Breakdown Artist 2D Production Manager 3D Production Manager Production Coordinator Feature Production Assistant In-Betweener Artist

Maya Generalist Mobile Graphics Animator Morphing Artist Live-Action Animator Post-Production Designer Production Rendering Specialist Orthographic Designer Digital Painter – Animation Senior Design Manager Lead Artist Product Launch Director Creative Technologist Web 3.0 Artist VR Developer AR Developer AI Agent Director

Creative Writing Content Creation Manager Video Game Writer Screenplay Writer TV Writer Story Editor Advertising Writer Speechwriter Songwriter / Lyricist Graphic Novelist / Comic Book Writer Tabletop Game Writer Medical Writer Grant Writer Ghost Writer Book Publisher / Publisher Acquisitions Editor Copywriter Copyeditor Narrative Designer Podcast Scriptwriter Creative Writing Professor Communications Professor Horror Writer Romance Writer Science Fiction / Fantasy Writer Children’s Book Author Young Adult (YA) Author Poet Satirist / Humorist Legacy Writer / Memoirist Biographer Travel Writer Journalist Reporter Columnist Book Critic / Critic Fiction Writer Novelist Short Story Writer Freelance Writer

Content Blogger / Influencer Writer Technical Writer Assistant Copywriter Proofreader Fact Checker / Researcher Greeting Card Writer

Entertainment Design Creative Director Art Director Concept Designer Show Designer Attractions Designer Themed Entertainment Creator R&D Imagineer Experience Architect Immersive Experience Designer Immersive Media Director Virtual Reality (VR) Experience Designer Augmented Reality (AR) Experience Designer Branded Entertainment Designer Experience Design Manager Visitor Experience Strategist Guest Experience Manager Customer Experience Designer Hospitality Designer Show Producer Creative Producer Media Producer Show Writer Production Show Set Designer Sets and Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Technical Designer Signage Designer In-Show Graphics Designer Graphics Implementation Designer Visualization Designer Planning Specialist Exhibit Designer Exhibit Fabricator Model Builder Animator Engagement Content Creator Interactive/Digital Project Manager Technology Coordinator Project Manager Theme Park Planner

Film Film Director Executive Producer Screenwriter Cinematographer / Director of Photography Film Editor VFX Artist Sound Designer Production Designer Art Director – Feature Films Branded Content Producer Vertical Drama Director Studio Producer Marketing Specialist Microdrama Producer Motion Graphics Designer Storyboard Artist Set Designer Costume Designer Makeup Department Head Casting Director Lighting Designer Lighting Technician Gaffer Key Grip Best Boy Camera Operator Assistant Director Assistant Producer Assistant Editor Production Manager Production Assistant Props Production Designer Dialogue Editor Digital Color Specialist Colorist Digital Compositor Digital Recording Director Foley Artist Music Editor / Scoring Crew Script Supervisor Title Designer Utility Sound Technician Location Manager Location Scout Interactive Art Director Field Supervisor Global Film Strategist Film Educator TV Writer Video Game Writer Foreign Film Promoter

Fine Arts Artist Painter Sculptor

Mixed Media Artist Digital Artist Video Artist Multimedia Technician Creative Coordinator Director of Photography Photo Stylist Studio Lighting Expert Digital Printmaker Digital Asset Manager Digital Image Retoucher Photo Restorer Photo Studio Manager Photo Sales Manager Gallery Owner Gallery Manager Gallery Photo Curator Art Dealer Art Broker Art Investment Advisor Art Appraiser Museum Curator Museum Manager Collection Care Specialist Exhibition Designer Director of Public Art Arts and Culture Program Director Arts Festival Director Arts Grant Writer Art Association Director Art Preservationist Art Restorer Art Conservationist Art Historian Art Educator Art Therapist Artist Representative Set Designer Scenic Artist Costume Designer Mask Artist – Film Printmaker Surface Artist Textile Artist Installation Artist Sketch Artist Promotional Photographer Advertising Photographer Commercial Photographer Fashion Photographer Food Photographer Event Photographer Sports Photographer Travel Photographer Aerial Photographer Drone Specialist Architectural Photographer Interior Photographer Real Estate Photographer Magazine Photographer

Broadcast Photojournalist Combat Photographer News Photographer Image Archives Coordinator Digital Image Archivist Social Media Content Creator Visual Stylist Color Corrector Cosmetic Retoucher

