Semester Requirements
Malcolm Spaull, Administrative Chair
(585) 475-2779, mgscdm@rit.edu
Program overview
The BFA degree program in film and animation is for students who recognize the moving image as an expressive force uniquely important to modern life. The school will develop students’ production skills and acquaint each with film, video, and animation as creative media.
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes production, with students beginning their first semester working in 16mm film and animation and continuing with production work every semester until they graduate. Students may choose one of two options: animation or production. The school’s goal is to prepare students who are able to produce, creatively and practically, their own independent work and/or fulfill professional production responsibilities in any medium suitable to their interests and abilities.
Through lectures and laboratories, students develop individual skills in moving-image communications and learn the aesthetic principles governing the art. Technology and technique are never taught as an end in themselves but in terms of learning to use the tools necessary to achieve a creative goal in relation to the audience.
Students in the film and animation major produce several short films or animations by working through all phases of production: scripting, production planning, budgeting, shooting, editing, and sound design. Students further their learning of visual and sound artistry through hands-on experience with camera and sound equipment. Film, video, and animation projects are designed by individual students. A wide variety of styles and intentions is expressed in the department’s work.
Utilizing research, critical thinking, creativity, and a range of problem-solving principles, students are taught to address complex motion imaging workflow issues within the constraints of time, space, budget, and technology. Graduates enjoy a variety of career opportunities, from feature film and television post-production to imaging equipment design and essential motion imaging technology research and development.
Film and animation (animation option), BFA degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| SOFA-101 | Production I | 3 |
| SOFA-121 | LAS Perspective 1: Animation Survey | 3 |
| SOFA-106 | Film Syntax | 2 |
| SOFA-111 | Film Viewings | 1 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| SOFA-107 | Principles of Animation | 4 |
| SOFA-112 | Fundamentals of Screenwriting (WI) | 3 |
| SOFA-122 | Fundamentals of Computers and Imaging Technology (SMTL) | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-108 | Drawing for Animation | |
| SOFA-209 | Object and Character Creation | |
| Second Year | ||
| SOFA-205 | Basic Sound Recording | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-203 | 2D Animation I: Dynamics | |
| SOFA-215 | Animation I | |
| SOFA-222 | Stop Motion Puppet Fundamentals | |
| SOFA-224 | Tradigital Animation | 3 |
| SOFA-225 | Performance Resources for Animation | 3 |
| SOFA-227 | Animation Pre-Production | 3 |
| SOFA-217 | Animation Production Workshop I | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-204 | 2D Animation II: Movement | |
| SOFA-216 | 3D Animation II | |
| SOFA-223 | Advanced Stop Motion Techniques | |
| SOFA-228 | Animation Scriptwriting and Storyboard | 3 |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| LAS Perspective 3 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| SOFA-317 | Animation Production Workshop II | 4 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| LAS Perspective 4 | 3 | |
| LAS Elective (SMTL) | 3 | |
| SOFA-302 | Business and Careers in Animation | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-304 | 2D Animation III: Performance | |
| SOFA-316 | 3D Animation III | |
| SOFA-306 | Senior Thesis Seminar | 1 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SOFA-406 | Senior Thesis I | 4 |
| SOFA-408 | Senior Forum | 1 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| SOFA-407 | Senior Thesis II | 4 |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 121 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
(SMTL) Refers to science, math, technical literacy requirement.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
† History and aesthetics courses include History and Aesthetics of Animation (SOFA-241) and History and Aesthetics: Animation Stories (SOFA-242).
‡ SOFA electives include the following courses: Alternative Frame by Frame (SOFA-582), Character Design (SOFA-577), After Effects for Animators (SOFA-576), 3D Lighting and Rendering (SOFA-575), Particles and Dynamics (SOFA-581), Programming for 3D Animators (SOFA-586), Building the 3D Character (SOFA-583), Advanced Object and Character Creation (SOFA-309), Digital Sculpting (SOFA-587), Fusion Production (SOFA-573), Concept Design and Development (SOFA-574), or DVD Authoring (SOFA-388).
