For Frieze, Theodora Skipitares, visiting professor of art and design education, reflects on puppetry, past projects, and her latest work, The Four Lives, which premiered in April at La MaMa.
May 09, 2024
The establishment of the Center for Climate Adaptation is announced, emphasizing its role in researching solutions to enhance resilience for island cities such as New York and Singapore.
The article discusses the concept of multispecies architecture, focusing on the work of architect and faculty member Ariane Harrison and her firm Harrison Atelier, particularly their collaboration with the Bee Conservancy to create habitat spaces for bees within architectural structures.
Piece highlighting the emergence of alternative certifications to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and their impact on career trajectories. Pratt is mentioned as offering a continuing education certificate in Sustainable Design, among other institutions, providing opportunities for designers to deepen their knowledge and signal their commitment to sustainability.
The article discusses the challenges and limitations of traditional seawalls in addressing rising sea levels and storm surges, especially in locations like Miami with high-value real estate. School of Architecture faculty members, Philip Parker and John Shapiro provide insights into the environmental, financial, and efficacy issues associated with seawalls.
For Frieze, Theodora Skipitares, visiting professor of art and design education, reflects on puppetry, past projects, and her latest work, The Four Lives, which premiered in April at La MaMa.
May 09, 2024
Pratt’s BFA in Communications Design (emphasis in Graphic Design) was ranked #12 in TechGuide’s list of “The Best Bachelor’s in Graphic Design Degree Programs for 2024,” which recognizes an “unwavering commitment to academic excellence.” TechGuide considers factors such as tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, admission and graduation rates, and alumni success in its ranking process.
May 08, 2024
Pratt is named among the prettiest campuses in America by Architectural Digest: “Known for its architecture, interior design, and industrial design degrees, it’s no wonder the campus is stunning.”
May 07, 2024
Fashion design alumni Paul Tazewell and Emilio Sosa were both nominated for Tony Awards. Sosa received a nomination for Best Costume Design of a Play for Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch, while Tazewell’s nomination was for Best Costume Design for a Musical for Suffs.
May 06, 2024
Robert Vargas, alumnus of fine arts, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from ArtCenter College of Design and deliver the commencement address at the College’s spring graduation ceremony. “As an artist growing up in Los Angeles, I accept this honorary doctorate with both great pride and humility.“ said Vargas.
May 02, 2024
Chloe Scout Nix and Lena Smart, both MFA Photography ’24, were featured in Hyperallergic for their thesis exhibitions currently on view at the photography gallery in Pratt’s ARC Building. “It’s worth a trip to explore body parts like ears, arms, and hands in an unconventional way, but more importantly this exhibition challenges the distorted body images that prevail in mainstream media,” writes Daniel Larkin. The artists
“champion the role photography can play in intervening and healing.”
May 01, 2024
Assistant Professor of Film/Video Eliza Hittman’s fourth feature film, Motherlove, was named a recipient of the Water Tower Feature Film Grant from Rooftop Films’ 2024 Filmmaker Fund.
May 01, 2024
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Architecture professor In Cho brings her expertise in energy-efficient design to equip the next generation of architects to address climate change.