A Dynamic, Comprehensive Program
Discover the skills to work in AAA studios, indie game startups, game-adjacent fields, or as an independent artist. Our curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in game creation, covering:
- Core Technical Skills: Master 3D modeling, game development, and programming.
- Creative Design & Narrative: Craft compelling stories, design intuitive user interfaces (UI/UX), and explore level design.
- Specialized & Emerging Fields: Delve into animation, tabletop game design, and extended reality (XR).
- Professional Studio Practice: Learn team dynamics, problem-solving, and project management through collaborative projects grounded in game history and theory.
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 has opened my eyes to all aspects of the Gaming Industry. I now know so many other ways to make a living from my art, how to get my games out there, and even be funded.”
Kaeden Green, class of ’26
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 Unity, Maya, Houdini, TouchDesigner, Unreal, Nuke, Adobe Suite, 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
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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Everest Pipkin
Assistant Professor
After Graduation
Our graduates are working in major creative industries and exhibiting in renowned galleries. You will find them at leading studios such as Ubisoft, Niantic, and Rockstar Games.
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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