Film and animation (production option), BFA degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| SOFA-101 | Production I | 3 |
| SOFA-121 | LAS Perspective 1: Animation Survey | 3 |
| SOFA-106 | Film Syntax | 2 |
| SOFA-111 | Film Viewings | 1 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| SOFA-102 | Production II | 4 |
| SOFA-112 | Fundamentals of Screenwriting (WI) | 3 |
| SOFA-122 | Fundamentals of Computers and Imaging Technology (SMTL) | 3 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| SOFA-202 | Production Processes | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-206 | Directing the Actor | |
| SOFA-207 | Acting for Film and Video | |
| SOFA-208 | Dramatic Structure | 3 |
| SOFA-205 | Basic Sound Recording | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| SOFA Production Workshop§ | 4 | |
| SOFA Craft Choice** | 3 | |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| SOFA Production Workshop§ | 4 | |
| History and Aesthetics courses† | 6 | |
| SOFA Electives‡ | 6 | |
| SOFA-301 | Business and Careers in Film | 3 |
| LAS Elective (SMTL) | 3 | |
| SOFA Craft Choice** | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| SOFA-306 | Senior Thesis Seminar | 1 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SOFA-406 | Senior Thesis I | 4 |
| SOFA-408 | Senior Forum | 1 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| SOFA-407 | Senior Thesis II | 4 |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 121 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
(SMTL) Refers to science, math, technical literacy requirement.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
† History and aesthetics courses includeFilm Sound Theory-Music (SOFA-262),Film Sound Theory-Effects (SOFA-261), Documentary Film History (SOFA-366), International Film History (SOFA-362), New Documentary Issues (SOFA-361).
‡ SOFA elective courses includeAudio Introduction for Media (SOFA-165),Digital Effects and Compositing (SOFA-271),Cinematography and Lighting (SOFA-263),30-Second Commercial Production (SOFA-266),Writing The Feature I (SOFA-363),Writing The Feature II (SOFA-364),Mixing and Sound Design (SOFA-372),Underwater Cinematography (SOFA-272),Advanced Production Immersion (SOFA-371).
§ SOFA production workshop courses include Documentary Workshop (SOFA-211),Fiction Workshop (SOFA-212), Radical Cinema Workshop (SOFA-213).
** SOFA craft choice courses include Advanced Sound Recording (SOFA-321), Camera Choreography (SOFA-322), Advanced Editing (SOFA-323), Advanced Directing the Actor (SOFA-324), Advanced Acting for Film (SOFA-325), Writing the Short Film (SOFA-326).
Admission requirements
For information on undergraduate admission, including freshman and transfer admission guidelines, please refer to the Undergraduate Admission section of this bulletin.
Portfolio guidelines: Specific instructions on portfolio submission for applicants to the film and animation major are available in the college's introductory section of this bulletin or on the college website (http://cias.rit.edu/prospective-students/portfolio-guide/). The review committee is looking for work that is original in concept and content. It does not necessarily need to be motion media, but should be visual or aural. Examples include films/videos, photos, drawings, paintings, sculpture, stop-motion puppets, scripts, storyboards, and original music.
An inventory sheet or table of contents should accompany portfolios. Videos should be on mini-DV, DVCAM, VHS, DVD, or DVDROM. The movie files on a DVDROM must be in QuickTime or MPEG2 format. No AVI or other digital video architectures files. NTSC or ATSC (HD) only. Still images should be on DVDROM or CDROM in jpeg or tiff format. Slides in 35mm format are acceptable, but they must be presented in sleeves. No boxes or carousel trays will be accepted. Sound design should be no longer than 10 minutes in length and must be presented in CD format.
Writing policy
The School of Film and Animation has a minimum writing requirement within each of its degree programs. A copy of the school’s official writing competency policy may be obtained from the department or from the Office of Academic Student Services.
