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 | |
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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 |