Discover your creative voice and produce narratives that inspire and amaze audiences. Our world-class studios, excellent faculty, and close-knit community prepare you to thrive as an artist and a professional.
Rose by Emily Kimes, BFA 3D Animation, 2020
A Dynamic, Experimental Program
Master the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, compositing, and simulation, guided by projects and assignments that hone these skills through carefully constructed concepts and stories. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to flourish in the animation and visual effects sector.
Student Work
Join a Supportive, Creative Community
Group projects and shared studio space contribute to a collaborative atmosphere, nurturing soft skills in a supportive environment. Inside and outside of class, students explore their craft and the cultural offerings of NYC.
“Pratt’s 3D program gave me the creative freedom to truly find my voice as an artist with the support of wonderfully talented and passionate peers and professors. While I started the program with no prior 3D experience, I left with a wide skill set and a community that gave me the confidence to continue my creative journey.”
Gwenaelle Du-Thumm, class of ’25
A Green Oasis in the Heart of Brooklyn
Pratt’s campus is spread across 25 green acres in Brooklyn. Enjoy access to NYC from this tree-lined refuge, minutes away from museums, theaters, concert venues, and more. Humming with artistic energy, Pratt’s campus is a transportive place where you live, work, and create alongside your fellow students.
Learn more about life at Pratt.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Tools
Develop your artistic voice utilizing our state-of-the-art studios. Our computing facilities feature Apple and Windows/PC computers loaded with top-of-the-line animation software such as Nuke, Maya, Houdini, Adobe Suite, Unreal, Adobe Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, ProTools, and more.
Our Digital Arts facilities also include:
- Digital arts plaza/screening room
- Green screen room
- Audio recording/Foley studio
- Finishing suite
- Sonic arts lab
- Maker space
- Stop-motion studio
- Mocap studio
- Spatial computing studio
- Resource center
- Live drawing classrooms
- The Department of Digital Arts gallery
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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.]()
High End Computer Lab -
![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
Gain Professional Experience as You Intern in NYC
We offer an internship program tailored specifically to digital artists, with opportunities at a variety of studios and companies in the New York metropolitan area. The Department of Digital Arts and Animation has a dedicated Internship Coordinator, in addition to Pratt’s larger professional network.
Our Faculty
Our faculty are outstanding creative professionals and scholars who are committed to developing each student’s creative potential. They bring different views, methods, and perspectives, contributing to Pratt’s rich learning environment.
See all Digital Arts and Animation faculty and administrators.
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Claudia Tait
Professor
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Everett Kane
Associate Professor
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Douglas Easterly
Chairperson of Digital Arts and Animation
After Graduation
Our graduates are leading thriving careers at top studios such as Pixar, ILM, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Framestore, Psyop, Crafty Apes, and ZeroSpace. Others are exhibiting at prestigious venues like the Whitney Biennial and Sundance, and receiving top recognition at the Emmy and Oscar Awards.
Career Support for Life
Students and alumni can schedule one-on-one appointments with career strategists in Pratt’s Center for Career and Professional Development. A career strategist can work with you to develop your job/internship search strategies and life and business plans, as well as review résumés, cover letters, websites, and other marketing materials.
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