Ithaca College and its representatives on occasion take photographs and video footage of individuals or groups at events that are open to the public or in public venues and spaces on campus, including but not limited to exterior walkways, performance and athletic areas, and common areas of publicly accessible buildings. This statement serves as public notice of the College’s intent to do so and by participating in a program of Ithaca College, you—or your parent/guardian if you are under 18 years of age—grant Ithaca College, and its employees and agents, the right to make, use, and publish in whole or in part any recorded footage in which your name, likeness, image and/or voice may be included. Ithaca College shall have complete ownership of such recordings in which you or your performance or contribution appears. If you are a student and object to the College’s publication of your image or likeness, you have the right to withhold your permission for the College to use identifiable images of you by filling out a form at the Office of the Registrar. If you have any questions about this Notice, you may contact the College’s Office of Communications at marcom@ithaca.edu.
Consent for Photos and Videos
Photographs at college locations and events
I'm planning to take photos at my college event. Do I need to gather an additional multimedia release forms?
Ithaca College provides a standard consent form for use when photographing or filming individuals on campus. Consent Form Requirements:
- Posed photographs require a signed release.
- For candid photography, use professional judgment to determine whether a release is necessary.
- When filming or photographing in an enclosed space, such as a classroom, state clearly what is being recorded and how the material may be used. Provide attendees a reasonable opportunity to decline participation. When time does not permit individual releases within a group setting, issue a clear verbal announcement and allow sufficient time for individuals to opt out.
- When photographing in public spaces, ensure equipment and activity are clearly visible so that bystanders can identify that a professional shoot is taking place.
- Photography or video related to sensitive subject matter requires a documented explanation of intended use and signed releases from all individuals involved.