Bachelor of Arts in Critical and Visual Studies

Pratt Institute

Discover the interconnections of society, culture, the environment, and urban space. Grounded in the social sciences, history, and philosophy, this dynamic interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking, writing, research and theory. Critical and Visual Studies is a dynamic interdisciplinary bachelor of arts degree offering a strong foundation in the social sciences, history, and philosophy while immersed in Pratt’s uniquely vibrant community. Critical and Visual Studies emphasizes critical thinking and research, writing, and social theory. If you are excited about the interconnections of society, culture, the environment, and urban space, then Critical and Visual Studies is the major for you. Berlin, Germany, stands as an ideal city for The Pratt Berlin study abroad program invites sophomores and juniors to broaden your cultural, intellectual, and creative horizons with a semester in one of Europe’s most vibrant artistic and literary hubs. Housed in a newly renovated button factory in Kreuzberg, one of Berlin’s central and thrilling neighborhoods, this program offers writing majors and minors in creative writing, critical and visual studies, and humanities and media studies a complete 16-credit package, encompassing core classes and electives taught by our BFA Writing faculty. Explore further opportunities on Pratt’s Study Abroad Program page:

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