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In addition to the Master’s degree programs described elsewhere, Project Dragonfly offers a number of online and hybrid courses that, along with our suite of Earth Expeditions global field courses, can be taken on their own for professional development and lifelong learning, outside of a degree program.

Curriculum

The summer PreCollege Program schedule includes two intensive classes selected from the list below. These hands-on classes provide exploration of the diversity of disciplines available at Pratt. Each class is taught by Pratt faculty or alumni using state-of-the-art equipment, studio spaces, and classrooms across campus. Courses provide an introduction to Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum and equip students with elective college credits which are accepted at most colleges and universities.

Residential students’ immersion experience on Pratt’s beautiful Brooklyn campus includes supplementary academic or cultural activities, such as after-class studio hours guided by Pratt degree students serving as Studio Mentors for completing class assignments; portfolio development sessions led by Pratt Admissions Counselors; and museum trips accompanied by Pratt degree students serving as Cultural Mentors.

Commuter students may attend studio hours sessions or anticipate spending an equal amount of time completing homework at home. Some assignments require special tools that cannot be accessed outside of the scheduled studio times on the evening and weekends and cannot be completed at home. 

The Courses

All PreCollege students are automatically enrolled in two classes. Please note that some classes require a foundation course as the second concentration. Students take two of the following 2-credit elective studio courses:

Architecture
Reimagine the structures in which we live and work. Develop solutions to a series of architectural problems through hands-on work; producing sketches, drafting plans, and building models. Students will gain familiarity with architectural concepts and build skills through hands-on lessons. (Students taking architecture will also be enrolled in an architecture foundation course and cannot take a second concentration.)

Comic Book / Sequential Art
Explore the art of pictorial storytelling; combining images and text to create visual narratives for single panel illustrations, comic strips/books, and graphic novels. Investigate all aspects of this art form: from drawing techniques, lettering, and inking, to composition, perspective, panel sequences, and developing original stories. The skills acquired provide a foundation for creative processes such as: children’s book illustration, storyboards for film and television production, and animation.

Creative Writing
Craft compelling written compositions. Focus on the fundamentals of creative writing while developing writing skills in one or more genres or styles (poetry, essay, fiction, writing for theatre, film, or magazines). Students will examine written language, voice, and the composing process through practicing /writing assignments, critical reviews, and peer review/critique.

Digital Arts: 2D Animation 
Create both hand-crafted and digital approaches to the art of animation. From early optical toys, through drawing frame by frame on paper, to creating digitally composited layers of movement for a fully realized project with sound and color. Daily exercises range from traditional character animation to more experimental techniques, allowing students to foster their own vision. (Students taking animation will also be enrolled in a foundation course and cannot take a second concentration.)

Digital Arts: Art and Technology
Create multi-sensory art with hardware electronics and software code. Students will learn the basics of using sensors to gather data from the physical world, coding programs on a micro-controller board, and controlling motors that make objects move. The focus will be on creating physical, interactive art objects that possess visual, kinetic, and sonic qualities. No previous experience with electronics or coding is required.

Fashion Design
Discover the trans-disciplinary nature of fashion design. From sketching and illustration to crafting and creating, students will experiment with designers’ techniques and build basic skills in collection development. Students will be instructed in draping, patterning, and hand sewing in Pratt’s cutting edge fashion studio.

Film/Video
Explore the aesthetic and craft of filmmaking through hands-on projects. Using digital video, students will produce short film projects designed to develop both technical competencies, and an appreciation of the power and creative potential of the moving image. Cameras and editing equipment will be provided.

Fine Arts: Painting and Drawing
Translate the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface. Develop perceptual and aesthetic awareness and Improve technical skills through the creation of fine art. Students will use different drawing and painting techniques, media, and subject matter to create a body of work with an emphasis on developing an effective studio practice and producing works to include in a competitive portfolio. Please note: Nude figure drawing is included.

Fine Arts: Sculpture
Delve into a variety of processes and materials in the making of 3-D sculpture. Various forms of sculpture and 3-D art techniques will be explored. Contemporary sculpture and artists will be introduced as they relate to the projects and processes learned. Students will come away with a greater knowledge of contemporary sculpture and the ability to create unique works of their own.

Foundation Art
Strengthen fundamental creative skills in a traditional studio art class focused on color, shape, line, movement, and other formal concepts of art and design. Modeled after Pratt’s first-year curriculum, this course will expand the student’s thinking, strengthen portfolios, and provide a basis for further study in any creative field. Please note: Nude figure drawing is included.

Graphic Design
Explore what makes a design successful, and investigate the role of design in meeting the demands of an ever-changing society. Learn design tools, principles, and methods to produce unique and memorable graphic work. Typography, photography, and illustration are incorporated in visualizing your ideas along with the introduction and application of computer graphics.

