Associate of Occupational Studies in Graphic Design in New York United States | Pratt Institute

Exceptional design has the power to educate, motivate, provoke, energize, and enhance our surroundings. Visit Manhattan to discover endless inspiration and Pratt's Associate Degree Department to fully immerse yourself in creative work. As an Associate Degree Graphic Design student, you'll dive into studio classes immediately. Our concentrated curriculum offers the same rigorous art and design coursework as a BFA program in half the duration by removing general education requirements, enabling us to provide a comprehensive education swiftly and effectively. You'll start with core art and design classes that establish the groundwork for specialized studies in visual communication, branding, packaging, digital media, type design, and beyond. New York presents abundant internship possibilities in graphic design. We strongly advise all second-year AOS students to pursue these valuable professional experiences. Applying classroom knowledge, you'll encounter the realities of industry practice along with its difficulties and satisfactions. When you identify a promising opportunity, we'll assist you through the application procedure. Our students have secured internships across diverse sectors, from fine art galleries to major entertainment companies.