Game Art Creative Director Cinematic Director Art Director Technical Director Lead Artist Principal Artist Senior Concept Artist Senior Character Artist Senior Environment Artist Senior Technical Artist Senior Animator UX/UI Director UX/UI Artist VFX Artist Technical Lighting Artist Lighting Artist Cinematic Artist Gameplay Animator 3D Modeler Character Artist Environment Artist World Builder / Environment Designer Concept Artist Procedural Artist Texture Artist Hard Surface Artist Prop Artist Level Designer Animator 3D Animator 2D Artist Storyboard Artist Matte Painter Game AI Artist Game Systems Designer Motion Graphics Artist Game Capture Artist Outsource Manager Pipeline Technical Artist 3D Printing Artist Arch-Viz Artist Product Designer Graphic Designer Illustrator Show Designer Experience Designer

Immersive Experience Designer Creative Manager VR/AR Artist Game Producer Project Manager Quality Assurance Analyst Marketing Artist Social Media Content Creator Community Manager Art Recruiter Freelance Artist

Graphic Design Creative Director Art Director Design Director – Print Media UX/UI Designer Experience Design Strategist Interactive Creative Director Trend Analyst / Forecaster Brand Manager Creative Business Consultant Brand Consultant Global Brand Manager Brand Campaign Designer Visual Identity Art Director Identity Designer Logo Designer Typography / Typeface Designer Product Designer Packaging Designer Packaging and Sustainability Designer Point of Purchase Designer Signage Designer Wayfinding Designer Environmental Graphics Designer Editorial Designer Book Designer – Interactive Communications Director Photo Art Director / Editor Presentation Artist Trade Show Designer Production Manager Creative Services Manager Creative Imaging Coordinator Corporate Marketing Designer Exhibit Planner / Designer Environmental Designer Experience Design Strategist Film Title Designer Freelance Event Designer Publications Director Social Media Director Sports Graphic Designer Website Art Director

Website Designer / Developer Mobile Web Designer Digital Publication Designer Online Experience Designer Multimedia Art Director Multimedia Designer Interactive Media Designer Motion Graphics Designer Video / Film Graphic Designer Virtual Graphics Designer App Designer Brand Experience Designer E-learning / Instructional Designer Digital Marketing Designer

Illustration Art Director VFX Artist (Visual Effects) Concept Artist Visual Development Artist Animator (2D and 3D) Illustrator – Video Games Character Artist UX Illustrator (User Experience) Storyboard Artist Previsualization Artist Medical Illustrator Scientific Illustrator Broadcast Illustrator 3D Modeler Color Stylist Lighting Artist Environment Artist Prop Designer Character Designer Book Cover Illustrator Digital Illustrator Children’s Book Illustrator Graphic Novel Artist / Writer Editorial Cartoonist Promotional Illustrator Comic Book Illustrator Packaging Illustrator Surface Designer Pattern Creation Designer Fabric Print Artist Home Textiles Designer Fashion Illustrator Toy Designer Map Illustrator Botanical Illustrator E-Greeting Card Illustrator Live Caricature Artist Tattoo Designer Illustrator Sketch Artist Portrait Artist

Muralist Gallery Artist Set Designer – Film and TV Set Painter – Theater Music Video Set Painter Imaging Specialist Digital Printmaker Art Preservationist Art Restorer Art Conservationist Art Educator Art Historian Arts Grant Writer Arts and Culture Program Director Art Therapist Artist Representative

Motion Design 2D and 3D Animator Creative Director Art Director Motion Designer Motion Graphics Designer UX/UI Motion Designer Augmented Reality Designer Interactive Art Director Interactive Media Designer Experience Designer Experience Strategist Digital Product Designer Interface Designer UX/UI Strategist User Experience Lead User Interface Designer Games Designer Mobile App Developer Mobile Graphics Animator Mobile Web Designer On-Air Motion Designer On-Air Art Director Projection Mapping Designer Title Sequence Designer Film Titles Animator and Designer PreViz Designer Stop Motion Animator Storyboard Artist Compositor Visual Effects Designer Special Effects Designer Film Sequence Specialist Video Compressionist Videographer Broadcast Designer Television Effects Creator Content Creator Graphics Editor Image Design Director

Production Specialist Production Editor E-Learning Media Developer Phone Screen Designer Touchscreen UX/UI Designer Creative Entrepreneur Audio Visual Specialist Design Director – Broadcast

