Our accelerated, career-track programs will get you out of the classroom and into your job faster.
With options in Game Design, Graphic Design, and Illustration, our professional degree programs provide an intensive curriculum taught by top NY designers. In just two years, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a creative industry and leave with a curated portfolio. The same number of specialized degree credits as a 4-year program in half the time. Less time, less cost, all the benefits.
Notable Alumni
BROLGA
After graduating in 2019, Associate Degree Alum Tom Dowling, aka Brolga, (AOS Illustration) hit the ground running. Brolga is a prolific street artist, muralist, illustrator and designer and has worked with brands like Nike, Apple, H&M, Impossible Foods, Lego, Target, Jaguar, Dr. Martens, PayPal and Mini Cooper. His work has been featured in publications including The New York Times and Marie Claire.
JEFF DENG
Jeff Deng (AOS 2023) is a multidisciplinary Graphic Designer and Illustrator born and based in Queens. He has created work with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Transportation Alternatives, Sierra Club Magazine, Adbusters, and Keepsake House. Since graduating from the AOS program at Pratt, Jeff has been working as a designer at Scholastic in the Trade Marketing department.
NANCY STAMATOPOULOS
Nancy Stamatopoulos (AOS Graphic Design ’85) earned her degree at Pratt Manhattan’s original location on 30th St. and Lexington Avenue and landed a job in advertising after graduation. She also found herself freelancing for Milton Glaser, which led her to the publishing world in Rockefeller Center and jobs at Time Magazine, Money, Business Week and more. Nancy has served as a Board Member at the Society of Publication Designers and has also taught classes in publication design, typography, graphic design and Adobe applications for 3 decades at several universities-including her alma mater. She is currently working as an Art Director, Photo Stylist and Educator.