Additional information
Summer session
The School of Film and Animation offers a limited selection of courses during the summer term. These range from beginning courses to those requiring a substantial background. For information on summer courses, please contact the school.
Memberships
The school maintains memberships in a number of professional organizations: Animation World Network, College Art Association, Rochester Audio Visual Association, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, University Film and Video Association, Siggraph, and BEA. The school also is a certified Apple Training Center for Professional Applications.
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Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
The BFA degree program in film and animation is for students who recognize the moving image as an expressive force uniquely important to modern life. The school will develop students’ production skills and acquaint each with film, video, and animation as creative media.
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes production, with students beginning their first quarter working in 16mm film and animation and continuing with production work every quarter until they graduate. Students may choose to specialize in motion pictures, video, or traditional or computer animation. The school’s goal is to prepare students who are able to produce, creatively and practically, their own independent work and/or fulfill professional production responsibilities in any medium suitable to their interests and abilities.
Through lectures and laboratories, students develop individual skills in moving-image communications and learn the aesthetic principles governing the art. Technology and technique are never taught as an end in themselves but in terms of learning to use the tools necessary to achieve a creative goal in relation to the audience.
Students in the film and animation program produce several short films or animations by working through all phases of production: scripting, production planning, budgeting, shooting, editing, and sound design. Students further their learning of visual and sound artistry through hands-on experience with camera and sound equipment. Film, video, and animation projects are designed by individual students. A wide variety of styles and intentions is expressed in the department’s work.
Utilizing research, critical thinking, creativity, and a range of problem-solving principles, students are taught to address complex motion imaging workflow issues within the constraints of time, space, budget, and technology. Graduates of the BS program will enjoy a variety of career opportunities, from feature film and television post-production to imaging equipment design and essential motion imaging technology research and development.
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their academic advisers with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Film and animation, BFA degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 2065-201 | Introduction to Film Production | 4 |
| 2065-202, 203 | Digital Production I, II | 8 |
| 2065-206 | Story and Structure | 2 |
| 2065-216 | Fundamentals of Computer Imaging | 3 |
| 2065-221 | Materials and Processes of Moving Image | 2 |
| 2065-222 | Film Language | 4 |
| 2065-263 | Single-Frame Motion | 2 |
| 2065-331 | Introduction to Animation | 4 |
| 2065-342 | Scriptwriting I | 3 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| 1720-050, 051 | First-Year Enrichment | 2 |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 2065-344 | Post-production Processes | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Production Emphasis: | ||
| 2065-316 | Production Processes | 5 |
| 2065-324 | Live-Action Pre-production | 3 |
| 2065-343 | Scriptwriting II | 3 |
| Film/Video Production Workshop | 4 | |
| Film Animation History and Aesthetics | 12 | |
| Film/Animation Electives | 9-12 | |
| Animation Emphasis: | ||
| 2065-352 | Animation Pre-production | 4 |
| 2065-427 | 2D Computer Animation | 4 |
| 2065-457 | Introduction to 3D Modeling Animation | 4 |
| 2013-211, 212 | Foundation Drawing | 6 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| 2065-333 | Animation Production Workshop | |
| 2065-447 | Experimental Animation Workshop | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| 2013-213 | Foundation Drawing | |
| 2013-231 | 2D Design | |
