PrattMWP College of Art and Design Catalog 2020-2021

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“I wanted to go to a tight-knit art school, and

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PrattMWP College of Art and Design Contents 5

Letter from the Dean

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About PrattMWP

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History

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Relocation to Pratt Institute

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Who are PrattMWP students?

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Foundation

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Art and Design Education

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Communications Design

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Fine Arts

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Photography

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Faculty

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Careers in the Arts

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Curriculum

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Admissions

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Financial Aid

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Tuition and Fees

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Registration and Academic Policies

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Student Life and Academic Services

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Library Services

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Academic Calendar

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Directions to PrattMWP

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Administration and Board of Trustees

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PrattMWP Endowed Scholarships

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Letter from the Dean PrattMWP College of Art and Design prepares students

transform their communities through work in museums,

for culturally relevant, cutting-edge, creative careers by

universities, galleries, and creative businesses and agen-

providing the highest quality art and design foundation

cies across the globe. The curiosity and drive necessary

program in America. We add value to Pratt Institute’s

to complete a Pratt degree provide the impetus for

world-acclaimed curriculum through small class sizes

entrepreneurship, and many graduates create successful

and state-of-the-art studio spaces, where we

start-ups in diverse creative fields, running the gamut

emphasize personal mentorship by our faculty of

between advertising to non-profit arts organizations.

practicing contemporary art professionals. After completing their first two years in Utica, PrattMWP students possess the skills and self-confidence necessary to thrive during their junior and senior years when they relocate to Pratt Institute’s main campus in Brooklyn, New York. Any student who completes the two-year program at PrattMWP is guaranteed admission to the Brooklyn campus to complete their degree as

Technological advances in media, materials, and processes open exciting career possibilities for creative, inventive individuals. The foundation you will receive at PrattMWP will allow you to nimbly move into an array of careers that demand original thinking and creative problem-solving. Artists and designers spearhead changes in visual communication and product invention,

long as they are in good academic standing.

utilizing the innovative training they gain in aesthetics

In addition to the advantages of our small class sizes

on to impact society by shifting perceptions through the

and focus on mentorship, students also enjoy access

expression of ideas and a reflective examination of our

to the entire Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

world.

This includes the famed Museum of Art collection and archives, where art history and practice come alive through close study. The Museum boasts an incredible collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art and compliments those resources through avant-garde exhibitions, which tackle contemporary issues and engage with the diverse community. Complimentary admission to the weekly art-house independent film series and discounted admission Performing Arts series help round out the cultural experience for PrattMWP

and materials within our programs. These students go

Now in its 20th year, the affiliation between Pratt Institute and PrattMWP continues to grow and thrive through a carefully integrated curriculum, communication between the two campuses, and cooperation between administration, students, and faculty. Always considered to run at the forefront of arts education, Pratt Institute remains the gold standard for education in visual and creative fields of study.

students.

I urge you to visit PrattMWP and meet our community,

The rigorous curriculum provided by both Pratt and

of work being created by faculty and students. You will

PrattMWP consistently place the program in the top

quickly see why completing your foundation years at

echelon of art schools in the world. This includes top

PrattMWP is an excellent choice for students interested

10 ratings for individual programs in art, design, and

in an education at one of the world’s premier art and

architecture, as well as graduate pay scale and

design institutions.

see our studios, and experience first-hand the quality

employability. Inspired and challenged students graduate to become successful artists, designers, curators,

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educators, communication designers, journalists, and

Dean of School Art

filmmakers to name a few careet options. Our graduates

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About PrattMWP PrattMWP College of Art and Design is Pratt Institute’s upstate New York extension center in Utica, New York, located approximately four and a half hours northwest of New York City and conveniently located near Albany, Rochester, and Syracuse, New York.

PrattMWP offers the first two years (same classes) of Pratt Institute’s renowned four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.) in: Communications Design (Graphic Design, Illustration) Ranked third of the top 20 best visual communications degree programs by graphicdesigndegreehub.com.

Fine Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and Integrated Practices, Jewelry, Printmaking) Ranked number one in USA Today.

Art and Design Education (Art Teacher Preparation) Photography Ranked fifth of 127 colleges nationwide (top five percent) offering film, video and photographic arts by College Factual.

PrattMWP is home to 200 residential students who relocate to Utica from around the world to attend the art and design college. Approximately 25 percent of enrolled students are from outside the United States, creating a rich and diverse community.

Modern, fully equipped studios and a distinguished faculty of professional artists and designers ensure the highest quality education, and our 10-to-1 student-tofaculty ratio ensures individualized attention in every class. PrattMWP provides an intimate and nurturing environment, allowing students to develop as creative individuals.

After completing the curriculum at PrattMWP, you automatically relocate to Pratt Institute’s main campus in Brooklyn to complete the final years of your bachelor’s degree. While most PrattMWP students (about 98 percent) decide to relocate to the main campus in their junior year to finish their B.F.A., you also have the option of applying to any other art and design school as a transfer student.

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“I came to PrattMWP looking for a place that would challenge me artistically.

I picked the right place.�

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The best of both worlds…

PrattMWP’s charming campus is located in downtown Utica, New York, a relatively small city of prominent architectural landmarks and beautiful Victorian homes.

Pratt campus. From design firms and art galleries where you can intern, to museums and concert halls where you can enjoy all of the city’s cultural offerings, Pratt’s New York City location is unparalleled.

The campus features a mix of historic and contemporary architecture, as well as state-of-art facilities and generous on campus housing. It is also home to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art,

Why do students choose PrattMWP?

featuring an active changing exhibition program and a

Outstanding Rankings and Reputation

celebrated collection of more than 15,000 works of art

PrattMWP was ranked among the top US design

including work by modern masters Salvador Dali, Pablo

schools in Graphic Design USA. Pratt Institute, one of

Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock.

the world’s most prestigious colleges of art, design,

Once you finish your first two years at PrattMWP, you relocate to Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn, New York, as a junior to complete the last two years of your B.F.A. program. Home to more artists and designers than any other city, New York City provides you with an exceptional learning environment that extends beyond the

and architecture, was ranked fifth of the top 10 most influential design schools of the past half century in Graphic Design USA, among top design schools by BusinessWeek, first in New York and second in the United States by College Facutal, 2019, for design and applied arts.

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Automatic Relocation to Pratt’s Main Campus in Brooklyn

(2014) ranked Pratt number one among the best art and

The transition to Brooklyn is automatic. No separate

of its graduates.

design schools with respect to the mid-career salary

application is required to relocate. Students must complete the program at PrattMWP before relocating

A Professional Faculty

to Pratt Institute in year three.

PrattMWP’s professors are all practicing artists and designers who mentor students and help them reach

Note: Transfer students are evaluated for transfer credit

their full potential as creative individuals. Class sizes

and may complete the program at PrattMWP in fewer

are small, ensuring that you work closely with your

than two years. They will be evaluated for advanced

professors and receive individualized attention.

standing based on their portfolio and the similarity of studio courses taken at any previous college.

Once you complete your final years at Pratt’s main campus, you receive your B.F.A. from Pratt Institute and become part of a prestigious community of talented alumni from both Pratt Institute and PrattMWP College of Art and Design. PrattMWP’s curricula are virtually identical to Pratt’s, ensuring a world-class education and a seamless transition.

Read more about the transition to the Brooklyn campus on page 15.

Lower Overall Cost PrattMWP’s tuition is substantially less than Pratt’s main campus and most other top art and design schools for the first two years, and PrattMWP automatically considers all accepted incoming freshman and transfer students (US citizens, permanent residents and international students) for generous merit-based scholarships, up to approximately half tuition, with no separate application required. PrattMWP students are also considered for generous scholarships when relocating to Pratt Institute in year three based on their cumulative GPA at the end of the first semester of the second year at PrattMWP.

Pratt’s Outstanding Career Placement

PrattMWP students receive scholarships not only to

Pratt’s distinguished faculty and its Center for Career

Pratt Institute in Brooklyn but also to some of the best

and Professional Development help students obtain

art and design schools in the country. Beginning your

both internships and jobs. In fact, in Pratt Institute’s

education at PrattMWP could be the most affordable

most recent survey, 93 percent of its undergraduates

choice for obtaining your BFA.

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History

As MWPAI continued to receive monumental acclaim,

In 1999, Pratt Institute joined forces with Munson-

bine their strengths. Pratt Institute, interested in the

Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (MWPAI) to give students

consistently high-quality students coming out of Utica,

the option of starting their Pratt education at a smaller,

formed an affiliation with MWPAI and created PrattMWP.

more intimate campus where they could develop

The upstate institution welcomed the alliance since Pratt

their skills and focus on their work. The combination

could offer an outstanding benefit to the students: a

of MWPAI’s distinguished arts community and Pratt’s

clear path to their B.F.A. degree at one of the world’s

strong reputation and curriculum developed into a

preeminent art colleges through a seamless relocation

focused, passionate, and supportive learning environ-

to Pratt’s Brooklyn campus in their junior year.

ment that attracts young artists and designers from

Pratt Institute and MWPAI saw an opportunity to com-

around the world.

Since the union, PrattMWP has added new studio

The School of Art

computer labs, and new residence halls.

buildings and classroom spaces, state-of-the-art

Founded in 1941, the MWPAI School of Art focused on creating an art program that instilled the principles of a strong visual arts foundation. Established with the intention of providing an exceptional preparatory program in art, Munson students, after completing the two year program, would continue their education at top schools throughout the country including Pratt Institute. The School was granted the authority to confer the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree by the State of New York in 1948.

Where does the MWP come from?

The Institute Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (MWPAI) was established in 1919 to serve as “an artistic, musical and social center.” The Institute was named for three generations of one Utica family whose philanthropic generosity supported the fundamental belief in the prominent role the arts play in a vibrant community.

The art institute aims to promote interest and participation in the arts and stimulate artistic selfexpression and personal creativity.

In 1936, MWPAI opened to the public, displaying the vast collection of fine and decorative arts objects amassed by the family and organized concerts of highly acclaimed classical musicians. The MWPAI Museum of Art houses a collection of more than 15,000 works of art.

The modern and contemporary collection is noteworthy for its works by American artist Charles Burchfield, Susan Rothenberg, Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollock, and Louise Bourgeois to name a few. In addition, the Museum has a distinguished group of paintings and sculptures by leading European Modernists, including Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, and Pablo Picasso. The Performing Arts division continues to produce live stage performances, children’s concerts, and a superb film series throughout the year.

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move here

“Living in Brooklyn

and being able to explore the city is something I really look forward to, and also being in an area that has so much opportunity for me after graduation.”

Relocating to Pratt Institute Main Campus

During a student’s last semester at PrattMWP, financial aid, registrar, and advising offices from both Pratt Institute and PrattMWP work together to ensure

Students who relocate to Pratt Institute are

that students are prepared for the start of their

considered continuing Pratt students and not

junior year in Brooklyn, New York. Students will

transfer students. Note: PrattMWP students are

secure housing, financial aid, and register for classes.

required to complete the full curriculum on the Utica campus with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA

Students are evaluated for scholarships to Pratt

(and at least 54 credits with all studio courses

Institute’s Brooklyn campus based on their

completed) before they relocate to the Brooklyn

cumulative GPA at the end of the first semester of

campus. Once completed, students need only

their second year at PrattMWP. When relocating to

indicate their interest in continuing their education

Brooklyn, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to

at Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn, New York. No

be eligible for a relocation scholarship, and must

application is required to relocate, and the transition

maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to retain the

is seamless as long as you are in good academic

scholarship.

standing.

