BA in Critical and Visual Studies in Brooklyn United States | Pratt Institute

Explore how society, culture, the environment, and urban spaces intersect. Rooted in social sciences, history, and philosophy, this engaging interdisciplinary program focuses on sharpening critical thinking, writing, research, and theoretical skills. The Critical and Visual Studies bachelor of arts degree provides a robust grounding in these fields while immersing students in Pratt's energetic academic community. This program prioritizes analytical thinking, research, writing, and social theory. If you're passionate about understanding the links between society, culture, the environment, and urban landscapes, Critical and Visual Studies could be your ideal major. Berlin, Germany, serves as a perfect location for Pratt's study abroad program, which encourages sophomores and juniors to expand their cultural, intellectual, and creative perspectives in one of Europe's most dynamic artistic and literary centers. Based in a renovated button factory in Kreuzberg—a lively central district—the program offers writing majors and minors in creative writing, critical and visual studies, and humanities and media studies a full 16-credit curriculum, including core courses and electives led by BFA Writing faculty. Learn more about additional opportunities on Pratt's Study Abroad Program page: