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Hello First Year Students! Thanks to those who attended the Illustration Town Hall today. I hope you enjoyed the chicken. As promised...here is the slide show that was presented. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rdNbXELzVLtJipHdH09f3WYsScvvhpRc?usp=share_link IMPORTANT FOLLOW-UPS! Author/Illustrator Certificate is open to students from any track or major! The certificate consists of three ELECTIVES which anyone can take at anytime. Important knowledge for next year...... You do not need to be in the Visual Development Emphasis/Track to take... ILLU 311 Visual Development I ILLU 312 Visual Development II ILLU 313 Figure Anatomy Only ILLU 411 Visual Development III and ILLU 412 Visual Development IV are restricted to students accepted into the Visual Development track. Internship Opportunities Please consider creating a LinkedIn account and connect with myself and career services. We repost numerous internship opportunities when they pop up. I just reposted several from Disney Imagineering, Titmouse, etc. Get use to researching these opportunities so you can prepare when your ready to apply!
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Hello Sophomores, Thank you for attending the town hall today. IMPORTANT FOLLOW-UPS! Author/Illustrator Certificate... is open to students from any track or major! There are no restrictions on this certificate. Visual Development Emphasis/Track Anyone in the Illustration track can take as an elective: ILLU 311 Visual Development I ILLU 312 Visual Development II ILLU 313 Figure Anatomy Only ILLU 411 Visual Development III and ILLU 412 Visual Development IV are restricted to students accepted into the Visual Development track.
2027 VISUAL DEVELOPMENT ART TEST IMPORTANT All students interested in the Visual Development track MUST submit an Art Test. The Art Test is designed to give you a realistic sense of the Visual Development process and the type of work expected in this field. It should help you determine whether this way of working, and this area of the industry, is a good fit for you. If you complete the Art Test and are accepted, you are not required to choose the Visual Development track. You may still choose to continue with the Illustration track. Because space in the Visual Development track is limited, we ask that students who accept a spot be prepared to commit to the full two-year track. This helps ensure that the limited seats are available to students who are serious about pursuing Visual Development and is fair to everyone applying. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ART TEST FOLDER https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rdNbXELzVLtJipHdH09f3WYsScvvhpRc?usp=share_link DEADLINE January 18, 2027 at 11:59 PM Late submissions will NOT be considered for review or acceptance. FOLDER CONTAINS -2027 Visual Development Art Test -Instruction Sheet -Slideshow from the Town Hall Meeting -Folder for all Art Test submissions DEADLINE January 18, 2027 at 11:59 PM Late submissions will NOT be considered for review or acceptance. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read the content of the Art Test Folder thoroughly. Make sure you understand all requirements before beginning your work. Instructors are not permitted to assist students with the Art Test. Please see attached flyer for checklist. Email djuengel@c.ringling.edu and chess@c.ringling.edu with any questions. Good luck!!!
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Ligature XVII - Call for Entries - Deadline October 9 This year the 17th Annual Ligature Show will take place THIS SEMESTER in the Stulberg Gallery. The theme is âTactileâ a.k.a. work made by hand. Submit your work for entries for inclusion in this gallery exhibition produced by Type Club. Scan the QR code on any posters around campus for click the Type Club Linktree to learn more and submit. Email questions to email for questions: ligaturexvii@gmail.com Prizes will be awarded in categories of: Type in Motion This yearâs guest Juror will be Jess Goldsmith! Coming to us straight from her presentation at Adobe MAX. Stay tuned for details about her presentation about her work and process on opening day for the exhibition. But for now, get those entries primed and ready to submit. |
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Ringling's Visiting Writers Forum Welcomes NANCY ROMINGER Date: TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Goldstein Library, Room 113 (Orkin Room) Nancy Rominger is a theater director, dramaturg, and new play development leader who has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of playwrights, theaters, and new work. Her career has included leadership roles at theaters across the country, including Florida Studio Theatre, where she oversees new play development, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival, where she served for 12 seasons as Associate Artistic Director and Director of the Southern Writers' Project.
At Florida Studio Theatre, Nancy has led the theater's new play development efforts, overseeing commissions, readings, workshops, and the Burdick New Play Festival. At Alabama Shakespeare Festival, she helped develop more than 40 new American plays and musicals, many of which went on to receive world premiere productions and subsequent productions at theaters across the country.
Over the course of her career, Nancy has worked with writers as a director, dramaturg, producer, reader and advocate for new work. She has directed more than 20 world premiere productions and has worked with playwrights at every stage of the process, from early drafts and developmental readings to fully realized productions. She is particularly interested in the often messy journey between finishing a script and figuring out what comes next-and in helping playwrights find the collaborators, resources and opportunities that can help their work move forward. |
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Hello Ringling College Students, Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus community is a shared responsibility and your participation matters. As part of the College's commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment and meeting compliance requirements, all students are required to complete the compliance training.