Students who complete the first two years at PrattMWP organizes a yearly relocation trip for its

PrattMWP but decide they want to change their

students to visit the Brooklyn campus in their

major when they relocate to Pratt must submit a

sophomore year. Students become acquainted with

request to the PrattMWP registrar. Acceptance

Pratt by touring the campus and meeting with faculty,

to a different program at Pratt is not guaranteed,

administration, and current students. Many students

although every effort is made to accommodate

reacquaint themselves with their former classmates

students. Students accepted to a different program

from PrattMWP and hear first-hand about the

at Pratt may need to take an additional year to

transition. The trip also enables students to spend

complete their B.F.A. degree. Students interested in

time in their specific departments and learn what to

switching to fashion or architecture will require an

expect throughout their junior and senior years at

additional two to three years. Note: Architecture is

Pratt.

a five-year program.

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ICELAND CANADA

UNITED STATES THE BAHAMAS

MEXICO

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC JAMAICA

PrattMWP students come from all over the world— more than 40 states in the

COLOMBIA

BARBADOS

ARUBA

VENEZUELA

ECUADOR PERU

BRAZIL

US and nearly 40 different countries—making our campus

CHILE

a diverse and exciting place to study and meet new friends with similar interests.

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NORWAY UNITED KINGDOM CZECH REPUBLIC

RUSSIA

KAZAKHSTAN

MONGOLIA

FRANCE

CHINA

PAKISTAN

SOUTH KOREA

INDIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

NIGERIA

TAIWAN THAILAND

CAMBODIA MALAYSIA

JAPAN

GUAM

PHILIPPINES VIETNAM

SINGAPORE INDONESIA

NAMIBIA

SOUTH AFRICA NEW ZEALAND

“PrattMWP is very diverse.

It’s refreshing to make friends that live halfway across the world!”

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Nancy Wang

First-Year Core

Drawing

Light, Color, Design

Foundation PrattMWP and Pratt Institute’s first-year core, the foundation year, is a prerequisite to all the professional programs in the Schools of Art and Design. Pratt’s faculty throughout the Institute have worked together to carefully craft a comprehensive year-long course of study that prepares you for future study in the School of Art or the School of Design.

The curriculum was designed with two major outcomes in mind: (1) you will be introduced to concepts, materials, and modes of working common to all art and design practice, and (2) you will become a confident practitioner of the design and creative process.

You will leave the first year with the confidence and conviction necessary to continue studies in your chosen field.

The primary objective of the first-year foundation core is to develop and expand your visual thinking through a critical practice of methods and processes of creativity. To accomplish this, you participate in a series of studio experiences that deal with the analysis of problems in perception, conception and imagination. The studio work encompasses both 2- and 3-dimensional forms in their optical, technical, and symbolic natures. In addition, you receive an introduction to 4-dimensional (time-based) arts through the use of computers and other media. At one point, you may deal with specifically designed structural problems, and at another point, you may examine these problems from expressive, social and historical perspectives. Through this process, individual imagination, skill, ambition and preferences are examined.

The foundation core helps you evaluate your previous art experience in light of new ideas and techniques. This grounding in underlying concepts and principles of the visual arts puts professional aims in an historical perspective. Before specialization in the sophomore year,

Space, Form, Process

Time and Movement

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the core curriculum encourages flexibility, adaptability and the experience of design and art as wide ranging enterprises.

Transfer students will be evaluated for advanced standing based on their portfolio and the similarity of studio courses taken at any previous college.

View the foundation-year courses in the Curriculum Section on page 65.

Lindy Callahan Space, Form, Process, Class Project

“It’s very rewarding

to see how far I’ve come in skill and knowledge that I’ve gained from each of my professors.”

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MacKenzie Shephard

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Hailey Henrikson

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Ava Mayer

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Sojin Kim

Kristina Selinski Molly Brown

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Art and Design Education Teaching is a creative process. To direct, train and educate artists requires more than knowledge of art. An effective teacher must communicate visual ideas, facilitate creative growth and engender a desire for learning to prepare artists for professional challenges.

You prepare for your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art and Design Education by completing the foundation art courses in your freshman year and then developing both your visual and communication skills during your sophomore year.

You will engage in a variety of fieldwork experiences in which personal connections between studio, education theory, and classroom practice can be made. Making art and teaching art become complementary activities. Students who major in art and design education may then go on to earn a New York State Initial Certification in teaching fine arts in grades Pre-K through 12.

View the Art and Design Education curriculum in the Curriculum Section on page 66.

Ha Minh Nguyen

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Communications Design Ranked third of the top 20 best visual communications degree programs by graphicdesigndegreehub.com, the Communications Design program at Pratt and PrattMWP builds on the relationships between Graphic Design and Illustration as the key modes for visually expressing an idea. Words, images, motion and sound— whether on a page, wall, television, laptop or phone—are the tools you need to communicate a message across all platforms.

The curriculum provides instruction in a broad base of skills relevant to all three areas in the sophomore year and offers studio courses that are increasingly specific to each in the junior and senior years.

Courses emphasize the history of design, sustainability, and social awareness in addition to technical process to teach you to be a creative problem-solver and masterful visual architect.

In Communications Design, all studio techniques and tools are taught to be useful in the design process. You enter the junior year with an excellent foundation in all media, including painting, drawing, and 2- and 3-dimensional design, confidently utilizing critical thinking, problem solving, typography, photography, and current computer software.

With the guidance of our faculty, you discover the practical application of your in-class assignments by designing logos, corporate identities, and ad campaigns for local and national organizations.

View the Communications Design curriculum in the Curriculum Section on page 67.

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Natalie Marinides

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Hyun Da Kang

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Alejandro Alvarez

Xuan Liu

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Emma Waller

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Joseph Owens

Hannah Noh

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Maddison Manente

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Myasia Bermejo

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Jewelry

Painting

Drawing

Fine Arts Fine Arts largely influences the information of our contemporary visual imagination. The world is revealed through the hand, mind, and expression of the artist. The contributions of the fine arts are as significant in understanding a culture as knowing its technological achievements. Whether it is Jewelry, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, or Sculpture and Integrated Practices, many of the skills learned in studying fine art in college, such as problem solving and conceptual thinking, are the basis for successfully navigating all aspects of life.

At PrattMWP, you will select your Fine Art focus at the end of your freshman year. As a sophomore, you will focus on a curriculum that begins your in-depth immersion into your chosen field of practice.

Combining a rigorous studio regimen with a broad education in liberal arts and sciences, students pursue a dialogue of conceptual investigation and making.

The program is ranked first nationally in USA Today by College Factual.

View the Fine Arts curriculum in the Curriculum Section on page 68.

Printmaking

Sculpture and Integrated Practices

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Carolina de Pontes

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Dharmika Rathi

“My major is Illustration, but

I am also able to make fine art work

in the form of painting and printmaking.�

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Madison Ciccarelli

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Kristine Yan

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Alyssa Pezzuti

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Mia McCormick

Hannah Noh Kristine Yan

Lisa Tu

Alexandria Kraeger

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Maria Escobar

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Photography Since the invention of photography in 1839, artists have used this medium to record their visible world, and as a medium for personal expression. New developments in the digital realm have further expanded these possibilities.

At PrattMWP, the freshman foundation year concentrates on the use of traditional 2- and 3-dimensional media to develop and expand your visual thinking through a critical practice of methods and processes of creativity. You will be introduced to the traditional—or analogue medium—of black-and-white photography.

In the second year, black-and-white photography and its use as a vehicle for artistic expression is further explored with the introduction of color and digital photography. Film and video classes are also included, as well as the study of the history of photography.

You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the artistic and professional options inherent in the field of photography, moving from a highly structured program in the sophomore year to a more self-determined program in the senior year in which individual interests will be emphasized. This approach is intended to facilitate the transition from student to independent artist/professional.

The program is ranked fifth out of 127 colleges nationwide (top five percent) offering film, video and photographic arts by College Factual.

View the Photography curriculum in the Curriculum Section on page 71.

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“Being here forced me

to find my drive, and my art changed with that discovery.�

Youchen Zhou

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Huiyi Huang

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Mylo Butler

Sarah Vinette

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Megan Anderson

Daniela de Pontes

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Jose Cordovez

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Faculty At PrattMWP, we owe our outstanding reputation to a faculty of professional artists and designers. Works created by our distinguished faculty members are widely shown in public exhibitions and are held in private collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our instructors have served as guest artists, advisors and lecturers at many colleges and universities throughout the world. Our adjunct instructors are considered among the best in their fields. In the classroom, faculty members share their valuable insights into the world of art and your future as a successful artist. You will find instructors who personally stimulate your creativity and help build new skills.

FULL-TIME FACULTY Daniel Buckingham Professor, Sculpture M.F.A., Alfred University B.F.A., Tulane University Daniel exhibits his work throughout the US and abroad. His large-scale public commission, Tower of Bells is located in the Park of Women and Children, Quito, Ecuador. He traveled solo by bicycle for eight years exploring more than 60 countries. This enriching journey has become a major resource for his artistic practice and his understanding of the human condition. Daniel enjoys listening to jazz and blues music and has served as a board member for Sculpture Space Inc. in Utica, NY. Christopher Cirillo Associate Professor, Drawing, Painting and 2D Design M.F.A., The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University B.F.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chris has 20 years of experience in painting and drawing. He has taught and lectured for PrattMWP, Mohawk Valley Community College, Empire State College, and the Kirkland Art Center. He makes work that is a reflection of his internal state, exploring humor, melancholy and often an inspiration from nature and or culture.

Ted Ford Assistant Professor, Art History M.F.A., Visual Arts, Vermont College of Fine Arts B.A., University of Colorado, English Studies at l’Ecole des Beaux arts, Paris; and The School of the Art Institute, Chicago Ted began at PrattMWP as an adjunct professor of Art History in 2004, and joined the fulltime faculty in 2016. He has travelled widely in England, France, Italy and Greece. His focus of research is the intersection of visual culture

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and the history of ideas. In addition to teaching art history, Ted continues making paintings and sculpture. His works have been shown in NYC, Washington, D.C., and Upstate, NY. Chris Irick Professor, Jewelry M.F.A., University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth B.F.A., Texas Tech University Chris joined the full time faculty at PrattMWP in 2000 and regularly lectures on her work and conducts visiting artist workshops at colleges and universities across the US, most recently at Maine College of Art and University of Wyoming. Her work has been featured in more than 40 magazine and book publications, more than 100 national and international exhibitions, including a solo exhibition at the National Ornamental Metal Museum, and is included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution. She is currently interested in finding ways of capturing the elegance of bird flight on a static piece of jewelry, making use of historical and contemporary technologies to create the illusion of movement.

Cindy Buckley Koren Professor, Communications Design M.A.L.S., Empire State College B.F.A., University of Buffalo After establishing her career in editorial and advertising design with clients including AT&T, the U.S. Open, and Runner’s World Magazine, “Cindiana” changed focus to pursue her passion for cultivating young creative talent and inspiring positive social change. As the founder of the {meetinghouse} creative collaborative and as a featured speaker at TEDx Utica she strives to challenge the status quo by promoting meaningful education.

Gregory Lawler Professor, Drawing and Painting M.F.A., Penn State University B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Art Originally from Philadelphia, Gregory currently

resides in upstate New York, where he has been a Professor of Painting and Drawing at PrattMWP since 1990. He has exhibited in various locations in the US including the Everson Museum, the Albany Institute of History and Art, the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center and the Stanley Center for the Arts. Lawler is a well-established New York State artist, actively working and exhibiting for over 25 years. His paintings hang in collections throughout Maine, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and California.

