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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Congratulations to Harvey Fierstein and Paul Tazewell on their Tony Award wins.
Harvey Fierstein received the 2025 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, and Paul Tazewell took home Best Costume Design of a Musical for Death Becomes Her.
Fierstein is a four-time Tony Award winner and a seven-time Tony Award nominee. Fierstein has been a mainstay on Broadway since the 1980s as an actor and playwright. Most notably originating the role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and writing the stage musical books for Newsies and Kinky Boots.
Before Broadway, Fierstein attended Pratt Institute and graduated with a BFA in 1973.
Paul Tazewell's Tony win comes after his historic Oscar win for Costume Design for Wicked. Tazewell previously received a Tony for his work on Hamilton. He has been nominated eight other times.
Tazewell started his design studies at Pratt before transferring to the North Carolina School of the Arts to focus on theater arts and returning to New York for his MFA at NYU.
Image 1: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times
Image 2: Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Image 3: Getty/Variety
Image 4: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
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In honor of National Children's Day, we’re shining a light on our Saturday Art School—a program that has inspired and empowered young artists since 1897. Open to children and teens ages 6–18, the program offers hands-on classes led by art and design education students, fostering a space where creativity and curiosity thrive. Saturday Art School values giving young students the freedom to explore, create, and grow through making.
Swipe through to see some archival images of young artists!
Images: “Children's Saturday Morning Art Classes”, no date 1900-1950; “Children's Saturday Arts School”, 1983; “Children Working on a Project at Saturday Morning Art School”, no date 1945-1946; “Saturday Morning Art - Julie Lapping P.S. 98”, no date 1983; “Saturday Morning Art School”, 1964; “Saturday Art School”, 1975
Learn more about this program at the link in our bio.
#PrattInstitute #NationalChildrensDay #SaturdayArtSchool #PrattLife
One word, endless looks. At Pratt Shows: Fashion, students summarized their thesis collections in just one word. One word to describe our reaction? Amazed!
Featured work from:
Kylei Casmire, BFA Fashion Design '25
Noah Luca Weisberg, BFA Fashion Design '25
Henry Hitchcock, BFA Fashion Design '25
Christen Lee, BFA Fashion Design '25
Bel Davies, BFA Fashion Design '25
Interviewer/Filming: Jalen Stokes, BFA Writing ’26
Editing: Hayoung Jung, MArch '26
Research Open House presented scholarship and partnerships to the public, demonstrating Pratt’s engagement with industry, community, and university partners, as well as its deep commitment to equitable forms of discovery and growth.
Congratulations to this year's award winners!
🌟 Excellence in Community Engagement Award - Climate Stories by Swati Piparsania, assistant professor of @PrattIndustrial Design (first image)
🌟 Excellence in Innovation and Design Award - COSMOS by Peter Sim, AICAD post-graduate teaching fellow in Industrial Design (second image)
🌟 Excellence in Research Award - @PrattCenter for Community Development for its multifaceted work improving the affordability and sustainability of NYC’s small homes alongside their community partners, Cypress Hills LDC (@cypresshills1983) and @IMPACCTbk (third image)
🌟 Excellence in Industry Impact Award - Insulative Felted Lint Textiles by Lily Allen, BID ’25 (fourth image)
#PrattInstitute #ResearchOpenHouse #PrattResearch #IndustrialDesign @prattresearch
Ask the Prattfolio fortune-teller how to overcome a creative block! Comment with a practice that's changed your work—or helped you keep going when you've felt stuck.
From using creative resources to take an unexpected path, to playing with prompts, to designing with other life forms—the latest issue of Prattfolio explores the power of new perspectives.
Read the issue (and make your own prompt-generating fortune teller) at the link in our bio.
#PrattInstitute #CreativeCareers #Creativity #Makers
“As we etch our names into the walls of Pratt’s history, I leave you with this; the only way to fight destruction is to create. Create communities, goals, art, and designs. Although oftentimes quiet, creation can be our most powerful tool. So never stop making, even the smallest stone of an idea can form a mosaic that will withstand the trials of time.”
Graduate speaker Victoria Forbes, MA Art and Design Education ‘25, left the newest @PrattAlumni with wise advice. During her time at Pratt, she has worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at Saturday Art School, interned at the Bronx Museum, served as Vice President for the Black Student Union, and was a member of Queer Pratt, among many other activities.
Congratulations to Victoria and all the Pratt graduates! Read more about commencement through the link in our bio.
#PrattGrad25 #PrattInstitute #PrattAlumni
@QueerPratt's annual drag show is a can't-miss event every spring!
From costume design to choreography, our students' creativity and expression was on full display. A great way to kick off Pride Month!
@XunamiMuse and @GreyMatterFX graced the stage and the judges' panel as this year's guests.
See a king, queen or other drag royalty you know? Give them a shout in the comments.
Photography: Emilia Carbajal, BFA Film ’27
Congratulations to this year's winners!
🏆 - Miss Thing @reaper.bird (final image)
🥈 - Miss Molly @mason_porras (first image)
💄 Best Look - Mx. D’Lestrogenne @delestrogenne (not pictured)
🃏 Wild Card - Cult ‘N Candy @mulch_eater_mars (fifth image)
#PrattInstitute #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA
The Brooklyn campus is too quiet. We are counting down the days until the fall semester begins!
Video: Hayoung Jung, MArch '26
#PrattInstitute #Brooklyn #ArtSchool
One thing is for sure, we will miss the class of ’25 even more! At Pratt Shows: Design and Fashion, we asked graduating students what they’ll miss the most after they leave campus.
Alumni, what do you miss the most about Pratt?
#PrattInstitute #PrattGrad25 #ArtSchool #PrattFashion #PrattDesign
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.
