Certificate Programs

Computer Graphics

These certificates provide a firm grounding in basic elements through advanced techniques. In these fast-moving fields, we offer the opportunity to use, learn, and understand the various types of specialized equipment that exist in today's electronic design and animation studios.

• Computer-Aided Design and Visualization
• Computer Animation and Video
• Electronic Imaging and Illustration
• Electronic Publishing
• Interactive Media

Photography and Digital Media

Photography as artistic medium and visual communication crosses international divides, and the advent of digital photography has made taking photos accessible to all of us. This program is designed for serious amateurs, those who would like to take their techniques, vision, and current knowledge to another level, or those interested in changing careers, preparing for a master's degree, or pursuing personal growth. The coursework for this program offers beginning fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced classes in black and white and digital photography.

Fine and Decorative Art Appraisal

Growing popularity through television programs has generated high interest in personal property appraisal. Pratt Institute's Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS), in an exclusive collaboration with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), is pleased to announce its certificate program in Fine and Decorative Art Appraisal. The Pratt Certificate Program will prepare you to become skilled appraisers, and/or develop a thorough appreciation of collectable items. Through lecture, demonstration, and display, you will lear  the history, theory and practice for skillfully appraising and/or collecting a wide variety of collectable items.

Sustainable Building, Infrastructure Design and Management - NEW

Designers have long been able to meet the needs of their clients and businesses by using their creativity to blend form and function.  Today’s world of limited resources and changing economic and environmental values requires a new set of tools to design a sustainable world.

This Certificate program, Sustainable Building, Infrastructure Design and Management, brings designers into 21st century design by building on their existing design skills and enhancing them with cutting-edge skills and knowledge, enabling them to meet the new goals and challenges of sustainability.

Audio Engineering and Production

Master Class Series - NEW

The Platinum award-winning producers from Midtown Sound have teamed up with Pratt to offer an amazing new training program in ProTools and Audio Engineering titled: "Principles of Sound Design and Production." Learn everything from the basics of signal flow to recording, editing, mixing and mastering your project. Take control of your music and take it to the next level!