Certificate in Creative Careers
New York, USA
Certificate
DURATION
16 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 8,500 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* approximate cost
Key Summary
About: Pratt Institute's Certificate in Creative Careers teaches business, marketing communications, copyright law, licensing, and craft development while you build a professional design portfolio. The programme offers small interactive classes, real-time instruction in person or on Zoom, free remote software access, and free use of campus labs. Cost: $7,000; duration: 6 months (one semester, full-time).
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as graphic designer, brand strategist, marketing coordinator, licensing specialist, creative project manager, freelancer; the certificate supports portfolio-based job applications, entrepreneurship, and professional presentation.
The programme covers portfolio presentation, market positioning, business basics, client communication, and freelance entrepreneurship guidance.
Arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed in a creative career. Discover career options while learning best practices in business, copyright law, and licensing. Hone a craft in a creative field of choice. Position yourself strategically with a professional design portfolio.
Pratt Institute is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant, international students. International students are required to maintain a full-time, in-person schedule, consisting of a minimum of 18 hours per week, during the fall and spring semesters. International students can learn how to apply in our website.
This program features small, interactive classes, real-time instruction (either in-person, or on Zoom), free access to software for remote use, and free access to designated campus labs. Students will earn a certificate upon successful completion of all required courses.
Approximate cost of the certificate is $8500–$9500 (16 weeks duration).
Certificate Requirements
- Find Your Artistic Path in a Creative Career
Electives (select 5 classes from the following programs)
- AI Design
- Branding and Digital Marketing
- Creative Interiors
- Exhibition Design
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Photography and Video Production
- UX/UI Design
Portfolio (2 Accelerated classes required every semester)
- Accelerated