Ringling College of Art and
Design is using Vector LMS to meet required annual training for
all our students. You will receive an email notice from Vector Solutions LMS. You
will need to complete the assigned training course by the deadline. Your timely
completion helps us continue to strengthen our campus culture, where every
student can learn, participate, and belong.
Thank you for taking an
active role in building a community grounded in respect, accountability, safety
and inclusion.
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Illustrators! Tomorrow Sean Murray and Sarafina will be hosting an off campus drawing session at Fogartyville so feel free to stop in and say hi and draw some models! See flyer. Christina
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Help save lives locally! The SunCoast Blood Centers Blood Drive is happening tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, right here on campus. Location: Academic Center Loop Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. A photo ID is required. Donors can choose a $30 e-gift card and receive a wellness checkup. Stop by the blood bus and help make a difference in our community. Scan the QR code on the flyer to book your appointment. Please email fitness@ringling.edu with any questions! Audrianna Goss Recreation, Wellness, and Esports Coordinator |
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Hello Ringling Students - SGA Election Day has arrived! From now until Tuesday, September 15th, at 11:30 AM - aka the beginning of the SGA General Body meeting - you can vote for who you would like to have as your representative for the 26-27 school year. You are being invited to vote for three (3) First-Year Senators. The nominees are: Lillian Castellani Autumn Krapfl Sebastian Lissage Yuna Lee Caleb Lobrutto Owen Dougherty Tomas Cadavid Cailea Chalton Belen Gamio Commuter Senator nominees are: Layna Malave Elizabeth Lukas Liana Lucchese Creative Technologies Senator Nominees are: Miumiu Yang Please find the ballot to vote, here: https://forms.gle/KV5ytuedZxHjrLaw5 If you are having any difficulty voting or have questions, please reach out to us at sga@c.ringling.edu!
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FOOD 4 THOUGHT SESSION: Nacho Your Average Networking **Next Week** WEDNESDAY, September 16th 11:30am - 12:15pm Location: Goldstein Library-Room 113 (first floor)
The Center for Career Services presents our 3rd Food 4 Thought session! Join the Career Services team to learn and listen about how to network without cringing. FREE SNACKS will be provided and even a weekly raffle for valuable prizes! Attend all 6 Food for Thought sessions, and you will be entered into a raffle drawing for the grand prize! Remember to bring your punch card. Food4Thought is a multi-week, student-focused lecture series on career-building topics. Each session will be presented at lunchtime to ensure students are able to attend outside of their scheduled classes. The Center for Career Services brings in a variety of industry professionals, Ringling College faculty, staff, and alumni to speak on these topics. Please feel free to bring your lunch, snacks will also be provided. Check out the F4T website link below for the full list of this year's exciting sessions!
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The First Year Studio Program presents PRO ARTIST TALK Our next guest is....... Joe Pepe Tuesday September 15 7 pm Morganroth Auditorium Pizza! Snacks! While they last. This is an event open to all students. Joe Pepe is a highly accomplished American effects animator, conceptual artist, and character designer best known for his pivotal role in creating the iconic look of the Na'vi in James Cameron's Avatar. Spanning over three decades, Pepe's career marks a transition from traditional and digital 2D effects animation at Disney to high-profile creature and visual development design for major Hollywood blockbusters. Ask him about Predator. More into: efreeber@c.ringling.edu |
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Hello Student Convention Goers! Attached is the Off-Campus Absence Form. If you are attending a convention or conference, you may use this form to request an excused absence. Important:
Signatures are required in this order:
There are several approvals required, so do not wait until the last minute! |
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Ringling Illustration Class of 2027 Illustration Gift Competition! Create an illustration for the senior class gift to celebrate your graduation year!
ENTRY GUIDELINES File Specs:
Color Requirements:
Required Text Elements:
Theme:
Submission Specs:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QYtULXLdEysZ2VzBboCjHwnJD3Ylsn3A?usp=sharing
VOTING DETAILS
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT & AWARD
Need inspiration? Check out attached examples from the past three years. These were printed via a third party BUT the winner can decide if they prefer an in house print like woodcut, vinyl cut, etc. The more creative the better! Good luck! Christina
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Hello Ringling Students,
The local non-profit organization ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA is celebrating 100 Years of "The Sarasota School" and they want to make sure that they are also supporting the next 100 years of good design and designers, so they have announced that tickets to their Fall 2026 lectures will be free-of-charge to local college students.
Here is their schedule of events: https://www.architecturesarasota.org/events_programs
(Lectures begin in October).
To secure a ticket, sign up for the individual lecture on the Eventbrite platform by selecting the "Young Mod / Student ticket" option. Remember to bring your valid Student ID when you attend the event.
ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA hopes to see you there! Dr. Christopher S. Wilson
Architecture and Design Historian
Liberal Arts Program
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Care For Your Creative:
Fall 2026 Support & Counseling Groups Groups meet weekly at the Peterson Counseling Center unless otherwise noted. Learn more about these groups via our Group Interest Form! Addressing Anxiety and Strengthening Self-Confidence
Do you struggle with speaking up for yourself, not feeling deserving of having "more", or have a negative internal monologue that you can't seem to quiet? This counseling group can help you gain insight on how to manage symptoms of anxiety, while also learning strategies to develop and improve your self-esteem. This group will also assist you in learning more about yourself while connecting with others who face similar challenges. Healthy Relationships Building and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and partners can be a struggle. In this group, weâll introduce skills and ideas to help you build healthier relationships. Topics will include setting boundaries, relationship red flags, healthy digital relationships, communication styles, and self-advocacy. The Resilience Project: DBT Skills Group This DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills group helps students build resilience by providing practical skills to manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, regulate mood, and improve relationships. Students will learn: · How to navigate life's challenges without resorting to harmful behaviors. · To accept reality while changing unhelpful patterns. · How to foster stability and growth. First-Year Student Counseling Group This group is just for first-year students. This 6-week group will help students with adjusting to college life and provide a space to connect with other first-year students. We will discuss finding resources and belonging on campus, in addition to coping with the experience of starting college. International Student Gathering This will be a supportive space for international students to get together to talk about their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Weâll discuss the unique challenges of being an international student. You will receive emotional support and deepen your sense of connection with fellow international students. Rest & Revive Rest & Revive's restorative yoga allows one to let go of the stresses of daily life. This practice is a form of deep rest and a great remedy for mental tension and pressure. Without effort, one is guided through simple centering breath and meditative exercises to further induce a peaceful state. The Neurodivergent Guide to Socializing Basic and fundamental socialization skill building for those struggling to initiate and maintain meaningful friendships/relationships. Review of social introduction skills and social self-awareness. A safe space to practice socialization with other group members. Grief & Loss Group This weekly counseling group will help you grieve the death of a loved one in a community. Youâre not meant to deal with loss alone. Youâll have an intentional and supportive space to share your experiences of loss. We will discuss helpful information about the stages/process of grief, identify the impact of loss in your life, work through various emotions, find new ways of coping, and integrate the reality of the loss. Trauma Therapy Group This weekly therapy group will provide you with an emotionally safe and supportive space to gain a better understanding of your past traumatic experiences. You will be able to identify emotions, sensations, and behaviors related to your trauma, develop a deeper connection with your peers, and learn skills to navigate through emotional triggers. |
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We are
excited to announce the launch of the new Campus & Community 2 Career NACE
Competency Badge Program!
The
Campus & Community 2 Career program at Ringling College of Art and Design
is designed to help students build and demonstrate essential career readiness
skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
competencies. The program features eight distinct competency areas, such as
communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism, each offering
a structured track of interactive sessions that emphasize experiential learning
through service. By engaging in real-world, service-based activities, and
campus leadership opportunities, students apply their skills in meaningful
contexts while making a positive impact in their communities.
Students
who complete all six sessions within a specific competency track earn a digital
badge recognizing their achievement. These badges serve as verified evidence of
skill development and can be shared on LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and
portfolios, helping students showcase their career readiness and stand out to
employers.
How do
I gain a badge? · Attend all six sessions
associated with the specific badge.
Can I
take the sessions out of order? · Yes. You can take
the sessions a-la-carte or in order. If you take sessions a-la-carte, you
may complete the badge over multiple years while you are at Ringling College.
Are
there specific badges that certain student years should attend? · The program is open to
the entire campus and students may attend any and all sessions offered no
matter what year they are in for their academic journey. · If you would like to
follow the intended track for students below is the recommended sessions and
years, but students are not required to adhere to this order. o First Year: Career & Self Development (fall semester); Professionalism
(spring semester) o Second Year: Communication (fall semester); Critical Thinking (spring
semester) o Third Year: Leadership (fall semester); Teamwork (spring semester) o Fourth Year: Technology (fall semester); Equity & Inclusion (spring
semester)
How do
I find out more information about the sessions?
Any
questions? Please email kpriest1@ringling.edu.
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The Student Health Center, in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital's RENEW program, is offering free nutrition coaching for students this year. Meet one-on-one with an SMHCS Registered Dietitian to review your eating habits and health goals. You'll get personalized guidance, practical nutrition tips, and strategies to help you feel your best.
