DESIGN + MEDIA

Philadelphia University's Digital Animation program builds on an established and highly respected design curriculum to address both continuing and emerging industry needs. It prepares students to produce animation for broadcast, feature films, simulations, and interactive venues such as the web, video games, and museum exhibits.

Students in the Digital Animation program begin with a year of common design foundation with their Digital Design and Graphic Design colleagues. In the second year, they are introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques of animation through a combination of lecture, screenings, and exploratory exercises, culminating in a short animated film. Students then combine their knowledge of design with deeper studies of motion and timing, 2D and 3D techniques, storytelling, the history of the medium, and contemporary practices and practitioners.

Digital Animation students utilize standard professional animation tools to create their portfolio, culminating in a senior capstone project. Generous studio time with standard professional tools and frequent critiques with both classmates and teachers enable the students to create animation of exceptional quality. In addition, students are given the opportunity to exhibit their work to the general public at semi-annual animation showcases. Whenever possible, students are encouraged and equipped to engage the broader community of professional animation.