Digital Arts, BFA (3-D Animation)
Students focus on self-expression using form and motion, time-based narrative, live action, and digital animation techniques. Courses include 3-D modeling, 3-D animation, character design, rigging, character animation, storyboarding and storytelling, motion dynamics, lighting and rendering, video editing, and audio editing. Recommended electives include contemporary issues in film and video, history of animation, 2-D animation, character design and rigging, scripting, audio and video, compositing and special effects, 3-D printing, and advanced digital animation techniques.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FDC-140 | Visualization/Representation | 3 |
| FDC-150 | Space, Form, Process | 3 |
| FDC-160 | Light Color Design Lab | 3 |
| HAD-111 | Themes in Art and Culture I | 3 |
| HMS-101A | Literary and Critical Studies I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FDC-141 | Visualization/Representation/Concept | 3 |
| FDC-161 | Light Color Design Studio | 3 |
| FDC-180 | Time and Movement | 3 |
| HAD-112 | Themes in Art and Culture II | 3 |
| Social Science "Global" Core Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| DDA-240 | 3D Modeling I | 3 |
| DDA-241 | 3D Animation I | 3 |
| DDA-242 | 3D Animation Studio I | 3 |
| HAD-366 | History of Animation | 3 |
| Social Science "Thinking" Core Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DDA-243 | 3D Modeling II | 3 |
| DDA-244 | 3D Lighting and Rendering | 3 |
| DDA-245 | 3D Animation Studio II | 3 |
| DDA-270 | Video Editing | 3 |
| HMS-201A | Literary and Critical Studies II | 3 |
| Math/Science Core Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| DDA-350 | 3D Animation II | 3 |
| DDA-351 | 3D Animation Studio III | 3 |
| DDA-280 | Audio for Digital Media | 3 |
| HMS-430S | Special Topics in Literary/Cultural Theory | 3 |
| History of Art and Design Elective | 3 | |
| Department Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| DDA-352 | 3D Post-Production | 3 |
| DDA-392 | 3D Animation Senior Projects Development | 3 |
| HMS-320S | Special Topics: Creative Writing New York School Film | 3 |
| Pratt Integrative Course | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Post-Core Elective | 3 | |
| All Institute Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| DDA-402 | 3D Animation. Senior Projects I | 3 |
| Departmental Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Post-Core Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Post-Core Elective (300/400 level) | 3 | |
| All Institute Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| DDA-412 | 3D Animation Senior Projects II | 3 |
| DDA-415 | Professional Practices | 3 |
| Department Elective | 3 | |
| All Institute Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 126 | |