Department of Film, Animation and New Media

Faculty: Associate Professor Walker, Chair; Professors Echeverry, Plays; Associate Professor Perkins; Assistant Professors Curry, Dinehart, Gonçalves; Assistant Teaching Professor Ridlen.

The Department of Film, Animation and New Media aims to prepare filmmakers and visual producers to participate in the vanguard of the 21st century. In keeping with the mission of The University of Tampa, students learn by doing and thinking with courses in studio production, using state-of-the-art facilities, computer labs, digital cameras and production suites. Designed to foster creative expression and professional technique, the curriculum includes hands-on studio classes in narrative, documentary, experimental and animation filmmaking; screenwriting; producing; and digital media and imaging; 3D animation, printing and modeling; digital and interactive media; and experimental computing. Each program includes courses in critical studies structured to educate, challenge, and inspire future professionals.

Degree Programs in Film, Animation and New Media

BFA in Film and Media Arts

B.A. in Film and Media Arts

          Minor in Animation

BFA in New Media

          Minor in New Media

          Minor in Digital Media

          Minor in Interactive Media