I did go to RIT (BFA in Commercial Photography 1989) and I AM going to RIT (current student for MS Color Science, I'm in the second year). I still think black is the way to go. You would never use a white studio for copy work. As someone who has done a fair amount of catalog work, I will "weigh in on this." Black is best (and copy work does not necessarily have the same demands as catalog work anyhow). Neutral gray walls are not necessary for evaluating the image on the monitor, as the room will be fairly dark anyhow. Black is the best way to go for reproducing artwork.