Unleash your imagination by producing narratives that inspire and amaze audiences. Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of animation, where you will learn the newest cutting edge technologies propelling this exciting field.
Rose by Emily Kimes, BFA 3D Animation, 2020
Digital Arts: 3D Animation at Pratt
The BFA in 3D Animation and Motion Arts prepares you with the knowledge and skills to flourish in the animation and visual effects sector. The fundamentals of modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, compositing, and simulation are the basis of the curriculum, guided by projects and assignments that ensure these skills are motivated by carefully constructed concepts and stories.
Student Work
The Experience
The 3D Animation pathway introduces an amazing range of tools and techniques taught by internationally renowned faculty. Studio courses factor in every semester, lending ample opportunity to create an impressive graduation showreel. Most courses are located in our award-winning Myrtle Hall facility, less than 30 minutes away from hundreds of New York’s world famous cultural institutions, many of which sponsor our students through internships. When not in class, our students are soaking up the limitless screenings, openings, festivals, shows and exhibitions that are occurring throughout the year in New York City.
Digital Arts Facilities
Students in the 3D Animation BFA have excellent studios with access to several digital computing facilities that are outfitted with state of the art Apple and Windows/PC computer stations. These computers are loaded with top of the line animation software including Nuke, Maya, Houdini, Adobe Suite, Unreal, Adobe Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, ProTools, and much more. All 3D Animation students also have access to shared Digital Arts facilities that include a green screen room, an audio editing suite, and a world-class spatial computing lab. Further access to Pratt Institute facilities is also possible, including fine art workshops and a large photogrammetry volume.
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![Three students are seated at desks in a classroom, each working intently on their own digital drawing tablets connected to desktop computers. The student in the foreground, with long, dark hair and glasses, is using a stylus to work on a tablet. The student in the middle has curly hair and is resting her hand on her chin, focusing on her screen. The student in the background has short curly hair and is similarly engaged with her work. The classroom is equipped with modern computer workstations and has a studious atmosphere.]()
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![A person stands in a green screen room, facing the camera with studio lights hanging from the ceiling. They are wearing a green jacket and black pants with blue shoe covers. Another person, partially visible and out of focus in the foreground, is pointing towards the person on the green screen, seemingly giving directions or instructions. The scene suggests a studio environment where video or photo production is taking place.]()
Green Screen Studio -
![A person with long hair is looking through the viewfinder of a digital camera mounted on a tripod. They are focusing on the screen, which shows an image being captured. The scene is lit with a greenish hue, suggesting indoor lighting. In the background, there are other individuals and various equipment, slightly out of focus. The environment appears to be a studio or classroom setting.]()
Green Screen Studio -
![A man with gray hair and red glasses is sitting next to a young woman with long dark hair. They are looking at a large computer monitor displaying a colorful abstract image with red and blue hues. The man is gesturing with his hands while explaining something. The young woman is attentively listening. The background includes a black curtain, a cluttered table, and various objects. The setting appears to be a creative workspace or classroom.]()
Stop Motion Studio -
![Three students are working on a project in a creative workspace. The student on the left, with curly hair, is listening to the middle student who has braided hair and is wearing a red and white striped shirt. The middle student is smiling while holding a small craft object. The third student, in the background, has short hair and is focused on their work, with various craft supplies and a drink on the table. The room is decorated with art materials and projects.]()
Stop Motion Studio
Internships
The Department of Digital Arts and Animation offers an internship program tailored to digital artists. Throughout the academic year, students partake in internship opportunities at a variety of studios and companies in the metropolitan New York area, gaining skills and experience in areas covering animation, visual effects, motion graphics, game design, interaction design, fine arts, and publishing.
The internship program places students on their career paths, providing experiences that aid in determining their educational and professional goals. Internships may be taken for college credit by both undergraduate and graduate students. While the Department has our own Internship Coordinator, students may also want to visit Pratt’s extensive network and dedicated staff that supports and facilitates Internships and Industry Connections.
Study Abroad
Immersing yourself in another culture is an incredible experience that can extend the boundaries of creativity. Study abroad programs are an integral part of the college experience, and Pratt has deep connections with university partners around the world. See where you can go.
Learning Resources
We develop disciplinary fluency in our program of study and we celebrate the interdisciplinary nature of art to critically address the plurality and complexity of the environments in which we operate. Learning resources.
