<p>Yes, the coursework for the digital arts BFA is intensive. DS is also in Honors College and it’s quite do-able, though he’s very busy, works very hard and it requires being well-organized and proactive. He came in with 12 advanced placement credits, so that helps, as well. Honors is considered a ‘minor’ and those courses fulfill many of the GE requirements. DS recently applied for a second minor (in Television), but he won’t hear back for awhile. </p>
<p>His coursework this year as a freshman looked something like this:</p>
<p>Fall term: Introduction to Digital Arts (3 credits), Fundamental Graphics 1 for Digital Arts (life drawing for animators, 3), History & Aesthetics of Digital Arts (3), Honors course (Death, Self and Society, 3), Honors Forum (1), FFC course (3). TOTAL 16 credits.</p>
<p>Spring term: Mechanics of Motion (3), Fundamental Graphics 2 for Digital Arts (3), Introduction to Visual Storytelling (3), Storytelling in Digital Arts (3), Honors course (Universal Geometry, 3). Total 15 credits.</p>
<p>He is well on his way and–with a decent amount of planning–will certainly be able to graduate in four years (and keep his merit awards). We made clear that merit awards (and our support) expire after four years, so he’s highly motivated to stay on track. So far, so good! Hope this helps.</p>