Ken Marchione Professor, Drawing and Painting, Academic Chair M.F.A., Yale University School of Art B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art Ken has been actively lecturing and exhibiting his art throughout the northeast for more than 25 years. He serves a dual role as Professor of Drawing/Painting and Chair of Academic Affairs. He came to PrattMWP after serving as Director of Art for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center in Stamford, Ct., organizing numerous exhibitions and researching the museum’s permanent collection. He has also held positions at the Albright Knox Art Museum in Buffalo, NY and the Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester, NY. Claudine Metrick Assistant Professor, Drawing and 2D Design M.F.A., University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth B.F.A., Painting, Arizona State University Claudine’s paintings and drawings have been exhibited nationally at various venues including the Vessels Gallery, Dedee Shattuck Gallery, Danforth Museum of Art, Cotuit Center for the Arts, Carroll and Sons, Morehead State University, and The Painting Center in New York City. She has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Mount Ida College, and The Community College of Rhode Island.

Her work is inspired by natural forms, myth, and archetypal experience.

Bryan McGrath Professor, Ceramics M.F.A., Syracuse University B.F.A., State University of New York at Cortland Bryan McGrath joined the PrattMWP faculty in 1985 as head of the ceramics department.

His work has been shown nationally and internationally, including exhibitions in New York City, the World Ceramics Center in Icheon, Korea, and Auckland, New Zealand. A potter for 45 years, his work and articles have appeared in several national and international ceramics publications including A Potters Professional Handbook, by Steven Branfman, Mastering Ceramics, by Richard Zakin and the Studio Potter and Monthly Ceramic Art (Korea) magazines.

His travels include research and study trips to Japan and lecturing and teaching in Ireland.

Bryan’s work is in private collections in the US, Japan, Australia, and Ireland and in public collections in the US that include the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Oklahoma University, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University, and the Museum of Art, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

Beth Post Assistant Professor, Illustration M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design B.A., University of Central AR Beth is an illustrator with six years of experience teaching and 10 years of illustration and design experience. She works in children’s book and editorial and enjoys playing with the integration of traditional and digital art.

Sarah Phyllis Smith Education M.F.A., M.A., The University of Iowa B.F.A., Murray State University Recent solo and two-person exhibitions include Where the Great Lakes Leap to the Sea at The Shed Space in Brooklyn, NY and Fish Hotel at Vanderbilt University’s Space 204. Her work has also recently shown at Whitespace Gallery, Roman Susan Gallery, Wedge Projects, and The Midwest Center for Photography. Her work has been featured by several online publications including Don’t Take Pictures Magazine, Light Leaked, AINT-BAD magazine, Vulgaris magazine, and PhotoEmphasis and was featured on the cover of Iranian literary magazine, Dastan. Sarah currently serves as the Assistant Artistic Director of the New York State Summer School of the Arts: Media Arts Sandra Stephens Associate Professor, Time and Motion Arts M.F.A. School of Visual Arts B.A. SUNY Stony Brook Sandra creates video and video installation works to explore issues related to cultural and individual identity and has exhibited nationally, throughout museums and galleries in the US including the Museum of Latin American Art, the Frost Art Museum, the Portland Museum of Art, and internationally in various locations including Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Triennale di Milano in Milan, Centre de Cultura Contemporania in Barcelona and Atelier-Haus/Galerie ZeitZone in Berlin. She has also curated various shows throughout the US and is currently working on Conversation Exchange, a series of two-person exhibitions that create a platform for cultural exchange between artists based in the Caribbean and those within the diaspora where artists present their own work, appropriate each other’s work, and collaborate together.

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Todd Behrendt Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies MS, Utica College Megan Boulerice Literary & Critical Studies/Telling Tales: Narrative and Meaning in the Humanities MA, SUNY Brockport Sarah Burns Process and Production BFA, College of Saint Rose Doreen DeNicola Typography and Info Design BA, New Jersey City University Holly Dobbins Ecology/Culture, Identity, Power/Making/ Faking Nature PhD, Syracuse University Mary Beth Fiorentino Typography and Info Design/Jewelry Design History and Material Culture MFA, SUNY New Paltz

Dave Roberts General Psychology Master of Social Work, SUNY Albany Jacqueline Santoro Child and Adolescent Development PhD, Drexel University Thomas Sblendorio Digital Prototyping AAS, Digital Animation Christina Sharp History of Communications Design/ Typography and Information Design BFA, SUNY New Paltz Carlie Sherry Light/Color/Design MFA, Syracuse University Taro Takizawa Intaglio/Silkscreen/Print 1 MFA, Syracuse University Faith Thompson Astronomy MS, SUNY Albany

Jim Gifford Weimar Film and Culture PhD, Syracuse University, American Literature

Sean Usyk 1 Year Visiting Instructor Image as Communication/Dynamic Imagery BA, Savannah College of Art and Design

Valerie Graziano Literary & Critical Studies MS, SUNY Cortland, Reading/Literacy

Kim Valdez Casting & Moldmaking/Space, Form, Process MFA, Syracuse University

Kassandra Gustin Themes in Art & Culture MA, Syracuse University, Museum Studies

Mara Zoltners Time and Movement PhD, University of Leeds

Christina Hopkins Youth in the City/From Studio to Classroom MA, SUNY Oswego Marye Ianno Themes in Art & Culture/History of Communications Design Master of Classical Studies, SUNY Albany Yulia Levkovich Visualization/Representation, Light/ Color/Design MFA, New York Academy of Art Zach Lewis Intensive English/Introduction to Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication BA, Utica College Leah McDonald Process and Production/History of Communications Design BA, College of Saint Rose Joseph Murphy Images as Communication MFA, Syracuse University Michael Peckham Digital Prototyping AAS, Sequential Art

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Careers in the Arts: Demystifying the Starving Artist Career development is a process that starts long before you arrive on campus. Choosing a major to study while in college also means choosing a path towards a career. The foundation year offered at PrattMWP provides you with experience in different areas within the arts so that you can choose the major that suits you best.

After you relocate to Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn, you have access to its career services office, where you work with an advisor specific to your major. Pratt Institute’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) assists students and alumni with internships, residency and job placement. CCPD helps you with resume and cover letter trainings and networking opportunities.

The advisors work with you to navigate the path from college to career with clarity, competence, and confidence. They stay abreast of changing trends and employer needs, and they guide you into an easy transition from college into the work environment, maintaining relationships with employers and internship providers nationally and internationally.

Check out Pratt’s Job Placement page, and see how well Pratt students do after they graduate: https://www.pratt.edu/student-life/center-forcareer-professional-development/recent-graduate-outcomes/

Art and Design Education Pratt alumni can be found in public and private schools, museum education, exhibition design, curriculum planning, arts administration, publishing, special education programs, early childhood education, senior centers, and community arts programs.

Occupations Art Teacher (Elementary/Secondary) College and Art School Professor Community Arts Programs Museum Art Education Programs Art Historian Art Supervisor or Administrator Art Therapist Artist-in-Residence Starting Salary Range: averaging $30,000- $50,000

Fine Arts Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Jewelry, Sculpture and Integrated Practices The field of fine arts is usually a dual career field for those who wish to pursue production, exhibition and sale of their artwork while supporting themselves at the same time. The Center for Career

and Professional Development Office at Pratt Institute lists more than 4000 jobs annually, offering career counseling and job referrals for those entering this field.

Occupations Arts Administrator Art Buyer/Consultant Art Exhibit Coordinator Art Handler Art Historian Art Therapist Artist-in-Residence Cartoonist Ceramic Artist Commercial Printer Commissioned Portrait Painter Conservator Courtroom Artist Creative Director Critic Curator Custom Woodworker Display Designer Exhibition Designer Fine Artist Forensic Artist Foundry Worker / Welder Furniture Designer Gallery Director Jewelry Designer Metal Artist Mosaic Artist Motion Picture Sculptor/Modeler Museum Staff Print Production Manager Print shop Owner Professor Silkscreen Artist Sculptor Starting Salary Range: vary by career

Communications Design Graphic Design, Illustration Careers within the communications design field vary from freelance work, entrepreneurship to employment by major consumer advertising agencies in major cities across the globe. Most fields within communications design allow for a flexible career option.

Occupations Advertising Director Art Director Artist-in-Residence Branding Manager Book Illustrator Cartoon Artist Creative Director Editorial Illustrator Graphic Designer Illustrator Logo Designer Medical Illustrator Package Designer Professor Technical Illustrator Web Designer Starting Salary Range: averaging $30,000- $50,000

Photography Photography offers a wide range of jobs—both full-time and freelance— a career within photography requires flexible, high energy individuals who are team players. Competition is intense for “glamorous” positions. Some alumni choose to follow a fine arts path and

exhibit their work rather than pursuing a commercial career.

Occupations Art Director Artist-in-Residence Corporate Photographer Documentary/Travel Photographer Editorial Photographer Event Photographer Fashion Photographer Fine Art Photographer Film/Video Production Still Photographer Gallery Assistant Medical/Science Photographer Photojournalist Photo Archivist Photo Editor Photo Researcher Photo Technician Photographer’s Assistant Portrait Photographer Product Photographer Professor/Teacher Stock Photographer

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Curriculum and Courses

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Foundation Foundation Curriculum General Education Elective: see page 73 for course descriptions

SEMESTER 1

(First year for all majors) Visualization / Representation / Concept FDC 141 | 3CR Drawing II builds on and extends the concepts and skills of the first semester.

Students learn to use value in conjunction with line to achieve a synthesis of form, space, composition, and content. Projects will increase in ambition and the development of concept will be addressed through increased emphasis on student agency, analysis, iteration, evaluation, and group critiques. The course is designed to address the range of formal issues, processes, and material practices students will encounter as they move into the more specialized areas in the school.

Credits Visualization/Representation 3 Light Color Design I 3 Space Form Process or FDC-180 Time and Movement* 3 HAD-111 Themes in Art and Culture I 3 HMS-101A Intro to Literary and Critical Studies I 3 PHOT-105 Black and White Photography

(Photo majors only) 3

SEMESTER 2 Credits FDC-141 Visualization/ Representation/Concept 3 FDC-161 Light Color Design II 3 FDC-150 Space Form Process or Space, Form, Process FDC-180 Time and Movement* 3 HAD-122 Themes in Art and Culture II 3 FDC 150 | 3CR General Education Elective 3 Space, Form, and Process introduces the PHOT-210 Digital Photography student to the fundamental principles

(Photo majors only) 3

and dynamics of the physical world. * FDC-180 Time and Movement is required for Students will work with a range of all majors except for Photography majors.

FDC-140 FDC-160 FDC-150

Course Descriptions Visualization / Representation FDC 140 | 3CR In Foundation, drawing is the process of creating structures on the page that are analogies to structures both in the world and the imagination. The practice of drawing is a means of investigation to develop visual thinking and spatial and structural awareness. Students gain proficiency in the drawing process and develop analytical and expressive fluency in the language of the mark. Figure drawing is a critical practice to realize complex arrangements of parts as a unified whole with vitality, empathy and movement. In studio practice and extended projects students develop a range of abilities to visualize and communicate three-dimensional information on the two-dimensional surface.

materials and develop an understanding of their character and appropriateness for particular solutions. The training of the eye [observation], mind [analysis] and hand [realization] will result in comprehension and sensitivity to the threedimensional experience. Pragmatic application will provide context, connections and meaning. Project based learning will parallel cognition of fundamental principles. Students’ work will demonstrate the ability to analyze and articulate principles, materials and relationships.