Call (941) 309-4000 or email medical@ringling.edu for more information. |
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Dear Ringling College Students, The
Center for Student Success invites you to join us in celebrating Hispanic and Latine
Heritage Month throughout September! This month-long observance honors the rich
contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latine communities on the history,
culture, and achievements of the U.S. Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month runs
from September 15 to October 15, aligning with the independence anniversaries
of several Latin American countries. We are
excited to offer a series of events that will allow us to explore and
appreciate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of these communities.
Please
see the attached poster to see the schedule of our upcoming events. We look
forward to celebrating with you and encourage you to contact us at studentsuccess@ringling.edu for
any questions or feedback. Warm
regards, The
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I am writing to communicate the permanent appointment of Paul Downs as Department Head for Computer Animation. Paul has served in an interim capacity and has, in that time, demonstrated exceptional leadership, creative vision, and an unwavering commitment to the success of the CA community including students, faculty, and staff. Paul Downs is an alumnus of the Computer Animation program,
having earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation from Ringling in
2001 - a connection to the institution that began even earlier when he attended
Ringling Pre-College in 1996. He brings to this role a rare combination of
industry expertise and academic dedication. As a professional animator with
credits at DreamWorks, Blue Sky Studios, Reel FX, and Electronic Arts -
spanning beloved projects such as Kung Fu Panda 4, the Ice
Age franchise, Rio, and Ferdinand - and
as an active screenwriter with projects for Apple TV+, Annapurna Pictures, and
20th Century Fox, he possesses the technical and creative breadth that prepares
students comprehensively for a rapidly evolving industry. Paul has served on the Computer Animation faculty since 2011, and his interim tenure as Department Head has been marked not only by strong day-to-day leadership, but by a transformative impact on departmental culture and momentum. Faculty Feedback As part of our review process, faculty were invited to share their observations and assessments of Paul's performance. The response was overwhelmingly and uniformly positive. A representative selection of faculty voices is presented below:
The faculty response to Paul's leadership has been exceptional in both its unanimity and its depth of feeling. In less than one academic year, he has physically improved departmental spaces, launched the 2D Character Animation major, nurtured a cohesive and motivated faculty team, elevated the student experience, and strengthened the department's external profile - all while maintaining the trust, respect, and enthusiasm of his colleagues. Congratulations to Paul Downs, Department Head for Computer Animation. We are grateful for your work and dedication to the college. |
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Greetings! As we start the 2026-2027 Academic Year, I want to remind you of your responsibility to read the Student Handbook so that you are aware of the College's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures. There is also very helpful information about various departments and Ringling College in general. Additionally, you are required to sign the form (link below) acknowledging that you understand this responsibility. Thanks in advance for your timely cooperation! https://studenthandbook.ringling.edu/ https://forms.gle/ESXnTkjBuCpaenxx7
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Attention: Mail Services Semester Hours and Location: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00pm The Mail Services Office is located on the first floor of the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall (on the corner of Old Bradenton Road and Greensboro Lane.) When ordering items for delivery to Mail Serives. Please use your name as it appears on your Ringling ID as well as your box number. Failure to address your mail/packages in the correct format may result in delays, or miss-delivery. Picking Up Your Mail/Packages: Student mail is delivered to the Mail Services daily. When a package or letter arrives you will receive an email from "Brynka" stating that you have received package/letter. Please allow 30 mins for processing after you receive your email. You may then come to the Mail Services window. Yo will need your student ID as proof for delivery. When ordering Amazon packages being delivered to
campus, please do not add any
additional delivery information other than your Ringling address. DO NOT CHANGE THE TIME OR REQUEST EARLY DELIVERY. Mail Services has preset delivery times and locations
with Amazon. This allows packages to be processed in a timely manner. Giving
additional information such as specifying delivery times and or other locations
will override Ringling's preexisting information. Thus causing additional
delays. An Amazon Locker: TICO is
available for your convenience. The lockers are located near the bike racks behind the
Ulla Searing Student Center. These lockers will provide 24 hour access to
delivered package. You can choose the locker by following these
instructions: go to âProceed to Checkoutâ. Then
select âSee nearby pickup locationsâ, choose âAmazon Locker
â Ticoâ, and click âplace your orderâ. Additionally, you
can save this location for future deliveries by accessing your account,
selecting âYour Addressesâ, click âadd addressâ, select âor find an Amazon
pickup location near youâ, and select âAmazon Locker â Ticoâ, the click âadd to
address bookâ. Food and Same Day Deliveries: Mail Services only received deliveries from UPS, USPS, FedEx, Amazon: Mail Services DOES NOT receive any âSame Dayâ Food or Supplies from the following, but not limited to: Hello Fresh, Uber Eats, Door Dash, Publix, Target, Michaels, Walmart, Amazon-Whole Foods, or Weee. If you choose to use these services you will be required to meet them at the Greensboro Ln. Gate upon arrival. Best, Chuck Brantley
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