Our Faculty
Pratt’s distinguished faculty of outstanding creative professionals and scholars share a common desire to develop each student’s potential and creativity to the fullest. Bringing different views, methods, and perspectives they provide a rigorous educational model in which students make and learn. See all Digital Arts faculty and administrators.
Our Alumni
3D Animation alumni have risen to the top of their fields exhibiting at prestigious venues as the Whitney Biennial and Sundance, and receiving top recognition such as with the Emmy and Oscar awards.
Where they work
Our 3D Animation alumni have gone on to work at top studios such as Pixar, ILM, Dreamworks, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Framestore, Psyop, Crafty Apes, and The Mill.
Success Stories
New American Storyteller
Prattfolio Story
Hamid Rahmanian’s Boundless Adaptation of an Iranian Epic Poem
Prattfolio Story
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These are the everyday artworks we pass by on our commutes—pieces we might overlook, yet they quietly shape and enrich our daily lives.
Art Pieces Mentioned in the Video Include:
Allan Wexler, MArch ’76, and Ellen Wexler, “Overlook” (2009)
Ray Ring, BFA ’67, “Clark Street Passage” (1987)
Harry Roseman, BFA Graphic Art ’68, “Subway Wall” (1990)
Jacob Lawrence, former faculty member, “New York in Transit” (2001)
Xenobia Bailey, BFA Industrial Design ’77, “Funktional Vibrations” (2015)
Jim Hodges, MFA Fine Arts ’86, “I dreamed a world and called it Love” (2021)
Hilma’s Ghost, Sharmistha Ray, MFA Painting; MS in Theory, Criticism, History of Art and Design, and Architecture, and Dannielle Tegeder, “Abstract Futures” (2025)
Video: Hayoung Jung, MArch '26 and Kerry Richardson, MArch '26
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The other week, the summer 2025 @PrattPreCollege program kicked off! We welcomed over 230 students to our Brooklyn campus. Over four weeks, they will earn four college credits, strengthen their portfolios, and explore NYC!
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Thankfully, new student move-in day is one month away. We can't wait for the Brooklyn campus to be bustling again.
Video: Hayoung Jung, MArch '26
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Here’s what we know: According to the most recent graduate outcome data, 92% of students secured employment or enrolled in further education within a year of graduation, with 86% working full-time. Don’t fall for the propaganda. A creative education will take you far!
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Pratt Manhattan Gallery’s new exhibit, “Process in Practice,” is officially open. This group show is curated by @curatorsquared and features @prattalumni from the graduate and undergraduate programs in Communication Design (@prattcomd). The exhibit reveals their working processes, highlighting the multiple paths a design practice can take.
The exhibit will be on view from June 27 to September 6, and admission is free.
Installation images by Jason Mandella Photography
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James Tyler's Brickhead Yemenja looks good from every angle. Visit our Brooklyn campus and see it for yourself.
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The Frick Collection is back after a five-year renovation—led by acclaimed architect and Pratt alumna Annabelle Selldorf. And the best part? Pratt students get in free.
It’s one of ten NYC museums you can visit through our Museum Membership Program. Click the link in our bio to learn more about Pratt's Museum Membership.
Video: Hayoung Jung, MArch '26
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Pratt graduate architecture students studied and traveled around Mexico City and Oaxaca as part of our Mexico City: Field Work study abroad program.
From iconic landmarks to sustainable homes, students explored how architecture shapes communities, climates, and culture.
Places visited:
Casa Gilardi - @casa_gilardi / @luisbarragan (architect)
Rain Harvest Home - @jsaarquitectura (architect) & @robhutcharch (architect)
Parque Quetzalcoatl - @parquequetzalcoatl / @javiersenosiaina (architect)
Video: Kerry Richardson, MArch ’26
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Eileen Yoon, BFA Film ’20, and Grace Zhang, BFA Film ’20, launched their production company, Ozu Was Right (@ozuwasright), with a simple philosophy: take things slow, stay flexible, and uplift your community. Inspired by legendary filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu—and their time at Pratt—they’ve built a body of work rooted in care, collaboration, and DIY creativity.
From music videos to narrative films, their process blends patience with purpose. As Zhang puts it: "Our generation understands that you have to be flexible and do a bit of everything.”
Read more in Prattfolio.�
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