Light, Color, & Design Lab FDC 160 | 3CR In Light, Color, and Design Lab the student is immersed in the experience of light, sensitized to color and its attributes, and familiarized with the elements, principles, and process of design. Through a series of cumulative and interwoven exercises, students explore how color and design are

interlinked and apply this understanding to projects in a wide range of media. Skills and concepts mastered in this semester allow students to conceive and create work that applies color and design with purpose.

Light, Color, & Design Studio FDC 161 | 3CR Light Color, & Design Studio is a workshop to develop ideas independently and collaboratively through an extended studio process to create authentic new work that applies the elements, principles, and relationships of light, color, and design to communicate purpose and intent. LCD Studio follows and builds on the work of LCD Lab. Through applying their knowledge to new challenges, students grow in conceptual ability, visual awareness, initiative, and self-knowledge, informing their lives and their future studies.

Time and Movement FDC 180 | 3CR Time and Movement introduces the student to the fundamentals of ordering information in time. Students will create, acquire, manipulate, animate, choreograph, and distribute digital content across multiple platforms and outputs.

The course begins with constructing the illusion of movement with sequences of still images and moves through various modes of filming and editing sound and moving images from the linear to the interactive. The student will learn the basic and fundamental principles of animation and motion design, digital photography and videography, sound design, and interactivity. Students will have a basic proficiency in the tools needed to create time-based work and will understand ideas of order and interaction.

In a world where increasingly everything is moving and interactive, these skills and concepts are essential for all artists and designers.

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B.F.A. in Art and Design Education You will learn through studio work, group discussions, lectures, seminars, individual consultations and exposure to special exhibitions and the renowned collection of the Museum of Art. Studio Core Concentrations: Communications Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Practices.

General Education Elective: see page 73 for course descriptions

SEMESTER 3

Credits 3 Youth in the City 3 Studio Core 3 Studio Core 3 General Education Elective 3 General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4 ADE-200 SS-391 HMS-201A

Credits

3 From Studio to Classroom Child and Adolescent Development 3 Intro to Literary and 3 Critical Studies II 3 Studio Core 3 Studio Core

Studio Core: Communications Design Credits COMD-250 COMD-241 COMD-242

3 Typography & Info Design 3 Image as Communication Process and Production (Optional) 3

Studio Core: Drawing

Credits 3 DRWG-205/211 Drawing I or Life Study I 3 DRWG-323 Drawing Materials and Methods 3 DRWG-206/212 Drawing II or Life Study II 3

Painting or Printmaking Elective

Studio Core: Painting PTG-205 PTG-206 DRWG-205/211 TECH-507

Painting I Painting II Drawing I OR Life Study I Painting Processes

Studio Core: Printmaking PRNT-205

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Studio Core: Sculpture SCU-205 SCU-206 TECH-519 TECH-507/527

Credits 3 3 3 3 3

Black and White Photography Digital Photography Intermediate Digital Photography Sophomore Critique Large Format Photography

Credits 3 3 3 3

Sculpture I Sculpture II Woodworking Ceramics or Casting/Moldmaking Drawing, Painting, or Printmaking Elective

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Course Descriptions Sophomore Courses From Studio to Classroom ADE 200 | 3CR

Art and Design Curriculum ADE-201

Studio Core: Photography PHOT-105 PHOT-210 PHOT-211 PHOT-205 PHOT-220

Credits 3 3 3 3

Credits 3 Print I 3 Printmaking Elective 3 Printmaking Elective 3 Drawing or Printmaking Elective

This course draws on each student’s studio core and considers ways that artist-teachers can adapt studio competencies to an educational setting. Through fieldwork observations and research, students will identify the concepts, skills, techniques, materials and language specific to each studio core. Students then begin to adapt, translate, and make studio learning accessible for the diverse abilities and interests of individual learners and groups of learners. This course includes 25 hours of fieldwork in a K-12 setting.

Students must leave one day free in their schedules for school visits.

Youth in the City ADE 201 | 3CR New York City’s neighborhoods and institutions serve as a lens through which to examine how educators, social activists, artists, and policy makers frame, debate and negotiate racial, economic and social inequalities among the city’s youth.

The course challenges the deficit model approach to addressing inequality and in doing so questions assumptions about the purposes of education within the context of an ongoing struggle for democratic rights and opportunities. Through an institutional study of a school and its

neighborhood, students explore youth, family, and community assets, leadership and agency. Students analyze and synthesize evidence, take into account different viewpoints and perspectives, and apply their findings to professional practice.

Child and Adolescent Development SS 391 | 3CR Theories of development from infancy through adolescence are critiqued through readings in psychology and literatire, formal observations, and personal experiences.

Learning and environmental factors such as gender, race, disability, and economics in the home, school, and communit are included in the discussion. Students consider language acquisition and literacy development, sexuality, and cultural identity development.

Combined Degree B.F.A./M.S. Art and Design Education Option See the Pratt bulletin and graduate catalogue at pratt.edu/request for course descriptions.

Students have the option of pursuing a BFA/ MS Degree in Art and Design Education at Pratt’s main campus. By matriculating to the Pratt Brooklyn campus in your junior year and completing both degrees at Pratt, you can reduce the required time and cost in a program totaling 159 credits. Applications must be submitted to the department chair

by February 1 of your junior year. Students in the B.F.A./M.S. program will not be awarded a B.F.A. degree nor recommended for certification until the program is completed and both degrees are awarded. Course work for the degrees can be completed in five years which may include summers. You will learn through studio work, group discussions, lectures, seminars, individual consultations and exposure to special exhibitions and the renowned collection of the Museum of Art.

B.F.A. in Communications Design Communications Design Concentrations: Illustration, Graphic Design General Education Elective: see page 73 for course descriptions

Communications Design Curriculum SEMESTER 3 COMD-250 COMD-241 COMD-242 HAD-365

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3

Typography and Information Design Image as Communication Process and Production History of Communications Design General Education Elective Studio Elective

SEMESTER 4

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3

COMD-240 Research, Analysis and Process COMD-251 Dynamic Imagery COMD-252 Digital Prototyping HMS-201A Intro to Literary and Critical Studies II

History of Art and Design Elective

General Education Elective

Course Descriptions Sophomore Courses Research, Analysis and Process COMD 240 | 3CR This course introduces students to the research methodologies and processes that form the foundation of successful communications design. It demonstrates how communication design is shaped by the problem solving phases of learning, identifying, generating and implementation and how these methodologies can be applied to the understanding of audiences, organizing content, developing strategies, and defining purposes.

Image as Communication COMD 241 | 3CR The Image as Communication course is an in-depth investigation into the use of the image as a tool for transmitting messages and telling stories. Students will explore the use of visual rhetoric, composition, editing, context, sequenc-

ing, scale and other design fundamentals, all in the service of a concept or narrative.

Process and Production COMD 242 | 3CR This course introduces students to the production process of print-based media.

Through a number of weekly short assignments students will explore and apply a variety of both analog and digital processes and presentation techniques.

These assignments will function as an introduction to a range of design tools using both traditional and emerging technologies. Students will be tasked to determine, step-by-step, how best to execute and present a design solution.

In addition to professional standards in publication software, focus will be on demonstrating the potential of combining different tools and techniques into the designer’s workflows.

Typography and Information Design COMD 250 | 3CR This course focuses on the analysis, management and representation of content in a way that fosters efficient and effective understanding, balanced with attractive or artistic expression. Using self-generated and existing content, students learn the basics of typography, information and interface design in both stand-alone visuals and dynamic, interactive documents. The roles of structure, hierarchy, layering, sequence, editing and navigation of information are explored. Study of the different ways to organize, represent and navigate content provide a thorough ground for advanced typographic, information and interface design as print pieces, websites, apps, map making, wayfinding systems, diagrams, charts and data graphics.

Dynamic Imagery COMD 251 | 3CR This course focuses on designing motion, animation and time-based experiences for Communications Design. This includes learning the fundamental skills of how to generate ideas in time, how to build a dramatic construction, and how to connect images in a narrative sequence.

Through studio inquiry and problemsolving, students will learn the visual, conceptual, technical and creative strategies required to produce animations, motion graphics, moving typography, promotions and branding for the screen and for multimedia environments.

Students will be encouraged to develop their individual creative ability and support this with a high level of technical skill.

Digital Prototyping COMD 252 | 3CR This course introduces students to the tools and production processes involved in the production of time-based and interactive media. Through hands-on lectures and the development of a series of short assignments, students will acquire the skills to naturally incorporate a variety of digital authoring tools and technologies into their workflows, exploring the properties and constraints of designing for digital media. Students will gain the ability to execute design solutions integrating time-based media, dynamic content and interactivity.

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B.F.A. in Fine Arts You will learn through studio work, group discussions, lectures, seminars, individual consultations and exposure to special exhibitions and the renowned collection of the Museum of Art.

FINE ARTS - PAINTING SEMESTER 3

PTG-205 TECH-507 FAU-241

Credits

3 PTG-206 Painting II HMS-201A Intro to Literary and Critical Studies II 3 3

Drawing or Printmaking Elective

Sculpture, Jewelry, or 3

3D TECH Elective

3 General Education Elective

FINE ARTS - PRINTMAKING SEMESTER 3

General Education Elective: see page 73 for course descriptions

PRNT-203 PRNT-212 FAU-241

Fine Arts Curriculum

by Concentration FINE ARTS - DRAWING SEMESTER 3

Credits Drawing I 3 Life Study 3 Fine Art Seminar 3 Painting or Printmaking Elective 3 General Education Elective 3

SEMESTER 4 DRWG-206/212 DRWG-323 HMS-201A

Credits Drawing II or Life Study II 3 Drawing Materials and Methods 3 Intro to Literary and Critical Studies II 3 Sculpture, Jewelry, or 3D TECH Elective 3 General Education Elective 3

FINE ARTS - JEWELRY SEMESTER 3 JWLR-205 FAU-231

SEMESTER 4 JWLR-206 TECH-223 JWLR-221

HMS-201A

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Credits

Jewelry I Ideation and Conceptualization for Jewelers DRWG, PTG, PRNT, or SCU Elective DRWG, PTG, PRNT, or SCU Elective General Education Elective

Credits 3 3 3 3 3

SEMESTER 4

Concentrations: Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Practices

DRWG-205 DRWG-211 FAU-241

Painting I Painting Processes Fine Art Seminar Drawing or Printmaking Elective General Education Elective

3 3 3 3 3

Credits Jewelry II 3 Lost Wax Casting for Jewelry 3 Persp. in Jewelry: CAD/CAM Technology 3 Intro to Literary and Critical Studies II 3 General Education Elective 3

Intaglio Relief Fine Art Seminar Drawing or Painting Elective General Education Elective

Credits 3 3 3 3 3

Credits SEMESTER 4

3 PRNT-205 Print I 3 PRNT-211 Silkscreen HMS-201A Intro to Literary and Critical Studies II 3

Sculpture, Jewelry, or 3

3D TECH Elective 3 General Education Elective

FINE ARTS – SCULPTURE AND INTEGRATED PRACTICES SEMESTER 3

SCU-205 Sculpture I TECH-519 Woodworking I FAU-241 Fine Art Seminar

Drawing, Painting, or

Printmaking Elective General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4 SCU-206 TECH-509 TECH-527 HMS-201A

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3

Credits

3 Sculpture II 3 Ceramics I 3 Casting and Moldmaking I Intro to Literary and Critical Studies II 3 3 General Education Elective

Course Descriptions Sophomore Courses Drawing I DRWG 205 | 3CR Drawing I focuses on multi-dimensional visualization and delineation as well as drawing as a process of perception and projection. Students are introduced to visual structures and concepts in their historical and contemporary contexts.

Drawing II DRWG 206 | 3CR In Drawing II Students continue to refine their skills in multi-dimensional visualization and Delineation and drawing as a process of perception and projection.

The use of digital as well as traditional drawing tools will be explored. Students continue to investigate visual structures and concepts in their historical and contemporary contexts.

Life Study I DRWG 211 | 3CR In Life Study I, students study the human figure as expressing and reflecting concepts of nature. Approaches to the figure include formal structural analysis as well as the figure used as a medium itself, as an object of representation, and as the embodiment of human consciousness.

Life Study II DRWG 212 | 3CR In Life Study II, students continue to explore the human figure as expressing and reflecting concepts of nature.

Approaches to the figure include formal structural analysis as well as the figure used as a medium itself, as an object of representation, and as the embodiment of human consciousness.

Drawing: Methods and Materials DRWG 323 | 3CR Drawing Materials and Methods is required for drawing concentrators and covers the technical aspects of drawing media, including the chemistry of substrates and papers, tools, pigments, paints and finishes and their applications.

The course will include discussions, lectures, demonstrations and research assignments.

Ideation and Conceptualization for Jewelers FAU 231 | 3CR This course will broaden the student’s awareness of the object-based world while developing conceptual skills through exercises in observation, writing, collecting and presentation. Students will use drawing and rendering as a generative source and critical thinking tool in the design process to facilitate discussion.

Fine Arts Seminar I FAU 241 | 3CR The Fine Arts Seminars explore ideas and issues related to the Fine Arts curriculum and professional practice. They address concerns of the studio arising from the social, historical and intellectual conditions of the time. These concerns are formal and philosophical as well as practical. Class discussions cover topics such as events, personalities, exhibitions, writings of artists and critics, values and studio practice. The Fine Arts seminars are required coursework from the sophomore through the senior years.

Jewelry I JWLR 205 | 3CR This fundamental course is an introduction to basic direct metal fabrication techniques used to create small scale, wearable objects using non-ferrous metals. Design development is addressed

as an extension of studio work with special attention paid to issues relating to scale.

Jewelry II JWLR 206 | 3CR This course builds upon the skills developed in Jewelry I. Students learn advanced direct metal fabrication techniques suitable for building smallscale, wearable objects with volume and depth. Precision and craftsmanship are emphasized as students integrate design concepts addressing scale and wearability with more complex techniques.

Perspectives in Jewelry CAD/CAM Technologies JWLR 221 | 3CR This class integrates the development of technical skill in rapid prototyping technologies with the student’s studio practice. Students will actively approach the use of CAD/CAM as a means to an end in relation to more traditional studio processes such as creating molds, jigs, dies and other tools.

Relief I PRNT 202 | 3CR Beginning with stamps and seals as signs of personal identity, relief is undoubtedly the oldest printmaking technique. This course will cover wood and linoleum block printing in black and white and reduction and multiple block printing in color. Students will learn these techniques through demonstration and practical application. Weekly assignments and critiques will integrate formal qualities, concepts and technical explorations.

Intaglio I PRNT 203 | 3CR The Italian word intaglio means “to incise.” This course will instruct students in the techniques and processes of intaglio printmaking on copper plates. Students will acquire skills through demonstration and practical application. Assignments and critiques will integrate formal qualities, concepts and technical exploration.

Print I PRNT 205 | 3CR This course will challenge fundamental issues in traditional printmaking: the relationship between image and surface, chance and form, medium specificity, reproducibility, and the validity/potential of digital media. This course explored simple approached to traditional printmaking to develop a vocabulary of printmaking concepts that will broaden and refine the definition of prints and their production.

Silkscreen PRNT 211 | 3CR Silkscreen employs the “stencil” which is historically traced to cave drawings. This course will cover all aspects of Silkscreen printmaking. Techniques will include hand drawn and cut stencil, photographic film, digital separations and photosensitive stencil making. Students will acquire a basic still set of Silkscreen techniques through demonstration and practical application. Assignments and critiques are designed to develop an integration of formal qualities and concepts with technical explorations.

Painting I PTG 205 | 3CR In Painting I, students will be introduced to a variety of formal approaches to building a painted surface. Investigations will include handling of paint materials,

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their physical properties and attendant techniques. Assignments will explore color mixing, composition, edge, shape and form.

Painting II PTG 206 | 3CR Painting II continues the previous semester’s investigations of approaches to building a painted surface. Students refine their handling and knowledge of painting materials’ physical properties and attendant techniques. Assignments explore color mixing, composition, edge, shape and form.

Sculpture I SCU 205 | 3CR This first course in the sculpture studio sequence emphasizes the development of formal perception and projection in three-dimensional space and introduces students to the basic concepts, materials and processes of sculpture media.

Sculpture II SCU 206 | 3CR Sculpture II builds upon the basic concepts, materials, processes and principles pertinent to contemporary sculpture. Through a series of assignments over the course of the semester students will explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques, becoming familiar with basic studio and shop practices. Technical demonstrations, presentations, readings, writings, individual and group critiques will provide a forum for the exploration and discussion of sculptural practices and the possibilities made available by such an expansive field.

Painting Processes TECH 507 | 3CR Painting Processes offers a deep exploration of the technical and practical aspects of painting materials. Methods of

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instruction will include lectures, demonstrations, student research, and class discussions. Most importantly, students will engage in “hands on” interactions with the materials.

Ceramics I TECH 509 | 3CR This course explores ceramic processes through the development of form: coil, slab, pinch and wheel; and surface: slips, stains underglaze and glaze. Students will explore basic skill building in clay and develop their conceptual thinking in the medium through content driven class assignments and critiques.

Woodworking I TECH 519 | 3CR This course introduces students to an array of woodworking and related fabrication techniques and processes. The use of hand, power and machine tools is taught through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience. Topics include basic woodworking techniques, safety procedures, wood identification, joinery, construction methods, shaping, turning, and finishing. Assigned and independent projects allow exploration while applying specific processes and techniques.

Whether functional or sculptural, the goal of this course is to give students the knowledge to conceive and realize ideas in wood.

Lost Wax Casting for Jewelry TECH 223 | 3CR Students will learn all aspects of wax working and lost wax casting in a scale appropriate to jewelry. This process will enable students to create metal models and rubber molds for multiple component parts used in fabrication finished pieces of jewelry or small-scale objects.

Casting and Moldmaking I TECH 527 | 3CR This course will give students the knowledge and the tools to be able to replicate an object in one material in a different material such as plaster, plastic, cement, clay and other non-metallic materials. Students will be assigned exercises on basic mold-making principles, beginning with piece mold construction, continuing to applications and uses of various flexible molding techniques and ending with the waste mold technique.

B.F.A. in Photography You learn through studio work, group discussion, seminars, individual consultations and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art. General Education Elective: see page 73 for course descriptions

Photography Curriculum SEMESTER 3

Credits PHOT-211 Intermediate Digital Photography 3 3 PHOT-220 Large Format Photography 3 HAD-360 Survey of Photo - 1839-Present 3

General Education Elective 3

General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

Credits 3 3 3 3

PHOT-205 Sophomore Critique PHOT-212 Digital Photography Expanded SS-255 Between Image and Word HMS-201A Intro to Literary and

Critical Studies II

General Education Elective

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Course Descriptions Black and White Photography PHOT 105 | 3CR This is an introductory course in blackand-white photography. The course will introduce basic techniques, including small-camera operation, film exposure and development, and the contact printing, enlarging, and finishing of black-and-white photographs, as well as concept development and image content. Emphasis will be placed on the ability of students to master the technical skills necessary to begin developing their own artistic style and using the medium as a communicative tool.

Visual presentations will acquaint students with photographers who have influenced the development of the medium.

Sophomore Critique PHOT 205 | 3CR This course is the first in a project-andseminar sequence in which students develop a sense of analysis, synthesis, assessment, and self-reflection regarding

their own photographic production, the work of peers, and cultural production at large. This course focuses on approaches to project development and critique.

Readings and discussions will examine the dissemination of images and ideas as it relates to the aesthetics and social significance of photography.

Digital Photography PHOT 210 | 3CR This is an introductory course in digital photography. In this course, students are introduced to color techniques and theories. The course will cover the basics of color photography, including image capture, file management, image processing, and digital printing. Students will gain a broader understanding of photography as an artistic medium through readings, critiques, class discussions, and field trips.

Intermediate Digital Photography PHOT 211 | 3CR Expanding upon the photographic techniques and concepts introduced in Digital Photography, students in this course will gain an in-depth understanding of digital file management; editing and processing; and printing techniques.

The discussion of photographic and media artists who use the internet and digital-imaging software will help students understand how these tools are being used today.

Digital Photography Expanded PHOT 212 | 3CR This course introduces students to digital video production in the context of expanded photographic practice.

Students will learn camera operation, lighting and sound recording video and sound editing, and exporting techniques using digital video editing software Assignments, readings, screenings, and discussions will draw upon the work of artists and filmmakers employing single and multichannel formats.

Large Format Photography PHOT 220 | 3CR This course introduces students to the view camera and its uses. Emphasis is placed on developing a sense of familiarity with the camera and utilizing its unique potential, such as its ability to correct perspective and render fine detail.

Students will additionally learn how the large-format camera’s technical and expressive capabilities differ from those of hand-held cameras.

Lighting I PHOT 222 | 3CR This course covers all aspects of artificial light used in photography, both in the studio and on location. Students will become familiar with key concepts, including understanding and controlling the quality of light and the architecture of multiple light set ups. The course will cover ideal lighting for portraiture, still life, and interior spaces.

Between Image and Word: Why Photographers Write SS 255 | 3CR Captions, artists’ statements, essays on their own and others’ work, extended critical essays, theoretical statements about the nature of photography: all of these are forms of writing undertaken by photographers. In this course, we will study the writings of photographers with an eye to understanding the many contexts in which photographers write and the expectations for good writing those contexts create. The course will be both theoretical and practical, in the sense that students will study the writings of photographers in order to understand the various contexts of photographic writing and the ways photographers have responded to them and will develop their own skills in meeting the demands of the good use of words. All readings will be by artists who use Course Description: both photographic images and words to make meaning.

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Art History Course Descriptions Themes in Art and Culture HAD111 | 3CR

This course is the first in a required two-semester sequence. It covers the history of art and architecture in Non-Western cultures and in the West from Paleolithic to the Early Renaissance.

Works of art are studied in their social, political and economic contexts along with considerations about patronage and stylistic influences

Themes in Art and Culture II HAD 112 | 3CR

This course is the second in the two-semester sequence of required courses. It covers the history of art and design in Western and non-Western cultures from the fourteenth century to the present. Works of art are studied in their social, political and economic contexts along with considerations about the patronage and stylistic influences.

Survey of Photo: 1839 to Present HAD360 | 3CR

This course is conceived as an introductory survey of photography from its beginning in 1839 through 2014. The material is organized around the motivations of individual photographers and the development of various movements. It includes the study of criticism and emphasizes photographer’s books. The format is interactive and allows for student participation in addition to written work and exams.

History of Communications Design HAD 365 | 3CR

This course presents an overview of visual communications from the late-19th century into the 21st century. Key movements, designers, their visual language and changing technologies will be considered within the broader social, political, and economic contexts. Interweaving questions of a contemporary practitioner into this historical narrative will help us consider the role of design in defining— not simply reflecting —the zeitgeist. Rather than emphasizing an evolutionary development of visual communications, the lectures and discussions will revolve around a variety of thematic focuses.