Illustration: Digital
Render images utilizing a variety of software and explore the limits of digital media. This course explores ways to tell a story by creating digital images that communicate new ideas for editorial and commercial purposes. Students will develop technical and artistic skills in drawing while experimenting with scanning, digital photography, and using photo editing software. Students will be given the tools to produce finished, professional-level digital work.

Illustration: Traditional
Communicate an idea through images, This course explores ways to create pictures that communicate new ideas. Students develop technical and artistic skills in drawing and painting for use in the commercial world; enhancing illustration skills through life studies, experimentation with a variety of media, and by cultivating their imagination. Students will be given the tools to produce finished, professional-level work. Please note: Nude figure drawing is included.

Industrial Design
Create the objects that people use everyday. This concentration course examines how embracing today’s social, physical, and ecological needs presents opportunities for creative design. Through drawing and model making, students explore, challenge, and redefine the forms and objects with which we live.

Interior Design
Optimize the space in which we live. This concentration course centers on the impact of the interior space on the individual, as well as various groups, by working with the classic elements of light, color, form, and space. Projects include drafting, rendering, and model-making.

Jewelry / Metal Arts
Push the boundaries of form and function. This course is an introduction to basic, direct metal, fabrication techniques for metal objects and wearable art pieces. Students will research and develop design concepts and execute finished pieces using non-ferrous metals combined with alternative materials and current technology.

Photography: Analog
Capture life in the moment. Students study 35mm camera operations, lighting techniques, and darkroom procedures to achieve a broad-based knowledge of black and white photography. Instruction includes exposing and developing film, making contact prints, enlarging and finishing photographs. Students are required to provide their own 35mm camera for this course.

Photography: Digital
Learn the basics of digital imaging: scanning, shooting, using graphic software, and various forms of manipulating and outputting images. Using primarily Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, students will develop imagery and Improve conceptual and technical skills, while incorporating art elements and principles of design. Students are required to provide their own digital camera for this course.

Additional course offerings to come in January 2024. Please check our website again in January 2024.

Courses are led by Pratt faculty or alumni and include required homework assignments to be completed outside of class hours.

LESSON 5: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Understand all the things that must be considered when designing a compensation and benefits package.

LESSON 6: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Learn the ins and outs of complying with OSHA, protecting against workplace hazards, and investigating, recording, and preventing accidents and employee illnesses.

LESSON 7: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT

Gain knowledge of employment law as well as an understanding of equal employment opportunity, avoiding discrimination, and what happens when an employee files an EEOC claim.

LESSON 8: MAKING HR DECISIONS

Learn how to make decisions based on various company growth strategies and how to use HRIS Software as well as job analysis as a tool for decision-making.

LESSON 9: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Learn the full spectrum of affirmative action, how to create an affirmative action plan, and information on the AAP you will need to know.

LESSON 10: DIVERSITY

Understand what diversity is and why it is a good thing in an organization as you learn to manage it and handle conflict.

LESSON 11: EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND DISCIPLINE

Learn the laws that protect employee rights and privacy and how to properly monitor and document behavior and discipline employees.

LESSON 12: TERMINATION

Understand the alternatives to firing as well as how to prepare for termination including proper separation agreements as well as what to do in the event of wrongful discharge.

LESSON 13: INVESTIGATIONS

Learn why it is so important to investigate problems as well as the steps of an effective investigation including preparing, conducting, and wrapping it up.

LESSON 14: MANAGING LABOR RELATIONS

Get a quick overview of the history of unions as you learn how they work and why employees join them.

LESSON 15: CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORKPLACE

Learn how to ask employees for input and act on it, delegate authority, keep communication open, and continuously ask for feedback as you strive to develop a high-performance workplace.

LESSON 16: GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES

Understand the basics of staffing strategy, cultural differences, HR in other countries, choosing global employees, and issues faced by expatriates.

LESSON 17: RETENTION

Learn the top reasons employees leave a company and how you can encourage them to stay as well as the importance of succession planning.

LESSON 18: MOTIVATION, REWARDS, AND RECOGNITION

Find out fun ways to motivate workers and gain nine strategies for creating a great rewards program.

LESSON 19: PREPARING FOR THE PHR EXAM

Gain information on externships and internships as you review the basics of the PHR exam and begin to study.

For a limited time, when you purchase any course from Goodwin College’s Online Professional Development Course catalog, you’ll receive the online, self-paced course, Speak With Confidence for free! The link to access Speak with Confidence will be included in your course confirmation email that you receive 24-48 hours after registration.

Drexel University's online web design courses introduce you to the skills needed for crafting a well-designed and responsive website. You'll learn about core design principles, user experience, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and responsive design.

These online continuing education web design courses are aligned with our in-person Web Development & Coding program as well as the Information Technology Professional Skill Track in The Skills Hub.

All of our online web design courses are self-paced so you can learn around your schedule. You can take our online web development courses individually or at a discounted bundle rate.

