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Rose by Emily Kimes, BFA 3D Animation, 2020
Type
Undergraduate, BFA
Credits
126
Duration
4 Years
Courses
Plan of Study
School and Department
School of Art,
Digital Arts and Animation

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

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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.

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.

Claudia Tait

Professor

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Everett Kane

Associate Professor

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Douglas Easterly

Chairperson of Digital Arts and Animation

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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

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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)

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The exhibit will be on view from June 27 to September 6, and admission is free.

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Rain Harvest Home - @jsaarquitectura (architect) & @robhutcharch (architect)
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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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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 @MTA @MTAartsdesign #Pratt #PrattInstitute #Subway #Metro #MTA #MTAartsdesign
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#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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! 

#PrattInstitute #PrattPreCollege #HighSchoolSummerProgram #HighSchoolArt
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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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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

#prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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 #prattalumni #prattcommunicationsdesign #prattexhibitions #groupexhibition #contemporarydesign #graphicdesign #contemporaryart #processinpractice
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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.�

#PrattInstitute #IndependentFilm #Filmmaking
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.�

#PrattInstitute #IndependentFilm #Filmmaking
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.� #PrattInstitute #IndependentFilm #Filmmaking
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