Degree Details

FIT offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Toy Design. See eligibility requirements before you apply.

FIT offers the world’s first and foremost accredited bachelor’s program in toy design. Start designing in our professional model-making workshop, use our computer lab with Cintiq touch-sensitive displays, and then test your toys with children in our play space. An extensive product library enables you to research a wide array of toy catalogs, games, stuffed animals, and toys.

toy design classroom

Concentrating on toy design for the infant through ’tween markets, the curriculum includes design and engineering of soft and hard toys, game and doll design, product safety, child psychology, motor learning development, packaging, computer-aided industrial design, marketing, promotion, and the business of toys.

Creativity at play

In an on-the-job environment, you’ll develop prototypes and games. You’ll study child psychology and product safety. You’ll have access to the latest industry technology including the capability to “touch” and manipulate virtual objects on the computer—just as if they were in front of you. And you’ll learn about the business of toy design, including budgets, production, and marketing.

From internship to full-time employment

Your internship with a major toy company will give you valuable experience. For many students, it’s an opportunity that turns into a full-time job after graduation.

SHOW US YOUR WORK: A COMPETITIVE PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED FOR THIS MAJOR 

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Learn From the Best

Our experienced Toy Design faculty have worked as professionals in the industry.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this program, please reach out.

Toy Design
School of Art and Design
Dubinsky Student Center, Room A571
(212) 217-5120