Film B.F.A.

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About Film/Video

The Film/Video major provides a foundation in all aspects of the moving image while inspiring students to explore various modes of filmmaking, including narrative, documentary and experimental. Pratt's Film/Video program emphasizes conceptual and artistic development and encourages collaboration with students in other disciplines. The department promotes critical thinking and independence across the vast spectrum of media making.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film

Film/Video offers a Film B.F.A. The four year program is structured to offer parallel production courses in the latest image and sound techniques at each level of the curriculum. Students acquire foundation skills while developing their own artistic vision. Courses covering project development, production, critical analyses and contemporary issues augment the education of the media makers of the future.

During their course of study, students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities provided by Pratt's close proximity to New York City, including internships, industry events and screenings and exhibitions. At the close of the fourth year, the program culminates in a senior film project that students can produce in any genre and in a variety of media formats. The projects, which are screened at an end-of-year show, become students' portfolios for graduate school applications, film festival submissions and as calling cards to potential employers.

Current Faculty & Staff

• Leighton Pierce, Department Chair
• Dianne Bellino, Acting Assistant Department Chair
• Eric Trenkamp, Assistant to the Department Chair
• Jacob Burckhardt, Adjunct Assistant Professor
• Lisa Crafts, Visiting Assistant Professor
• Matthew Hysell, Visiting Instructor, Film/Video Technician
• Josh Koury, Assistant Professor
• Ross McLaren, Adjunct Associate Professor
• Deborah Meehan, Professor
• John Murphy, Adjunct Assistant Professor
• Alexander Noyes, Adjunct Assistant Professor
• Jacqueline Ochs, Adjunct Associate Professor
• Sasha Sumner, Adjunct Assistant Professor
• Ramzy Telley, Assistant Professor
• Florina Titz, Visiting Instructor, Film/Video Technician

Curriculum

U2170-Requirements for BFA (Film), 2011

Semester 1

Complete these courses.

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FDC-143 Drawing I: Figure and General

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FDC-163 Light/Color/Design I

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PHOT-101 Photography I

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FILM-109 Video I

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HA-115 Survey of Art I

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HMS-101A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

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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-164 Light/Color/Design II

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PHOT-102 Photography II

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FILM-141 Film I

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HA-116 Survey of Art II

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HMS-103A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

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Semester 3

Complete these courses plus 5 studio elective credits.

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FILM-242 Film II

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FILM-290 Project Development

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FDC-157 3-Dimensional Design I

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HA-215 Survey of Art: Nineteenth Century

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SS/PHIL

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Semester 4

Complete these courses plus 4 studio elective credits.

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FILM-209 Video II

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FILM-281 Graphics and the Moving Image

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FDC-158 3-D Design II

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HA-216 Survey of Art: Twentieth Century Art

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCI

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HA-341 Film: Early Film to WWII

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Semester 5

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

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FILM-301F Film III

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FILM-301V Video III

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FILM-212 Ways of Seeing Cinema

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CH-300 World Civilizations I

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Semester 6

Complete these courses plus 4 studio elective credits.

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FILM-302F Film IV

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FILM-302V Video IV

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FILM-305 Sound Design & Editing

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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 studio elective credits and 2 liberal arts elective credits.

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FILM-401F Film V

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FILM-401V Video V

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FILM-441 Major Seminar: Film

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SS/PHIL

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Semester 8

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits and 5 liberal arts elective credits.

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FILM-402F Film VI

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FILM-402V Video VI

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