Certificate in Web Design

• Length: 18 hours
• Format: Online
• Cost: $399

Master the basics of designing a functional and attractive site, the HTML and CSS languages you'll need to execute your design, and best practices for designing and building a website that responds intelligently to the needs of users

Introduction to Web Design

• Length: 3 hours
• Format: Online
• Cost: $79

Lay the groundwork for building effective websites optimized in design, structure, usability, and accessibility. You will learn the fundamental principles of visual design, user experience, interface design and mobile-first practices. You will also be introduced to the three main website languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

CSS for Web Design

• Length: 3 hours
• Format: Online
• Cost: $79

Learn the basic features of Cascading Style Sheets, or CSS— a versatile programming language that is used to style web pages. Through CSS, you can control the presentation of elements on a page, including their color, dimensions, position and behavior. Through a series of lab exercises, you can practice the tools and concepts you learn throughout the course.

HTML for Web Design

• Length: 3 hours
• Format: Online
• Cost: $79

Gain an understanding of HyperText Markup Language (HTML)—the standard markup language used to create webpages. HTML is a core competency that is used to create webpages and user interfaces for mobile and web applications. You will learn how to use HTML tags for mages, links, lists, and tables and then apply your skills in a lab setting.

JavaScript for Web Design

• Length: 3 hours
• Format: Online
• Cost: $79

Learn the fundamentals of scripting and basic programming concepts while exploring the ways JavaScript can add functionality to web pages. Through several lab exercises, you will progress from developing simple JavaScripts to more complex functions. You will then be introduced to popular JavaScript libraries and other similar tools and frameworks.

Responsive Web Design

• Length: 3 hours
• Format: Online
• Cost: $79

Gain the skills needed to create custom CSS layouts and use media queries to optimize websites for different screen sizes and devices. This course requires basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Web Design Course Catalog

Whether you're looking for career advancement courses to Improve your professional prospects or customized training for a team of corporate employees, Collat Professional Education is ready to partner with you to elevate your potential and achieve desired results.

Take one or more PreCollege online course(s) this summer and join students from across the country and around the world developing their art, design, or writing skills. Starting in June, part-time courses meet twice a week for five weeks providing synchronous instruction from world-class faculty and engaging discussion with like-minded peers. Students are able to earn college credits while exploring their interests from the comfort of their homes.

1-Credit Courses

Credit-bearing classes are modeled after Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum and focus on specific areas of study across the Institute’s offerings. Each course requires dedicated time to complete assignments outside of class hours and students receive a letter grade and elective college credit accepted at Pratt and most other universities.

NonCredit Courses

PreCollege noncredit courses are designed to support your creative practice, expand your technical skills, and build your portfolio. Each course includes assignments to complete outside of class hours and students receive a pass/fail grade. All courses are listed in eastern time and are synchronous. A parent/guardian must submit a completed Program Consent Form to precollege@pratt.edu prior to the start of class to confirm the student’s ability to participate.

2024 Summer Online PreCollege Program Dates:

June 3 – July 3, 2024

Summer 2024 Online Courses

1-Credit Industrial Design 

1-Credit Architecture 

1-Credit Painting and Drawing

1-Credit Graphic Design 

Noncredit Creative Writing 

Noncredit Portfolio Development – Discover

More courses to come. Please check our website again in January 2024.

Summer 2024 Tuition and Deadlines for Online Classes*

Tuition per 1-Credit Course (38% Discounted from Pratt’s Undergraduate Tuition): $1,153

Summer 2024 Credit Applications Open: November 1, 2023

Credit Application Deadline: May 1, 2024

Credit Payment Deadline: May 15, 2024

Tuition per Noncredit Course: $635 – due upon registration

Summer 2024 Noncredit Registration Opens: March 25, 2024
Noncredit Payment: Due upon registration

*Subject to change

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• At least 15 years old and no older than 18 years old before the first day of the program. No exceptions.
• Currently enrolled in high school (or equivalent program).
• Self-motivated, responsible, and willing to dive into college-level study with support from staff and faculty.

Passionate and inquisitive about creating works of art, design, architecture or writing. Program is open to all levels of experience.

A parent/guardian must submit a completed Program Consent Form to precollege@pratt.edu prior to the start of class to confirm the student’s ability to participate.

Withdrawal Policy 

Withdrawal or refund requests must be submitted in writing; withdrawals cannot be made by telephone or through the instructor. Withdrawal requests should be emailed to precollege@pratt.edu with the course name and “WITHDRAWAL REQUEST” in the subject line. Withdrawals and refunds are computed based on the date of the email received. Requests sent after the deadlines below will not be considered.

Withdrawal Deadlines:

Credit courses: May 15
Noncredit Courses: May 20

• Withdrawal refund requests submitted in writing before the withdrawal deadline: 100% tuition refund (fees are non-refundable).
• There is no refund after the withdrawal deadline.

Have a question? Contact precollege@pratt.edu.