Jewelry Design History and Material Culture HAD 369 | 3CR

This course will explore the history of jewelry and small object/accessory design in relation to the material processes of various global cultures.

Why did certain cultures utilize specific materials and how did these practices affect

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their design work? How have various socio/ political and economic factors influenced design movements? What historical visual motifs are evident in contemporary jewelry design? This course will follow a timeline through history that will examine the development of jewelry and small object design in worldwide contemporaneous cultures.

Humanities Course Descriptions Intensive English ENGL 097 | 0CR

This class will help prepare you for HMS-101A. This is a writing-intensive class. There will be a focus on grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, proper pronunciation, and the ability to write a smooth-flowing, well-structured, understandable essay. In addition to writing, this class will also help with ready, speaking and listening.

Intensive English ENGL 098 | 0CR

An integrated skills intermediate-level course that aims to develop all skills in order to build toward academic readiness in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students read authentic materials such as essays, novels, magazine and newspaper articles, and textbooks, and work on reading skills such as faster reading, inference, and vocabulary development. They also listen to authentic materials such as films, websites, and lectures (live or recorded) and work on giving effective presentations using PowerPoint, visual aids, or handouts.

Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I HMS 101A | 3CR

This class serves as an introduction to reading and writing about literary texts and critical theory, with a concentration on composition, critical analysis, and research. Students are requires to write essays based on the critical analysis of texts across a range of genres. Emphasis is placed on using writing as an extension of the thought and creative process, and as a tool that can be integrated across academic and artistic disciplines.

There will be a focus on mastering the elements of the thesis-centered essay and developing research skills. Students who earn a C or above will register for HMS-201A in semester 4. Students who earn a C- or below will register for HMS101A again in semester 3. Students must earn a C or better in order to pass this course.

Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies II HMS 201A | 3CR

While students continue to practice the critical thinking and writing skills acquired in HMS 101a, emphasis is placed on exploring literature and its relation to the other arts in greater depth, and on developing a writing style characterized by coherency, clarity of expression, and analytical rigor. Students are required to take HMS-201A in semester 4. Students must earn a C or better in order to pass this course.

General Education Please note these courses may vary each semester.

Course Descriptions Astronomy MSCI 223 | 3CR

This is a course in basic astronomy, which will provide an overview of our current understanding of the universe around us. Topics will include the origin of the universe, galaxies, stars, planets, interstellar matter, black holes, supernovas, space travel, and the possibility (or not) of extraterrestrial life, as well as the observational techniques we use to reveal the universe.

Science & Society MSWI 210C | 3CR

The science and Society course explores some of the most pressing science issues facing the human condition today. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and writing, the class will explore such issues as climate change, alternative energy, genetic engineering, emerging infectious diseases, and the overall forecast for the human condition in the next several decades. Students will gain an appreciation of how science can inform policies that will shape our society, and will recognize the limitations of our current knowledge in prediction how modern technology will shape the human condition in the future.

Ecology Environment and Anthropocene MSWI 270C | 3CR

Like any other organism, humans rely on their environment-most prominently the living part of that environment-in order to survive. But unlike any other species, humans have the ability to re-shape the diverse environments they inhabit in profound, fundamental, and potentially destructive ways. This course explores how living ecosystems function and how that functioning provides the resources required by both individual humans and the societies we

form. It also considers how we have transformed our environment in ways that can threated both our won health and the health of the ecosystems upon which human civilization depends. Many scientists suggest that we have entered a new geologic epoch,the anthropocene; this course explores ways in which the “age of humanity” can become a sustainable-rather than apocalypticepisode in evolutionary history.

General Psychology SSWI 210T | 3CR

Psychology is a study of human mental processes, behavior and activities. This course is designed to familiarize students with major areas of psychology and provide them with knowledge of key psychological theories. The course covers basic topics of psychology such as origin of human knowledge, emotional and mental development, behavior in groups, psychological disorders and their treatment.

Making/Faking Nature SSWI 222G | 3CR

This course explores a wide range of philosophical conceptions of nature and examines how these theories have influenced the way we treat our environment, animals, and each other. We will consider, among other things, whether nature is dead, if there was ever such a thing as wilderness, whether we can restore or improve nature, and if so, who should have the power and authority to do so. Readings are selected from a variety of fields in the social sciences and cultural studies.

Introduction to Theory and Critique SSWI 228TP | 3CR

The course introduces students to different modes of critical inquiry from the fields of modern political and social theory, gender and sexuality studies, postcolonial studies, and critical race studies. Students learn the theoretical foundations of concepts such as critique, ideology, power, subjectivity, freedom, and resistance and discuss their political relevance for understanding gender, class, and race relations, as well as the histories of capitalism, colonialism, and migration.

Culture, Identity, Power: 1300-1800 SSWI 242G | 3CR

This course looks at the significance of cultural materials-architecture, painting, decorative arts, writing, ritual, and religious practices-in establishing and maintaining the power of rule.

We will focus on two different regions of the world, between 1300-1800, in order to understand the development and consolidation of governing power in the modern world. Historical

comparisons will enable students to gain skills in identifying and analyzing expressive forms of power, forged through a range of cultural practices. Throughout the course, students will use these insights to critically assess the use of contemporary cultural materials for power-making in our world today.

The Empie Srikes Back SSWI 245G | 3CR

This is an interdisciplinary course, which blends history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and political thought for the purpose of exploring the concept of ‘empire’ and its role in the social sciences. The course begins with the present crisis in Europe and moves through examples in the histories of German, Roman, Turkish, Spanish, British, American, and French imperialism as they have been interpreted by historians and theorists in order for students develop an understanding of what empire is and how it functions in the global political world.

Telling Tales: Narrative and Meaning in The Humanities SSWI 255T | 3CR

Writing intensive course devoted to the questions: What does the term ‘narrative’ mean, why does it matter to culture and knowledge, and what do we do when we tell stories?

Students will read and write about myths, stories and historical accounts, and study classical and contemporary theories of meaning, language, communication and authorship.

Supplementary material will be drawn from work in poetics, linguistics, history, psychology, media and social science. The role of narration in film, music and the visual arts will also be considered.

Contemporary Theories of Gender SSWI 262T 3CR

This interdisciplinary course explores the concept of gender. This is approached through the lens of feminist and post-structuralist thinkers that address the establishment and subversion of sex and gender categories and hierarchies and their cultural manifestations, especially in the arts. The course will cover a range of topics form 20th and 21st century gender, queer, and Tran’s theory, including gender binaries and spectrums, empowerment and subversion in popular culture, genes, hormones, biology, and contemporary trans activism.

Weimar Film and Culture: Modernity as Catastrophe SSWI 293T 3CR

Combining the study of film, history, social movements, psychopathology and art, ‘Weimar Film and Culture’ presents a portrait of Germany at its moment of greatest cultural crisis: between WWI and Nazism, between artistic experimentation (the Bauhaus, Neue Sachlichkeit, Expressionism and proletariat culture) and conservative reaction. Weekly screenings feature classic silent and early sound films from directors like Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau, with stars like Louise Brooks, Asta Nielsen, Emi Jannings and Peter Lorre.

Sexual Politics in Transnational Perspective SS 261G 3CR

This class comparatively examines how sexuality and gender intersected with politics to shape modern societies. We will address the global dimensions of sexuality, but our readings will primarily focus on developments in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Our weekly discussions will revolve around several interesting themes including gender-role construction, theories of sexual identity, state regulation of sexual behavior, and rise of LGBTQ emancipation movements. After discussing the significance of these themes on the local level, we will then examine them within large cultural, social and transnational contexts.

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Admissions ACCREDITATION

result of COVID-19. See mwpai.edu for the most up-to-date information about campus openings.

Pratt Institute is a coeducational undergraduate institution with graduate degrees offered at the Brooklyn campus, which is chartered and empowered to confer academic degrees by New York State. The certificates and degrees conferred are registered by the New York State Education Department. Pratt is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Pratt Schools of Art and Design and PrattMWP are each members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

The Office of Admissions is open weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

PrattMWP attracts highly motivated, talented students from a variety of backgrounds. Applications are welcome from all qualified students, regardless of sex, gender, race, color, religion or creed, marital status, age, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, political beliefs, disability, citizenship, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin. The Admissions Committee bases its decisions on a careful review of all credentials submitted by the applicant. Although admission standards at PrattMWP are high, extraordinary talent may sometimes offset a lower grade point average or test score.

Campus tours are available on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Students also have the option of having a portfolio review after a campus tour. Tours take approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Please allow an additional thirty minutes for an optional portfolio review. You may schedule online at mwpai.edu/admissions, by phone at (800) 755-8920 or by email at admissions@ mwpai.edu.

If a student is not accepted, this decision is neither a negative reflection on the student’s chances for successful completion of similar studies at another institution, nor does it preclude the student’s eventual admission to the Institute.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS HOURS *Note that as of June 2020, the admissions office is closed to all visitors, and all campus visits have been replaced with virtual online visit options, including campus tours, portfolio reviews/counselor meetings and interviews, and national portfolio days, as a

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CAMPUS TOURS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEWS Students who visit PrattMWP choose to study at PrattMWP, it’s that simple.

The vast majority of students who visit our campus decide to attend PrattMWP. Whether you are a senior in high school applying to PrattMWP or an underclassman exploring your options, we invite you to visit campus and see our modern, spacious studios and residence halls, view the quality of our student work, as well as chat with our esteemed faculty and staff.

Families are encouraged to visit the MWPAI Museum of Art after a campus tour, free of charge. The Museum of Art is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (First Fridays until 8 p.m.) and Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The museum is not open on Mondays.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES Applicants to PrattMWP must apply using Pratt Institute’s online application, where they may select PrattMWP in Utica. The application is available at pratt.edu/apply.

You may apply to one or both schools at the same time. If you have already applied to Pratt in Brooklyn and want to activate your application at PrattMWP, simply email bgaffney@mwpai.edu.

Fall Deadlines: November 1: High school applicant early action deadline (non-binding) January 5: High school applicant regular decision deadline February 1: Transfer applicants

Application Requirements: All required application materials for high school and transfer applicants must be submitted to Pratt Institute by the application deadline, however high school applicants have up to two weeks after the deadline to send official high school transcripts.

Mailed materials may be sent to: Pratt Institute Office of Undergraduate Admissions 200 Willoughby Ave Brooklyn, New York 11205.

High School Applicant Requirements: 1. Online Application (online required) with fee of $50; international applicant fee is $90.

2. Official transcript from your last high school attended (as long as it includes any prior years at other high schools). If it does not, you must submit official transcripts from any schools not included. If you took the GED, you must submit official scores in addition to transcripts.

3. Pratt and PrattMWP are test-optional for high school applicants applying for the fall 2021 semester due to the COVID-19 virus, however students for whom English is a second language must still submit test scores (see details on page 75-76).

Students who have taken a test or tests and want to submit them should submit results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The essay portion of the SAT is not required. The writing test is optional for ACT. Note that Pratt and PrattMWP superscores the SAT/ACT and accepts the TOEFL My Best Score. If you indicate you plan to submit a test, your application will not be complete until you submit the test results. Whether or not you submit an SAT or ACT will not affect your chances for admission.

4. Portfolio: A visual portfolio is required for all majors. Portfolios must be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com.

