An Experimental Program, Focused on the Edge of Digital Innovation

Push at the edges of our digital world, investigating interactive projects, machine learning/AI, augmented and virtual reality simulations, network-based applications, and more. Interrogate the latest software, hardware, and other emerging technological systems, exploring their novel applications in skills-focused courses.

Student Work

Follow Your Inspiration

Students pursue self-directed, multidisciplinary projects guided by our excellent faculty, made up of world-renowned artists and researchers. This program is grounded in the pursuit of mastering digital technologies, cultivating personal growth, and driving societal impact through fine art

Work with Mentors and Exhibit Your Artwork

As part of the thesis process, you will work closely with a committee and advisor, supplemented by one-on-one visits with visiting guest artists. Throughout your time at Pratt, you will have numerous opportunities to exhibit your artwork, culminating in a graduate exhibition.

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 Maya, Houdini, TouchDesigner, MaxMSP, Nuke, ToonBoom, Adobe Suite, ProTools, and more.

Our Digital Arts facilities also include:

• The Department of Digital Arts gallery
• 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

Internships and Professional Experience in New York City

We offer an internship program tailored specifically to digital artists, with opportunities at a variety of NYC studios and companies in animation, visual effects, motion graphics, game design, interaction design, fine arts, and publishing. The Department of Digital Arts and Animation has a dedicated Internship Coordinator, in addition to Pratt’s larger professional network.

Our Faculty

Our faculty members are accomplished working artists in New York City 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.

Financing Your Education

More About Financing Your Education

Pratt Institutional information on applying for financial aid can be found here.

After Graduation

Our alumni are leaders at top institutions including Apple Computer, Phillips Electronics, IBM Watson Research Labs, and MoMA. Others go on to exhibit at SPRING/BREAK Art Show, Whitney Museum of American Art, SFMoMA, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and the New Museum.

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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