Digital Arts B.F.A.

Mission Statement

Undergraduate Digital Arts students in Pratt's Digital Arts program develop their artistic sensibilities through the study of the theory, practice, and history of new media.Working closely with highly accomplished faculty, students apply contemporary practices in the fine arts and creative industries to the production of digital animation, motion arts, and interactive artworks. Students are expected to integrate their required studies in the liberal arts and sciences into the development of substantive artworks. Bachelors emerge prepared for graduate study or professional work and are poised to make meaningful and culturally responsible contributions in the digital arts.

Learning Outcomes

In Pratt’s Department of Digital Arts, undergraduates will develop aesthetic sophistication, digital craftsmanship, conceptual sophistication related to digital media and an understanding of the potential of art and technology. Graduates demonstrate an expertise in their discipline, a unique voice in their medium and a knowledge of historical works in art and technology. Students then learn to create professional documentation and presentation skills to launch their careers in the Digital Arts.

Curriculum

Requirements for BFA in Digital Arts, 2012

Semester 1

Complete these courses.

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FDC-143 Drawing I: Figure and General

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FDC-157 3-Dimensional Design I

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FDC-163 Light/Color/Design I

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FDC-180 4-D Design I

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HMS-101A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

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HA-115 Survey of Art I

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Semester 2

Complete these courses.

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FDC-144 Drawing II: Figure and General

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FDC-158 3-D Design II

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FDC-164 Light/Color/Design II

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FDC-181 4-D Design II

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HMS-103A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

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HA-116 Survey of Art II

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Semester 3

Complete these courses plus 3 DDA required elective credits and 2 studio elective credits.

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DDA-200 Graphics Programming I

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DDA-300 3D Computer Modeling Computer Graphics

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HA-215 Survey of Art: Nineteenth Century

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS OF FILM OR
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SS/PHIL

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Semester 4

Complete these courses plus 6 studio elective credits.

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DDA-320 Interactive Media Interactive Media

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HA-216 Survey of Art: Twentieth Century Art

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS OF FILM OR
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCI

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Semester 5

Complete these courses plus 6 DDA required elective credits and 4 studio elective credits.

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CH-300 World Civilizations I

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SS/PHIL

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS OF ART HISTORY

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Semester 6

Complete these courses plus 6 DDA required elective credits and 4 studio elective credits.

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CH-400 World Civilizations II

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCI

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Semester 7

Complete these courses plus 3 DDA required elective credits, 4 studio elective credits, and 4 liberal arts elective credits.

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DDA-400 Senior Project I

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Semester 8

Complete these courses plus 5 studio elective credits and 6 liberal arts elective credits.

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DDA-410 Senior Project II

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