Good design can inform, inspire, challenge, electrify and enrich the world around us. Come to Manhattan to find yourself in a city full of inspiration and to Pratt’s Associate Degree Department to lose yourself in your work.
As a Graphic Design student in the Associate Degree Department, you will be immersed in studio courses from day one. Our intensive programs deliver the same number and level of art and design courses as a BFA program in half the time by eliminating gen-ed courses. This allows us to give students a complete education as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will begin with foundational art and design courses that set the basis for advanced courses in graphic design, communication design, package design, interactive media, typography and more.
The Experience
Focused, efficient, and embedded in a tight-knit community, our two-year Graphic Design Associate Degree program gives you access to core components of the Pratt experience in a highly intensive curricular experience. You will work with faculty at the forefront of their industries in a carefully curated program to prepare you for your next step.
State of the Art Tools
Through rigorous attention to production, technique, and contemporary aesthetics, you’ll develop your art and design practice and with it, agency to create change. You will have access to traditional art and design studios, labs with cutting edge hardware and software and print facilities with endless possibilities.
Internships
New York is full of opportunities for internships in the Graphic Design fields. We encourage all our second year AOS students to gain invaluable experience through an internship. Using what has been learned in the classroom, you will get a feel for real-world implementation and the challenges and rewards that come from working in your chosen field. Once you have found an opportunity of interest, we will help guide you along the application process. Our students have held internships in a range of industries, from The Painting Center to Marvel Studios.
Learning Resources
We develop disciplinary fluency in our program of study and we celebrate the interdisciplinary nature of design critical to address the plurality and complexity of the environments in which we operate. Learning resources.
Our Faculty
In the Associate Degree Department, you will be surrounded by faculty consisting of New York’s leading professionals who have both excellence and expertise in their fields and a deep passion for teaching the next generation of creative professionals. With an emphasis on personal attention for each student our department ensures you will get the guidance and mentorship you need to thrive.
Pratt’s distinguished alums are leading thriving careers, addressing critical challenges and creating innovative work that reimagines our world, at a diverse selection of companies and institutions. They also go on to become entrepreneurs and principals leading their own studios and businesses.
Our AOS Graphic Design alumni are set up for success with a well-rounded education allowing them to pursue work in a variety of fields. Whether you are looking to work at an agency, in-house with a brand, freelance or apply your skills to other industries, with an AOS degree in Graphic Design your path to excellence is already paved.
Where They Work
Harrison Jude – Adweek
Chantal Hernandez – Hearst Magazines
Dana Baumgartner – Mouth & iGourmet
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📢 The hottest topic just became a class at Pratt.
We’re excited to announce a new and innovative all-institute elective course coming to Pratt this Fall: ASIL-103P AI and Creative Practice! This course is taught by Professor Corinne Wight to foster an open discussion to deepen your understanding of how AI is affecting the creative field. It's a conversation you can't afford to miss!
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🎨 Opening Reception - "Light Travels"
Come celebrate the launch of this summer exhibition featuring paintings by recent department graduate, Usman Sadiq!
đź“… Saturday, July 12th at 7:30pm
📍 Betty Bakery, 211 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Exhibition curated by Deb Caponera and on view from July 2 - August 13, 2025.
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🎲 Get ready for a tabletop adventure! ✨
Join us for an exciting showcase of our graduating AOS Game Design students' best tabletop games! We're hosting our first ever showcase, open to the local NYC community!
🔗➡️RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pratt-aos-game-design-showcase-2025-tickets-1405952183829!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 28th from 1pm-4pm
📍 Location: Pratt Manhattan, 3rd Floor, 144 West 14th St, New York, NY, 10011
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Posters for a Cause | Every Choice, Every Action
Come shape our future together as we dive into this semester’s Posters for a Cause, curated by Professor Deb Caponera. Join us this Saturday for the opening reception and see how student voices are making a difference — one poster at a time!
đź“… Date: Saturday, May 3rd
đź•’ Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
📍 Location: Betty Bakery - 211 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn NY, 11215
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🎮 Attention game enthusiasts!! Join us this Saturday for an exclusive playtest featuring works in progress from young and talented game design students! Get a sneak peek at the latest creations, enjoy free lunch, and be part of the gaming community.
📍 Location: 144 W 14th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10011
⏰ Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
đź“… Date: Saturday, April 12th
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register today! 👾 Open to ages 16+ (under 18 with parent or guardian).
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A new solo exhibition, "Springtime", featuring the paintings of AOS Graphic Design student Satchel McLaughlin is coming to Betty Bakery in Brooklyn. Join us tomorrow, April 5th at 7:30pm for the opening reception!
📍 Betty Bakery, 211 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Springtime Exhibition open from April 5th to April 26th.
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Our AOS Illustration students are showing and selling work at MoCCA Fest this weekend! Come by and say đź‘‹đź‘‹!
đź“… Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16
📍 Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street
đź•’ Booth #: 168 & 169, from 11am-6pm
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We're thrilled to announce that the Associate Degree Department will be tabling at MoCCA Fest 2025 this year 🌟 Come check out our current student work and support a growing artist. Be sure to stop by tables 168 & 169 to say hi! 👋
đź“… Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16
📍 Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street
đź•’ Booth #: 168 & 169, from 11am-6pm
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Ready to dive into the exciting and captivating world of art? Don't miss our upcoming Open House and Information Session where we’ll share insights about our associate programs, campus life, and how you can become part of our community! Whether you’re a prospective student or just curious about what we offer, we’d love to see you joining us.
đź—“ Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2025
📍 Location: 144 W 14th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10011
đź•’ Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST
đź’» RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pratt-associate-degree-department-open-house-info-session-2025-tickets-1256866735239
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The AOS program is a professional degree designed for high school graduates and adults with or without previous college experience. This is an intensive, two-year, all art-and-design-based curriculum, offering a strong foundation in design along with capstone courses, internship opportunities, and a professional portfolio upon graduation. The program attracts highly motivated students who, upon completing their studies, move quickly into the fields of graphic design, advertising, illustration, web design, game design, package design, and publishing, as well as an array of interactive media fields.