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.
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.
High End Computer Lab
Green Screen Studio
Green Screen Studio
Stop Motion Studio
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.
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.
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Jim Kroupa, BFA Theater ’80, and Beth Kroupa, BFA Fashion Design ’82 met as members of SGA back in 1979. In honor of Valentine’s Day, they shared their story (and their bold fashion choices) with Pratt News.
Each year, Pratt Institute celebrates Valentine’s Day by sharing the stories of alumni who found love while they were students. Read more at the link in our bio.
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Pratt Fashion Alumnus Jeremy Scott (@JeremyScott) teamed up with his fellow Kansasan artist Katherine Bernhardt for "A Match Made in Heaven: Katherine Bernhardt x Jeremy Scott" on view now at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art (@nermanmuseum). The two artists are both known for work that engages with themes of consumer and popular culture and irreverent humor. The exhibition explores the shared references that unite Bernhardt’s paintings and Scott’s iconic fashion looks.
Swipe through to see more from the exhibit and vist the link in our profile to read more from @VogueMagazine.
Images: Vogue Magazine
Our annual showcase of graduating student work kicks off on Febuary 10!
Free and open to the public, Pratt Shows is an opportunity to discover bold work and big creative ideas by Pratt Institute’s graduating students—events and exhibitions in 30+ different fields, now through May.
Visit the link in our profile for full listing information and details on Pratt Shows events, exhibitions, and presentations.
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We loved our alumni sharing their memories of Jules Feiffer speaking at Pratt! Pratt Institute Archives (@prattinstitutearchives) located this image of the 1981 commencement ceremony.
First day of class 'fit from Charles Pratt. We are glad to see students back on campus. What projects are you excited about for the Spring semester?
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We remember Pulitzer Prize-winning illustrator and Pratt alumnus Jules Feiffer, who passed away this week.
The Bronx native, who attended illustration courses at Pratt in the late 1940s, had a decades-long career encompassing cartooning, novels, plays, screenplays, animation, and children’s books. For over 40 years, his cartoon “Feiffer” was a mainstay of “The Village Voice,” articulating both Feiffer’s distrust of authority and critiquing complacent liberals. The self-titled strip would win Feiffer a Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for editorial cartooning.
Feiffer’s work for children included “The Phantom Tollbooth,” the classic collaboration with former Pratt architecture faculty member Norton Juster. The two creators happened to be sharing a duplex in Brooklyn Heights, making for a convenient partnership. The illustrations are an essential part of the story, bringing to life the wordplay and linguistic absurdity of the novel.
“Failure is a process… You have to fail over and over and over again to get anything that’s worthwhile, and to try everything.” Feiffer stated in the 2013 documentary “The Phantom Tollbooth: Beyond Expectations.” And he did indeed try everything, bringing his skeptical view on human nature to skewer politics, the status quo, and much more.
Feiffer never stopped working, with his most recent publication being the 2024 YA graphic novel “Amazing Grapes.” In press statements, he told reporters he was already on to the next thing.
Images: Jules Feiffer at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in 2000 credit: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times; a self portrait submitted to The Pratt Alumnus, 1958-1959, noting the publication of "Pasionella, and Other Stories" from @PrattInstituteArchives; Work by Feiffer available for check out from @PrattLibraries
Nothing says “winter break” like a snow covered campus.
We can’t wait to see the students back next week!
What’s your favorite season at Pratt?
Photo/Video: Kerry Richardson, MArch ‘26
Students focus on individual expression through form and motion. These stories are set in amazing worlds populated with unique characters. Students bring these worlds to life through a series of animation studio courses that grow in complexity and depth. Courses include 3-D modeling, 3-D animation, character design, character animation, storyboarding and storytelling, animation history, motion dynamics, lighting and rendering and post-production courses. Recommended electives include contemporary issues in film and video, 2-D animation, scripting, special effects, 3-D printing, and other advanced digital animation techniques.