Overview

Key features

The Communications Design - Illustration curriculum embraces the multifaceted and interdisciplinary nature of communication design practice.

Our courses and projects promote the rich exchange embodied in a studio culture that values the development of individual perspectives, critique, visual literacy, media fluency, experiential learning, and innovative formal outcomes.

At Pratt Institute, you’ll explore meaningful visual forms through research, historical and contemporary contexts, experimentation, audience, technology, and play.

The Illustration emphasis includes studio courses in advanced storytelling, socio-political commentary, and authorship. Electives include graphic novels, animation and 3D modeling, independent publishing, production design and character design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Branding and Art Direction Intensive
Graphic Design Intensive
User Experience
Design Corps
Character Design
Dynamic Imagery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form with fee (online)
Visual or Writing Portfolio (Not required for Construction Management)
Official transcripts from each high school attended or official GED scores
Test Scores
Optional letters of recommendation
Pratt Essay

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62214 USD / year

≈ 62214 USD / year
Out-of-State

62214 USD / year

≈ 62214 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62214 USD / year

≈ 62214 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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