Where high school artists, designers, and innovative thinkers develop their skills and creative voice.
Pratt’s PreCollege program is taught by Pratt faculty and aligns with undergraduate majors and minors in fine art, fashion, graphic design, architecture, and writing as well as many other concentrations. With both Credit and NonCredit offerings, students immerse themselves in their art + design field and find their creative voice in a thriving network of artists and designers.
- Explore your passions and be a part of the Pratt community.
- Gain valuable undergraduate experience while working alongside Pratt faculty in state of the art facilities.
- Earn college credit in credit bearing courses modeled after the Pratt undergraduate experience.
- Develop advanced creative skills and techniques using new tools, software, and materials.
- Create portfolio-ready artwork for college applications and your future career in art and design.
“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
“Pratt PreCollege helped me gauge both the level and amount of work I would have to produce in college. It gave me good insight into the college environment as well as experience with critique and grading.”
Elli P., student, summer ‘24
Read more about the program, the experience of some of our 2024 students, as well as where students are today at Pratt News.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Spend four weeks on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus and earn four college credits. Enroll in two classes of your choice taught by Pratt faculty and explore New York City in this immersive program.
FALL AND SPRING CLASSES
Join us Saturdays online* to earn college credit and learn from Pratt faculty. Create portfolio ready pieces, engage in critique with students from around the world, and learn from experts in their field.
*in-person classes are also available on Pratt’s Manhattan Campus.
WORKSHOPS
Whether you’re looking for portfolio guidance from Pratt’s Admissions Department, developing a stand up comedy routine, or learning how to draw expressions in figure drawing, these NonCredit workshops let you explore specialized interests working along side Pratt faculty.
Additional program opportunities for students K-12 are also available through Pratt’s Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12.
Have a question? Visit our FAQ page.
For further information, contact precollege@pratt.edu.