5. Optional letter of recommendation. See details below. Note that a letter of recommendation is not required.

CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS Check the status of your application online through the application portal using your email address and the password you created when you submitted your application. Note that you will not be able to check your status until your application has been completed and submitted.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT DETAILS 1. Application Form with Fee: Pratt’s application must be used to apply with the appropriate non-refundable application fee ($50 for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents, $90 for international applicants). Fees may be paid by credit card or electronic check. In cases of extreme financial hardship, applicants may request a fee waiver. All applicants must apply online.

Please note that a required essay is part of the online applicaiton and is submitted online.

Fee Waivers Undergraduate applicants may request a college application fee waiver on the basis of family financial hardship using either the NACAC form or the SAT Fee Waiver form. Please follow the instructions on the College Board or the NACAC website to obtain either form and bring it to your guidance counselor. The criteria are listed on both sites.

Applicants who have already received an application fee waiver code from the College Board do not need to request a fee waiver code from the Pratt Institute admissions Office. The College Board code can be entered directly onto the online application by clicking the “Save, Pay, and Send” button at the end of the application once it is complete. This will take you to the application fee payment screen where

you will choose the option to enter the College Board application fee waiver code to submit your application.

Applicants who have not received an application fee waiver code from College Board must first email a scanned copy of their waiver form to apphelp@pratt.edu or fax it to 718.636.3670 with a cover sheet saying “Attention: PrattMWP Application Fee Waiver Request” before completing your online application. You will be emailed a one-time use waiver code to use on your online application once your fee waiver request is received and approved.

Please let your guidance counselor know that we do not recommend mailing the fee waivers. They may email or fax us. Make sure you print information clearly and legibly on the forms. If faxing the form, you must include an email address to which the fee waiver code can be emailed. Failure to do so will prevent the processing of your request. Please allow up to five business days for the emailed requests and ten business days for faxed requests to be processed. The data you provide may be checked against the FAFSA. Please email apphelp@pratt.edu if you have questions about fee waivers. The application fee waiver code can only be used once and will be assigned to a specific applicant.

Attempts to share the code will result in loss of fee waiver and possible withdrawal of your application. Please note that only the online application fee can be waived; we are not able to waive the Slideroom visual portfolio submission fee.

2. Official High School Transcripts: A high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission to all of Pratt Institute’s undergraduate programs. Applicants should request official transcripts from all secondary schools attended and have them sent by the school. If your school uses Naviance, your guidance office may send transcripts electronically. If they do not use Naviance or another electronic system such as Parchment, BridgeU, EScript, Scrib, National Student Clearing House, or CIALFO, transcripts must be mailed to the admissions office at the address on page 74. Applicants who have received a

high school equivalency diploma are required to have official High School Equivalency Examination (GED) scores sent to the admissions office in addition to official transcripts from all high schools attended.

Students who are taking college-level classes while in high school must have the college send an official transcript to Pratt in order to receive college credit. High school transcripts should be sent no later than two weeks after the stated application deadlines.

International Transcripts: International applicants must submit official transcripts (academic records) of all secondary school studies as well as any post-secondary studies. Applicants also must submit official results of all external examinations. These include: General Certificate of Education, Hong Kong School Certificate of Education, Israeli matriculation or Bagrut, Secondary School Certificates and Baccalaureate Part I and Part II. Transcripts must be translated to English.

If your school cannot provide this, you must have them translated by some other reputable service such as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org). A NACES evaluation is not required for secondary school transcripts.

3. Pratt and PrattMWP are test-optional for the fall 2021 semester (Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or American College Testing Program (ACT) Scores): Pratt is offering citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. whose first language is English the ability to be reviewed for admission for our four- or five-year programs without submitting results from the SAT or ACT. Students who qualify may opt into this process by selecting this option within the online application. All applicants for whom English is a second language must submit one of the following: TOEFL, TOEFL ITP Plus,(for students from Mainland China), IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE .

The TOEFL required score is 71 and 550 for TOEFL ITP Plus. IELTS required score is 6.0; the PTE required score is 53; the Duolingo required score is 105 for tests

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taken after July 15, 2019 and beyond. It is recommended that international students submit the SAT or ACT in addition to or instead of the English proficiency exams listed above. There is no specified minimum for SAT or ACT. Please have official scores sent by the testing company. Note that Pratt accepts the TOEFL My Best Score. To ensure that we receive scores by our posted deadlines, students should take the tests as early as possible but no later than one month before the application deadline. Please be sure to have your scores sent directly to Pratt. The writing section is optional for the SAT and ACT. Pratt Institutional Codes SAT code is 2669 CLEP code is 2669 AP code is 2669 ACT code is 2862 TOEFL code is 2669

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ACT and SAT test requirements will continue to be waived for any firsttime freshman applicants if they have graduated from high school five or more years prior to their application. Students choosing to submit scores must have your scores sent directly to Pratt. If you applied early action and took the October SAT or ACT, the admissions office will consider your file when we receive the score. Pratt superscores SAT/ACT. 4. Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt. slideroom.com. See details below.

Include 15 to 20 images of your best work.

Include at least 3 to 5 observational drawings. Examples may include landscapes, self-portraits, life drawings, still life, etc.

Sketchbook work may be included as well.

Photography majors may submit a portfolio of photographs only or a general visual portfolio.

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Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com. Select high school applicants or undergraduate transfers.

Portfolio Reviews are available at PrattMWP’s admissions office as well as off-campus throughout the United

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States in the fall at national and regional portfolio day events. Portfolio reviews are not required but are an excellent opportunity to meet with a counselor or faculty member to discuss your portfolio before formally submitting it and to learn more about PrattMWP. More information about scheduling a portfolio review with the admissions office and the National Portfolio days that PrattMWP attends is available online at mwpai.edu/admissions.

5. Letters of recommendation (optional) are not required, however if you intend to submit one, we prefer that you follow the instructions for submitting letters of recommendation included in the online application. Note, however, that we will accept recommendation letters by mail, fax or through Naviance/Parchment as well if you do not intend to have them submitted through the online application.

Only applicants who have submitted recommendation letters through the online application will be able to track and see if the letters have been received through the application console. Those who do not submit the letter through the application will not be able to check and see if letters have been received. Note that we do not provide status checks for letters of recommendation since they are not required.

If you are having letters submitted through the online application, you will need the email addresses of your recommenders. A request will be sent to them through the online application.

We recommend emailing them first to let them know they will receive an email.

You may submit up to three. If you have not attended high school for three or more years, you may have your present or former supervisor provide recommendations.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

• Online Application with have a fee of

$50 for domestic applicants and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants. Applicants must apply using Pratt Institute’s online application at pratt. edu/apply. If you intend to apply with an

application fee waiver, see details under “More Information.”

• High School Transcripts: all transfer

students except those who have completed 48 college credits or more must submit high school transcripts from all high schools attended.

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College Transcripts: transfer students must submit transcripts from each college attended.

Official transcripts should be uploaded when you complete your online application. Request an official student copy from your school, either digitally or physically, scan it, and upload it. It must have your name and the name of the school on the transcript. Transcripts from all colleges attended should be uploaded when you complete the application.

Although we prefer to receive them online as they will immediately be recorded as received in our checklist system, you may mail them to Pratt Institute as per the instructions below. Although official transcripts are not required until you are accepted and deposit, they may also be mailed in a stamped and sealed envelope directly from your university for admission. All transcripts uploaded to the Admit system are considered unofficial.

If you are accepted and decide to enroll, you must then submit your final official transcripts.

Mailing transcripts: If you attended college in the US, and need to mail transcripts you may request your college transcripts online at the National Student Clearinghouse and have them sent electronically to Pratt Institute. Most US schools are now listed at the National Student Clearinghouse. If they are not available through the clearinghouse, request them through your university’s registrar’s office and have them mailed to Pratt Institute’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. *International college transcripts (other than Japan and Korea): international students are asked to submit an evaluation of their post-secondary (college)

transcript(s). This evaluation may be done

by World Education Services (WES) or any other evaluation agency recommended

by NACES.org. WES evaluations do not include translations. The document must be officially translated into English before submitting to WES or any other reputable education evaluation service, e.g., your embassy.

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Test Scores: TOEFL, TOEFL ITP Plus, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE test score (applicants whose first language is not English only). SAT or ACT scores may be submitted in place of one of the exams listed above.

Letter of recommendation (optional): See instructions listed under high school applicants.

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Portfolio: Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com. The transfer portfolio requirements are the same as the high school applicant requirements (see pg. 76) if you have not taken art courses in your previous college. Transfer applicants who have taken art courses should include three to five examples of work from each studio course completed. You may submit up to 40 images.

MORE INFORMATION Information about selecting a major, recommended high school course work, home-school applicants, AP and IB credits, and details about required materials for permanent residents are below.

Recommended High School Course Work The following subjects are strongly recommended for admission to specific Pratt and PrattMWP programs.

Art and Design Programs English 4 units Social Studies 1 unit Mathematics 1 unit Science 1 unit Academic Electives 3 units Notes (a) May include additional units in social studies, science, math, foreign language or any combination of these (b) Should include studio art

(c) Should include trigonometry and advanced algebra (d) Should include chemistry, physics, or biology (e) One unit must be in either chemistry or physics, preferably physics.

Home-Schooled Applicants: Pratt Institute and PrattMWP welcome applications from home-schooled students. In the absence of conventional high school records, submitting the items below will help us to evaluate your readiness for the programs that we offer. Home school transcript that includes: Course titles; Course grades; Units of credit for courses; Grading Scale (if other than A-F letter grades); and Signature of the home school administrator (the parent or other person who organized, taught, and evaluated your home school coursework) In the absence of a traditional transcript, you may present a portfolio of the work you consider most indicative of your academic achievements (This is in addition to the regular visual portfolio requirement). This may contain records such as grades from community college or other post-secondary level courses that you may have taken, scores from AP tests (these are also administered independently of schools), recommendations from qualified tutors or teachers, examples of independent research, or descriptions of books and other curricular materials used in preparation for college-level work. Upon Deposit: Proof of high school graduation must be sent to PrattMWP before you arrive. This requirement may be satisfied by supplying any of the following: 1. Official scores from the official High School Equivalency Examination (GED). 2. A letter from your local superintendent of schools as proof of your readiness to enter college and that your home schooling was conducted in accordance with state laws. 3. Certificate of graduation from a diploma-granting organization or non-traditional school.

Failure to provide will result in a registration hold.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT POLICY (APPROVED FOR FALL 2020) Applicants submitting AP scores must have official score reports sent by the College Board directly to Pratt Admissions in Brooklyn. Make sure you request them in time to be sent in July. Students who fail to submit scores before they register will not get credit for AP scores. Please notify the Admissions Office at PrattMWP with any questions. Unofficial copies will not be accepted. Students who have already registered will have their classes changed by their academic advisor as soon as the AP credits are received and entered.

International Baccalaureate Policy (APPROVED SEPTEMBER 2018) International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma recipients beginning with Fall 2018 applicants may receive transfer credits for Higher-Level courses in which they earn a score of five (5) or higher. Pratt Institute does not award transfer credit for IB Visual Arts courses or exams.

Additional Required Application Materials for Permanent Residents: Applicants who are Permanent Residents, refugees and other eligible non-citizens must provide a photocopy of their permanent resident alien registration card.

Mailed materials (transcripts and optional recommendation letters) should be sent to: Pratt Institute Office of Undergraduate Admissions 200 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 Questions? e-mail admissions@mwapi.edu or call (800) 755-8920

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Financial Aid PrattMWP is committed to helping students explore all of their financial aid options, so they can afford the private art school education they deserve. Financial aid at PrattMWP is awarded on the basis of financial need and the merit of your admissions application. Need is determined through specific application requirements and a complex needs analysis. The student and family’s contribution is considered in light of income, assets, household size and benefits, however debt-to-income ratio is not taken into consideration. The student is expected to pursue aid available from the federal and state governments and other outside scholarship sources. It is through a working partnership of the federal and state governments and institutional funding that PrattMWP is able to maintain an effective financial aid program in a time of escalating costs.

