A Dynamic, Experimental Program
Express your ideas as you explore experimental methods of storytelling. Begin with traditional paper-based techniques and progress to mastering industry-standard software for 2D animation, editing, and compositing. Additionally, you can explore stop-motion, puppet fabrication, experimental animation, 3D animation, and performance. Learn a range of studio practices incorporating traditional, digital, and experimental methods.
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.
“The most exciting part of my time at Pratt was getting to see my vision evolve and be challenged daily by so many talented peers and mentors. Their vision is what encouraged me to explore and grow my art in ways I didn’t think were possible, and paved the path to collaborate with the future of our industry!”
Sofía Arbaiza Martínez, class of ’24
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.
Get Involved
Students form lasting connections with their peers and community through extra-curricular activites—join Pratt’s chapter of Women in Animation, assist with production on a Capstone film, or collaborate on a PSA for a local non-profit.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Tools
Develop your artistic voice utilizing our state-of-the-art studios. Our computing facilities feature Apple computers loaded with top-of-the-line animation software such as Nuke, ToonBoom, Adobe Suite, Ableton, ProTools, Dragonframe, 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
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![A person with shoulder-length blond hair is seated at a workstation, working on a digital animation project. They are using a large, horizontally oriented screen tablet for drawing, with a desktop monitor in front of them displaying an animation scene. The scene on the monitor depicts a group of animated characters in a playground setting. The workspace includes other high-tech equipment, suggesting a professional animation studio environment. The person is wearing a long-sleeved black shirt with white designs on the sleeves and appears focused on their work.]()
Cintiq Workstation -
![A group of people are engaged in a collaborative discussion in a modern office setting. One person, wearing a light blue shirt and glasses, is gesturing with their hands while speaking. To their left, a woman with long black hair and wearing a black jacket is observing sticky notes on a wall. Another person, with curly hair, is adding or adjusting sticky notes on the same wall. On the left side of the image, a man in a white shirt with a cross necklace stands with his arms crossed, looking towards the discussion. In the background, there are large windows providing natural light, several computer workstations, and another person with a face mask and a yellow hoodie, focusing on the discussion. The scene suggests an interactive and collaborative environment, possibly a brainstorming session or team meeting.]()
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![In a dimly lit room, two people are seated at a table working on an animation project. They are using a camera setup with adjustable lights to capture images of hands manipulating objects on a white surface. One person, with shoulder-length hair, is looking at a computer monitor that displays the captured images. The other person, with short hair and a headband, is focused on the setup. A third person, standing at the end of the table, is observing their work, wearing glasses, a dark T-shirt with a dog print, and a red cardigan. The scene conveys a collaborative environment focused on stop-motion animation or a similar project.]()
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![A person with shoulder-length hair, wearing glasses and a light green sweatshirt, is sitting at a cluttered workbench in a workshop. They are focused on a laptop while drawing on a graphics tablet, with the screen displaying an animation project. The workbench is filled with various tools, including pliers, screwdrivers, and wrenches, organized on a pegboard in the background. The scene suggests a creative and technical environment, emphasizing the process of digital animation and design.]()
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![A person with shoulder-length hair, wearing a black hoodie, is working on a stop-motion animation setup. They are carefully adjusting a small, colorful puppet on a wooden table, surrounded by professional lighting equipment and a mounted camera. A computer with an animation software interface is visible on the desk in the background, alongside various tools and equipment used in the animation process. The scene depicts a detailed and technical environment, highlighting the meticulous work involved in creating stop-motion animation.]()
Stop Motion Studio
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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Michael Enright
Assistant Professor
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Caitlin Craggs
Assistant Professor
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Yulia Ruditskaya
Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Patrick Dorian
Visiting Instructor
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Zev Chevat
Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Robert Lyons
Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Morgan Miller
Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Renny Pereira
Visiting Instructor
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Jolie Ruelle
Visiting Instructor
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Caroline Voagen Nelson
Adjunct Instructor
After Graduation
Our graduates are leading thriving careers, from self-directing award-winning projects to collaborating on award-winning blockbuster animations. You will find our alumni working at Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Titmouse, and many other top studios and organizations.
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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