Unleash your imagination by producing narratives that inspire and amaze audiences. Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of animation, where you will learn the newest cutting edge technologies propelling this exciting field.
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 core modeling, animation, compositing, and simulation software is 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
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, 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.
Hsiu-Yu Lin, BFA, 3D Animation
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.
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.
Jiayi Tang, BFA, 3D Animation
Where they work
Our 3D Animation alumni have gone on to be top leaders at such imminent studios as Framestore, Crafty Apes, Pixar, and The Mill.
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The annual event is a campus favorite and allows our students a moment to destress and enjoy the spring weather before finals!
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Twice a year our campus community comes together for Pratt Earth Action week, a week-long series of events that celebrate the creative collaborations of the Pratt sustainability community and networks, and help us connect, in person and remotely, across groups, disciplines and initiatives. Highlights from this spring's Eath Action Week included plant propagation, rain garden clean up, and a mending workshop with Pratt Envirolutions!
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25 days until commencement at Radio City Music Hall! Use #PrattGrad24 to share your celebrations on the big screen!
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We are thrilled to honor Francesco Risso, Creative Director of Marni, with the 2024 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award, Risso’s perspective on fashion has made a remarkable impact on the field and the minds of the next generation of fashion designers.
Last week Risso came to campus to share his expertise with our graduating fashion students and critique their in-process thesis collections. The accomplishments of Pratt Fashion’s graduating seniors will take center stage at “The Show,” the 123rd annual runway event, scheduled for Friday, May 3rd. Read more from WWD at the link in our profile.
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Pratt Admitted Students Day in 40 seconds!#
We had a blast bringing admitted students to explore campus this past weekend. Tell us your favorite thing about campus in the comments!
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The Student Design Marketplace provides our talented student community an opportunity to display and sell their work! Organized by the Pratt Student Government Association (@Pratt_SGA), students in all disciplines are invited to set up stalls and sell their exceptional work including posters, stickers, prints, jewelry, sculptures and so much more.
See your work or an artist you recognize? Drop a tag in the comments!
Internationally renowned chef Marcus Samuelson (@MarcusCooks) and activist and educator Tony Hillery (@TonyHillery/@HarlemGrown) joined us recently for a powerful discussion on food equity. Moderated by Industrial Design faculty member Amanda Huynh (@AmandaHuynh), the conversation explored the many ways food is foundational to culture, health, and flourishing communities, as well as how race, class, and justice issues come to bear on food access and equity.
Part of Pratt's Design Equity initiative, the event showcased how design innovates solutions to food equity challenges and how food is a catalyst for change.
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Pratt has gone to the dogs!
Each year the Pratt Community Engagement Board (@PrattCBoard) organizes activities and service projects during spring break. This year we kicked things off with a night of pet therapy and dog toy making benefiting Pillows for Paws (@PillowsForPaws), a trip to Tompkins Square Park to work with @LESEcologyCenter on re-mulching the garden beds, and a morning with Edible Schoolyard (@ESYNYC) prepping the garden beds at PS 216 in Gravesend, Brooklyn (@PS216Grows).
The chicken had no comment on the Pratt Cats' feelings about dogs on campus.
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Images 5-7: Students work at PS 216
Images 8-10: Thompkins Square Park
Excitement is in the air as our 3rd annual Pratt Giving Day kicks off today! We are thrilled to announce that a generous donor has pledged to unlock $5,000 if 100 donors make their gift by 1PM. Hit the link in our bio.
Will you accept the challenge and be one of the first 100 donors to contribute to Pratt Giving Day? Every donation, no matter the size, helps us reach our goal of supporting creative expression and education at Pratt Institute.
Students focus on individual expression through form and motion. These stories are set in amazing worlds populated with unique characters. Students bring these worlds to life through a series of animation studio courses that grow in complexity and depth. Courses include 3-D modeling, 3-D animation, character design, character animation, storyboarding and storytelling, animation history, motion dynamics, lighting and rendering and post-production courses. Recommended electives include contemporary issues in film and video, 2-D animation, scripting, special effects, 3-D printing, and other advanced digital animation techniques.
In Pratt’s Department of Digital Arts, undergraduates will develop aesthetic finesse, technological skill, conceptual sophistication related to digital media, and thorough comprehension of the potential of art and technology. Graduates demonstrate an expertise in their discipline, a unique voice in their medium and a knowledge of historical works in art and technology. Students then learn to create professional documentation and presentation skills to launch their careers in the Digital Arts.Â
After graduation, Pratt Alumni can be found exhibiting in galleries and working in major creative industries:Â