| 2013-241 | 3D Design | |
| Film/Animation History and Aesthetics | 6-8 | |
| Film/Animation Elective | 3-4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 2065-413 | Senior Project Seminar | 1 |
| Open Electives | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Production Emphasis: | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| 2065-387 | Writing the Short Film | |
| 2065-376 | Dramatic Structure for Film/TV | |
| Choose one of the following: | 8 | |
| Production Workshop: Documentary/Experimental/Fiction | ||
| 2065-387 | Writing the Short Film | |
| Film/Animation History and Aesthetics | 6-8 | |
| Film/Animation Electives | 8 | |
| Animation Emphasis: | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| 2065-361 | Introduction to 3D Computer Animation I | |
| 2065-478 | 3D Computer Animation II | |
| 2065-332 | Advanced Animation Tools | |
| 2065-363 | Scriptwriting for Animation | 3 |
| 2065-437 | Advanced Animation Workshop I | 4 |
| 2065-438 | Advanced Animation Workshop II | 4 |
| Film/Animation History and Aesthetics | 3-4 | |
| Film/Animation Electives | 6-8 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Open Elective | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 9-12 | |
| Production Emphasis and Animation Emphasis: | ||
| 2065-507, 508, 509 | Senior Project 1, 2, 3 | 12 |
| 2065-512 | Senior Forum | 2 |
| 2065-513 | Career Preparation | 2 |
| Film/Animation History and Aesthetics | 3-4 | |
| Film/Animation Electives | 9-12 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 184-195 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
Film and animation (animation option), BFA degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| SOFA-101 | Production I | 3 |
| SOFA-121 | LAS Perspective 1: Animation Survey | 3 |
| SOFA-106 | Film Syntax | 2 |
| SOFA-111 | Film Viewings | 1 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| SOFA-107 | Principles of Animation | 4 |
| SOFA-112 | Fundamentals of Screenwriting (WI) | 3 |
| SOFA-122 | Fundamentals of Computers and Imaging Technology (SMTL) | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-108 | Drawing for Animation | |
| SOFA-209 | Object and Character Creation | |
| Second Year | ||
| SOFA-205 | Basic Sound Recording | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-203 | 2D Animation I: Dynamics | |
| SOFA-215 | Animation I | |
| SOFA-222 | Stop Motion Puppet Fundamentals | |
| SOFA-224 | Tradigital Animation | 3 |
| SOFA-225 | Performance Resources for Animation | 3 |
| SOFA-227 | Animation Pre-Production | 3 |
| SOFA-217 | Animation Production Workshop I | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-204 | 2D Animation II: Movement | |
| SOFA-216 | 3D Animation II | |
| SOFA-223 | Advanced Stop Motion Techniques | |
| SOFA-228 | Animation Scriptwriting and Storyboard | 3 |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| LAS Perspective 3 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| SOFA-317 | Animation Production Workshop II | 4 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| LAS Perspective 4 | 3 | |
| LAS Elective (SMTL) | 3 | |
| SOFA-302 | Business and Careers in Animation | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-304 | 2D Animation III: Performance | |
| SOFA-316 | 3D Animation III | |
| SOFA-306 | Senior Thesis Seminar | 1 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SOFA-406 | Senior Thesis I | 4 |
| SOFA-408 | Senior Forum | 1 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| SOFA-407 | Senior Thesis II | 4 |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 121 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
(SMTL) Refers to science, math, technical literacy requirement.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
† History and aesthetics courses include History and Aesthetics of Animation (SOFA-241) and History and Aesthetics: Animation Stories (SOFA-242).
‡ SOFA electives include the following courses: Alternative Frame by Frame (SOFA-582), Character Design (SOFA-577), After Effects for Animators (SOFA-576), 3D Lighting and Rendering (SOFA-575), Particles and Dynamics (SOFA-581), Programming for 3D Animators (SOFA-586), Building the 3D Character (SOFA-583), Advanced Object and Character Creation (SOFA-309), Digital Sculpting (SOFA-587), Fusion Production (SOFA-573), Concept Design and Development (SOFA-574), or DVD Authoring (SOFA-388).