Virtual Reality Development VR Project Manager VR Engineer VR Developer Game Director AR/VR Systems Engineer Simulation Engineer VR Research Scientist Software Developer Product Engineer VR Specialist VR Creator Immersive Experience Designer Metaverse Experience Designer World Builder VR Environment Designer Level Artist Lead Artist 3D Artist 3D Generalist 3D Modeler Technical Artist Visualization Artist Medical Visualization Specialist Scientific Visualization Artist Spatial and Visualization Engineer VR Content Producer Virtual Production Artist Interactive Animator Cinematic Animator Interaction Designer VR Interaction Engineer VR Sound Designer / Spatial Audio Engineer Haptics Designer / Engineer Game Designer VR Surgical Simulation Specialist VR Medical Training Designer VR Therapy Designer (Physical & Mental Health) VR Anatomy Visualization Specialist Healthcare VR Product Manager VR Architectural Visualizer

VR Urban Planner VR Interior Designer VR Landscape Designer VR Heritage Preservation Specialist

Visual Studies Creative Director Art Director Brand Strategist Brand Manager UX Strategist (User Experience) Interactive Designer Interface Designer Service Designer Website Designer Multimedia Producer Video Producer Filmmaker Screenwriter Entrepreneur Marketing Manager Communications Content Strategist Events Strategist Exhibit Designer Exhibition Producer Designer Book Designer Character Artist Studio Artist Mixed Media Artist Muralist Costume Designer Curator Immersive Media Curator Art Consultant Art & Technology Consultant Art Educator Art Historian Critic Arts Critic Trends Specialist Social Media Professional Editor Archivist Digital Archivist Collections Specialist Prototype Maker Researcher Cultural Journalist Cultural Experience Designer Visual Storytelling Specialist Projection Mapping Designer Interactive Installation Artist Public Art Designer Creative Technologist + many more!

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Student Work Credits Computer Animation (page 32-33) Amanda Mai Elena Serenko Skylar Levine Entertainment Design (page 46-47) Ally Jacobson Sophie Ruiz Stella Pappi Brian Gweon Nate Leahy Sam Salfali Beck Perez Film Curtain Call (page 54-55) Will Mauricette: Writer, Director, Co-Sound Designer Zach Rodriguez: Co-Writer, Producer, Sound Designer Tony Gallucci: Cinematographer Roman Christaldi: Production Designer Allison Plante: Editor Walk of Generations (page 58) Delaney Mann: Writer, Director Milena Montero: Producer Alejandra Cintrón Rivera: Cinematographer Sam Russell: Production Designer Stanley Crenshaw: Editor Matthew Peterson: Sound Designer Code Red (page 59) Jada Poon: Writer, Director Katerina Mullen: Producer Natasha Thornton: Cinematographer Michael Boomer: Production Designer Evan Draper: Editor Troy Logan: Sound Designer Writing Done Right (page 60) Sam Russell: Writer, Director, and Producer Stanley Crenshaw: Writer, Director, and Producer Tony Gallucci: Cinematographer Delaney Mann: Production Designer Nicholas Horne: Editor Alex Johns: Sound Designer Contagious Swagger (page 60) Calvin Callins Jr.: Writer, Director, and Sound Designer Lucas McFarland: Producer Justin James Colón: Producer

Jackson Fowler: Cinematographer Daniel Webster: Production Designer Ethan Paonessa: Editor Blinds Wide Open (page 61) Ben Sutherland: Writer and Director Ana Brighton: Producer Jeno Broschofsky: Cinematographer and Editor John Baxter: Production Designer Jackson Fowler: Production Designer Justin Lombardi: Sound Designer Fine Arts (page 62-63) Christina Antoniou Lizi Budagashvili Rick Li Ro Maiti Game Art (page 70-71) Pris Chng Vivian Tan Graphic Design (page 78-79) Daniel Mainou Reyes Samantha Mandato Katelyn Matikonis Matthew Abolafia Emma Stoecklein Jayden Badillo Ivy Jenkins Illustration (page 86-87) JT Chen Elena May binti Saini Jeffery Nova Reynoso Makaela Striffler Motion Design (page 94-95) Hannah Nguyen Yuki Li Jisoo Kim Sehee Kim Steven Dvornik Lucia Alonso Eiras Visual Studies (page 110-111) Mafer Bencomo Arevalo Jayce Chung Ping Ho End Page Images Various Ringling College students and alumni

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