Author: Precollege Blogger

  • Processing film is much harder than it seems

    Welcome back to my 3rd blog post! I have been quite busy this week so this post might be a little late. This week I have been taking photos for my class. Our homework this week was to take pictures with a theme. My theme is action shots. I have been taking pictures of my…

  • In the Halls: Rena

      Student: Rena from Mendham, NJ Program: Saturday Live Spring 2018 Precollege Course: HMW 157 Introduction to Menswear Sewing Describe your personal style? Stylish, Trendy. Where do you go on your breaks from class? Starbucks. What is your favorite thing about FIT? Meeting new people and being in an environment that I love. Who or…

  • In the Halls: Jordan

      Student: Jordan from Nutley, NJ Program: Saturday Live Spring 2018 Precollege Course: HAR 087 Advanced Design Art Techniques 2 Describe your personal style? Edgy, Grungy. Where do you go on your breaks from class? Starbucks or Prett. What is your favorite thing about FIT? I love getting the experience and meeting new people. Who…

  • Instructor Spotlight: Daniel Silverstain

    Daniel Silverstain, a former musician and record artist from Israel, is an accomplished designer whose design work spans from Calvin Klein to Philip Lim. He is a graduate of FIT. He discovered his passion for design on a trip to India where he practiced knitting, screen-printing, and jewelry making. Daniel began his design career in…

  • In the Halls: Imani

    Student: Imani from NYC Program: Saturday Live Spring 2018 Precollege Course: HIL 012 Drawing for Illustration Describe your personal style? I would say my personal style is girly, edgy, and fun! Where do you go on your breaks from class? I usually go to the vending machines or sometimes continue to work in class. What is your…

  • Get Out Of the “Dark” About Darkroom Photography

    Traditional film and darkroom processes have been undeniably dying out over the past several decades with the invention of the digital camera. The new generation of photographers is following an interesting trend, though, with a sudden enthusiasm for the film medium. It’s a craze led by the likes of Gucci muse Petra Collins that can…