Film and animation (production option), BFA degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| SOFA-101 | Production I | 3 |
| SOFA-121 | LAS Perspective 1: Animation Survey | 3 |
| SOFA-106 | Film Syntax | 2 |
| SOFA-111 | Film Viewings | 1 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| SOFA-102 | Production II | 4 |
| SOFA-112 | Fundamentals of Screenwriting (WI) | 3 |
| SOFA-122 | Fundamentals of Computers and Imaging Technology (SMTL) | 3 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| SOFA-202 | Production Processes | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOFA-206 | Directing the Actor | |
| SOFA-207 | Acting for Film and Video | |
| SOFA-208 | Dramatic Structure | 3 |
| SOFA-205 | Basic Sound Recording | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| SOFA Production Workshop§ | 4 | |
| SOFA Craft Choice** | 3 | |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| SOFA Production Workshop§ | 4 | |
| History and Aesthetics courses† | 6 | |
| SOFA Electives‡ | 6 | |
| SOFA-301 | Business and Careers in Film | 3 |
| LAS Elective (SMTL) | 3 | |
| SOFA Craft Choice** | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| SOFA-306 | Senior Thesis Seminar | 1 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SOFA-406 | Senior Thesis I | 4 |
| SOFA-408 | Senior Forum | 1 |
| History and Aesthetics course† | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| SOFA-407 | Senior Thesis II | 4 |
| SOFA Elective‡ | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 121 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
(SMTL) Refers to science, math, technical literacy requirement.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
† History and aesthetics courses includeFilm Sound Theory-Music (SOFA-262),Film Sound Theory-Effects (SOFA-261), Documentary Film History (SOFA-366), International Film History (SOFA-362), New Documentary Issues (SOFA-361).
‡ SOFA elective courses includeAudio Introduction for Media (SOFA-165),Digital Effects and Compositing (SOFA-271),Cinematography and Lighting (SOFA-263),30-Second Commercial Production (SOFA-266),Writing The Feature I (SOFA-363),Writing The Feature II (SOFA-364),Mixing and Sound Design (SOFA-372),Underwater Cinematography (SOFA-272),Advanced Production Immersion (SOFA-371).
§ SOFA production workshop courses include Documentary Workshop (SOFA-211),Fiction Workshop (SOFA-212), Radical Cinema Workshop (SOFA-213).
** SOFA craft choice courses include Advanced Sound Recording (SOFA-321), Camera Choreography (SOFA-322), Advanced Editing (SOFA-323), Advanced Directing the Actor (SOFA-324), Advanced Acting for Film (SOFA-325), Writing the Short Film (SOFA-326).
Admission requirements
For information on undergraduate admission, including freshman and transfer admission guidelines, please refer to the Undergraduate Admission section of this bulletin.
Portfolio guidelines: Please see portfolio guidelines listed in the introductory section for this college for specific instructions on portfolio submission for applicants to the film and animation program. The review committee is looking for work that is original in concept and content. It does not necessarily need to be motion media, but should be visual or aural. Examples include films/videos, photos, drawings, paintings, sculpture, stop-motion puppets, scripts, storyboards, and original music.
An inventory sheet or table of contents should accompany portfolios. Videos should be on mini-DV, DVCAM, VHS, DVD, or DVDROM. The movie files on a DVDROM must be in QuickTime or MPEG2 format. No AVI or other digital video architectures files. NTSC or ATSC (HD) only. Still images should be on DVDROM or CDROM in jpeg or tiff format. Slides in 35mm format are acceptable, but they must be presented in sleeves. No boxes or carousel trays will be accepted. Sound design should be no longer than 10 minutes in length and must be presented in CD format.
Writing policy
The School of Film and Animation has a minimum writing requirement within each of its degree programs. A copy of the school’s official writing competency policy may be obtained from the department or from the Office of Academic Student Services.
Additional information
Summer session
The School of Film and Animation offers a limited selection of courses during the summer quarter. These range from beginning courses to those requiring a substantial background. For information on summer courses, please e-mail the school: sofa@rit.edu.
Memberships
The school maintains memberships in a number of professional organizations: Animation World Network, College Art Association, Rochester Audio Visual Association, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, University Film and Video Association, Siggraph, and BEA. The school also is a certified Apple Training Center for Professional Applications.