The Color Science master of science degree program is an interdisciplinary program consisting of required courses in color vision, psychophysics, colorimetry, optical radiation measurements, color appearance, and color modeling, elective courses that build on the student's background and interests, and either a research thesis or graduate project. Graduates are in high demand and have accepted industrial positions in electronic imaging (Xerox, Kodak, Hewlett Packard, Apple, Tektronix, Dupont, Canon, Polaroid) color instrumentation and formulation (Macbeth, Hunter, Xrite), and basic and applied research (Gemological Institute of America, International Paper).

You can obtain further details about the this MS program at the Munsell Color Science Laboratory website.

Students interested in this degree program need background in the following subject areas: Calculus (numerical integration), Matrix algebra (matrix multiplication and inversion), Statistics (descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression), Psychology, Technical writing, Programming (C++, or IDL, or Matlab)

Most of these topics are contained within the Imaging and Photographic Techology degree requirements. However, it is recommended that students considering the MS in Color Science graduate program after the BS in Imaging and Photographic Technology complete the following concentration electives for greater depth:

-> Psychology of Perception 0514-445
-> Elementary Statistics 1016-309
-> Matrix Algebra 1016-331

Note: Completion of the above math courses would enable you to later take additional courses in Applied and Mathematical Statistics such as Multivariate Analysis I and II, 0307-830,831.

Students considering this unique degree program are encouraged to take Applied Colorimetry (1050-702) as a Concentration Elective during their Senior year providing their GPA is 3.0 or above. This course is offered every Fall quarter.

Note: Enrollment in this course is an aid in obtaining highly-competitive graduate support in the form of tuition and stipend. The instructor, Dr. Roy S. Berns, is also the Coordinator of the Color Science program. By taking this course, he will get to know you and your capabilities.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Roy S. Berns
R.S. Hunter Professor
Munsell Color Science Laboratory
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
54 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604 USA
Phone: 716-475-2230
Fax: 716-475-5988
Internet: rsbpph@rit.edu