College classes for high school students, taught by Pratt faculty.
Pratt’s PreCollege program gives high school artists, designers, and creative thinkers the opportunity to experience college-level learning in art and design. Students explore their passions, build portfolio-ready work, and join a thriving community of creatives.
Classes are taught by Pratt faculty and mirror undergraduate majors and minors including fine art, fashion, graphic design, architecture, animation, creative writing, and more.
Pratt PreCollege is open to students ages 15 – 18 who are currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program. No prior experience is required, just curiosity, commitment, and a passion for creating.
“It was incredible spending my summer on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus with other immensely talented art and design students, I loved having the opportunity to interact with students from all over the globe. There’s great value in hearing diverse perspectives and exchanging ideas with others.”
Av S, student, summer ‘22
PreCollege students will:
- Earn college credit*
- Create portfolio ready work
- Meet like-minded students from around the world
- Receive personalized feedback (average of 11 students per instructor)
- Develop critical thinking skills as they critique their work and develop their creative voice as an artist, designer, architect, or writer
*An official Pratt transcript is available to students after completion of all credit-bearing classes; transcripts are accepted at most colleges and universities.
“My daughter was in her element. Being surrounded by like-minded, creative people and immersed in a culture of creativity and expression, has energized her and opened up possibilities for her.”
Tracey D, parent, summer ‘25
Read more about the program, the experience of some of our 2024 students, as well as where students are today at Pratt News.
Explore Programs and Classes
Residential Summer Program: 4-weeks, 4-credits
Live and learn on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus! Spend four weeks taking two courses, building a portfolio, and experiencing life as a college student in New York City. This immersive program pushes students creatively while preparing them with college-ready work.
I-20 forms available for international students.
Online Summer Program: 2-weeks, 1-credit
Join a global community of students in live online classes, held Monday through Thursday. Through demos, critiques, and guided projects, instructors help students sharpen their skills and create polished, portfolio-quality work.
Fall and Spring Classes: 8-weeks, 1-credit
Spend Saturdays developing your skills in classes designed to fit a high school schedule. With both online and in-person options, students collaborate with peers from near and far while receiving expert guidance on their projects.
Campus Experience: 1 day, 0 credits
Want more than a tour? Spend an afternoon exploring Pratt’s Brooklyn campus through our Campus Experience. Meet with an Admissions Counselor and take part in a 3-hour hands-on workshop led by Pratt faculty.
“PreCollege was the first time a teacher had seen me as a peer and appreciated my mind.”
Amanda L, precollege student ‘19, BArch ‘25
Additional program opportunities for students K-12 are also available through Pratt’s Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12.
For further information, visit our FAQ page or email our team at precollege@pratt.edu.