Game Arts at Pratt
The Game Arts program offers a comprehensive education in the art of game design. In the program, you will learn all the necessary skills to work in AAA studios, indie game startups, game-adjacent fields, or as independent artists exploring the medium. The curriculum emphasizes game history and theory alongside collaborative group projects where students learn to navigate the complexities of team dynamics, problem-solving, and project management, found in professional game development environments.
Students dive deep into game creation within our studio courses, honing their craft through a variety of approaches. They master 3D modeling, unravel the intricacies of game development and programming, craft compelling narratives, and design intuitive user interfaces and experiences. Additionally, our students explore the nuances of level design, tabletop game design, animation, and XR (extended reality) design. This broad spectrum of skills prepares them to address the dynamic challenges of modern game development.
The Experience
The Game Arts degree 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 portfolio. Most courses are located in our award-winning Myrtle Hall facility, which is less than 30 minutes away from hundreds of New York’s world famous cultural institutions, many of which sponsor our students through internships, and employ them upon graduation. 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 Game Arts BFA have excellent facilities with access to state of the art Windows/PC computer stations. These computers are loaded with top of the line software including Unity, Maya, Houdini, TouchDesigner, Unreal, Nuke, Adobe Suite, ProTools, and much more. BFA students also have access to shared Digital Arts facilities that include a green screen room, audio editing suite, a variety of 3D printers, laser cutter, ink-jet printers and a world-class surround-sound VR production/presentation suite. Further access to Pratt Institute facilities is also available, including fine art workshops and a large photogrammetry volume.
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 design critical to address the plurality and complexity of the environments in which we operate. Learn more.
Our Faculty
Pratt’s Digital Arts faculty of talented artists and professionals bring to the classroom their experience as exhibiting artists or creatives for leading production studios. See all Digital Arts and Animation faculty and administrators.
Culture & Community
Our Alumni
Game Arts graduates become leading contributors to the arts with a commitment to the cultural enrichment of their world. After graduation, Pratt Alumni can be found featured in important publications, exhibiting in galleries and new media institutions and working in major creative industries.
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