NET PRICE CALCULATOR Prospective students can utilize PrattMWP’s online Net Price Calculator to estimate the cost of their education.

The calculator will help estimate a student’s merit scholarship and additional financial aid eligibility. Students will be asked to grade their portfolio, indicate their high school GPA, standardized test score and provide family income and household information. See https://www. mwpai.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ net-price-calculator/.

APPLICATION PROCESS 1. FAFSA (fafsa.gov) All students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal, state and institutional financial aid.

Students will be able to file a 2021-2022 FAFSA as early as October 1, 2020.

Use Prior-Prior Year Income Information: Students will report income information from an earlier tax year.

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For example, on the 2021-2022 FAFSA, students and parents will report their 2019 income information, rather than their 2020 income information. This allows students and parents to easily transfer their income tax information into the FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Students should submit their FAFSA no later than March 1, PrattMWP’s recommended filing deadline. Completing the FAFSA by this deadline will ensure your financial aid is completed in a timely manner. Filing past this deadline may jeopardize your consideration for scholarships, grants or campus-based aid eligibility.

FAFSA FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 002798

2. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) New York State Residents Only After successful transmission of your FAFSA application, you will receive an email message directing you to the HESC web site to complete the New York State Student Aid Payment Application (tapweb.org).

First time users will need to create a HESC username and PIN. The application should be completed by May 30th, PrattMWP’s recommended filing deadline.

Students will receive confirmation from HESC once their application has been completely processed. If additional information is needed to complete the application, a Request for Information Form will be received from HESC. NYS TAP CODE: 0615

3. Verification Process Students may be required, by the federal government, to provide additional paperwork to PrattMWP, so information submitted on their FAFSA can be reviewed.

Verification of family income, household size and asset information may be required. Forms such as tax returns, W2s and various verification worksheets may need to be provided to the school.

PrattMWP will notify all students selected for the verification process by e-mail.

Verification paperwork should be returned

to the school by May 15th, so financial aid eligibility can be finalized.

4. Award Letter Once all applications and additional verification paperwork has been submitted to the school, the Financial Aid Office will mail the student their financial aid award letter. Any revisons to the award letter will be emailed to the student.

Students are considered for several types of financial aid including scholarships, grants, work study and federal student loans. Students do not need to apply for each type of financial aid separately. All financial aid that the student qualifies for will be included in their financial aid award letter. Students should return a signed copy of their financial aid award letter to the Financail Aid Office by June 1st, so their financial aid can be finalized and applied to their student account.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID 1. PrattMWP Merit Scholarship There is no separate application required to be considered for a PrattMWP Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are based on the merit of a student’s required application materials. Students must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher after their freshman year to maintain their scholarship for sophomore year. Merit scholarships will be reevaluated upon relocation to Pratt Institute, and are determined based on the student’s cumulative GPA after the first semester of their sophomore year at PrattMWP. The student’s cumulative GPA must be a 3.0 or higher to be considered.

2. PrattMWP Endowed Scholarships Awarded to students based on merit and financial need. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress. There is no separate application for these scholarships.

3. PrattMWP Grant Awarded to students that show additional financial need after all other financial aid

has been awarded. Award amounts very based on financial need.

4. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) A state grant awarded to New York State residents attending college full-time.

Awards are based on a student’s financial need. Applications can be completed at tapweb.org.

5. Federal Pell Grant Determined based on the student’s financial need and awarded only to students that have not earned a prior bachelor’s degree.

6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) This grant is awarded to students that show exceptional financial need. Funds are limited and awarded on a first come basis.

7. Federal Work Study Work study is offered to students that show financial need. Students are given the opportunity to maintain a part-time job while on campus. Students work approximately 5 hours a week at NYS minimum wage. A pay check is issued to the student every two weeks based on the hours that they have worked. Funds for this program are limited, and not all students will be eligible. These funds are not applied directly to tuition and fees.

Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained. Students will no longer be eligible if their semester GPA falls below a 2.0.

8. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Offered to students based on their financial need. The student is not required to start repayment until 6 months after they graduate or they stop attending. Interest doesn’t start accruing until the student graduates. Maximum loan amount offered to freshmen; $3,500 and sophomores; $4,500. As of July 1, 2020, the interest rate is fixed at 2.75 percent. Loans are subject to a 1.059 percent origination fee.

9. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Offered to students regardless of their financial need. The student is not required to start repayment until 6 months after graduation or they stop attending. Interest begins to accrue immediately after the loan has been disbursed. Maximum loan amount ranges from $2,000 to $10,500.

As of July 1, 2020, the interest rate is fixed at 2.75 percent. Loans are subject to a 1.059 percent origination fee.

Loan Repayment All federal student loans are assigned to a federal loan servicer after disbursement.

The loan servicer will assist the student with the loan repayment process and options. Students can access all of their loans and servicer information at StudentAid.gov.

Six months after ceasing at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours), the borrower must make arrangements with the federal loan servicer to begin repayment.

Standard loan repayment is 10-25 years, depending on the chosen loan repayment plan. A list of available student loan repayment plans can be found at StudentAid.gov.

student’s overall cost of attendance at PrattMWP, and the amount the government expects the family to contribute to their child’s education (Expected Family Contribution-EFC). The EFC is generated upon completion of the FAFSA.

Cost of Attendance Cost of attendance is an estimated total of all the expenses a student will incur while attending PrattMWP for one academic year. The Cost of Attendance includes tuition, fees, room, meal plan, books, supplies and personal expenses.

Expected Family Contribution Determined using a formula created by the U.S Department of Education, and is based on information indicated on the student’s FAFSA. The student’s EFC is forwarded to the school and used to calculate a student’s financial aid eligibility.

The EFC is a measure of the family’s current financial state, and is not an actual estimate of what the government perceives a family can contribute to their child’s education.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Student may repay all or part of their student loan at any time without penalty.

A student’s eligibility for most financial aid programs is based on financial need.

To determine a student’s financial need, a FAFSA application must be completed.

10. Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

All federal and state financial aid programs require that a student:

Offered to parents that need assistance paying for their student’s college tuition and expenses. The loan does require a separate application process, including a credit check. Parents have the option to begin repayment 60 days after the loan has been disbursed, or when the student has graduated or stopped attending.

Award amounts vary up to the student’s cost of attendance. As of July 1, 2020, the interest rate is fixed at 5.3 percent, and all loan amounts are subject to a 4.236 percent origination fee.

equivalent, General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Be enrolled in a college degree program Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible noncitizen.

Have a valid Social Security number Not be in default on an existing federal student loan.

Male students between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with Selective Service to be eligible for federal student aid.

FINANCIAL NEED A student’s financial need is calculated by taking the difference between the

• Have a high school diploma or • • • • •

• Must have not been convicted of the sale or possession of illegal drugs while the student was receiving federal student aid.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• The student’s cumulative Grade Point

Average (GPA) must not fall below a 2.0 to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Students receiving institutional, federal or state financial aid, and who drop below 12 credits during any semester will be subject to reductions in their financial aid package.

Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to maintain their PrattMWP Merit Scholarship for sophomore year.

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PrattMWP Standards of Degree Progress and Pursuit Term 1 2 3 4

GPA Credits Completed n/a 0 2.00 22 2.00 33 2.00 44

The Financial Aid Office will periodically review the GPA and number of credits completed by each financial aid recipient using his or her academic transcript.

Credits completed include only those for courses with a final grade of A through D. A student not meeting these standards will be placed on financial aid probation for one semester. After the grades for the probation semester are calculated, the student’s transcript will be reviewed. If the student still fails to meet the standards, all of their financial aid will be revoked beginning with the semester following the probation semester. Once the student meets the minimum standards, he or she may re-apply for financial aid.

NYS Standards of Academic Progress The chart below lists New York State standards of degree progress for determining TAP eligibility based on New York State criteria.

Payment Cum Completed Term GPA Credits 1 n/a 0 2 1.5 6 3 1.8 15 4 1.8 27

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• Students must have completed at least

the required number of credits listed; and

• Must have achieved the minimum GPA. Both of these requirements must be met before certification can occur.

For purposes of certification, credits earned both at PrattMWP and at all previous colleges and universities are taken into account. If you do not meet the requirements, you may apply for a waiver.

A waiver may be granted only once on the undergraduate level and once on the graduate level.

A waiver may be granted only after you have met with the Financial Aid Director.

To receive a waiver, you must be able to provide documentation of unusual circumstances that have affected your academic progress. Further information regarding the certification for New York State aid can be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

OTHER FINANCIAL AID Out-of-State Aid Programs Students that reside outside of New York State may qualify for financial aid grants from the state that they reside in.

Additional information can be found online at nasfaa.org/state_ financial_ aid_programs

Veterans’ Administration (VA) Educational Benefits Application forms are available at all Veterans Administration offices, active duty stations, American embassies or online at va.gov. Completed forms are submitted to the student’s nearest VA office.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities The Financial Aid Office provides a list of outside scholarships search engines at mwpai.edu./admissions/financial-aid.

Alternative Student Loan Designed to help students meet their college costs after all other aid has been awarded. There are several student loan lenders that offer students the opportunity to borrow loan funds, however a cosigner is usually required.

Tuition and Fees

• Payments by Mail

(check & money order only) Payment in Person ( cash, check or money order) International Payments via Flywire

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The following approximate costs are in effect at the time of publication. They are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees. The Institute reserves the right to change regulations at any time without prior notice; it also reserves the right to change tuition and fees as necessary.

Tuition and fees are payable in full at the time of registration.

Tuition Credits 1 to 11: $1,160.00 per credit Credits 12 to 18: $34,840.00* annually Credits 19+: $34,840.00 plus $1,160.00 per credit in excess of 18 credits * International students pay an additional $1,000.00 annual tuition charge

Housing and Meal Plan Fees (Price includes both fall and spring semesters) Housing: $8,680.00 Meal Plan: $6,560.00 includes 19 meals per week

Books and Supplies Approximately $2,100.00 per year

Personal Expenses Approximately $1,350.00 per year

Terms of Payment Tuition bill balances are due in full by the stated due date. This includes having all financial aid—including Parent loans and alternative loans—verified. If a balance remains after financial aid is processed the remaining balance may be paid utilizing one of the following methods.

PAYMENT METHODS PrattMWP offers several tuition payment methods: Online one-time payments (TMS/Nelnet) (electronic check & credit/ debit card) Monthly Payment Plan (TMS/Nelnet)

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Online one-time payments – TMS/Nelnet PrattMWP has partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce (Nelnat/TMS) to process online one-time payments by electronic check (e-check) or credit/ debit card.

Electronic check (e-check) is a fast and secure method to electronically pay your tuition bill. An e-check payment can be made from a checking or savings account with no additional fees.

Credit/Debit card payments – Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are the accepted credit/debit card types. Credit/debit card payments are subject to a convenience fee charge from TMS/Nelnet. This fee is disclosed at the time the transaction is initiated.

Log in to http://mwpai.afford.com to make your one-time e-check or credit/debit card payment.

Monthly Payment Plan – Nelnet/TMS PrattMWP offers a monthly tuition payment plan to parents and students who would like to finance their education throughout the academic year. The tuition payment plan allows you to divide your educational costs into easy-tohandle monthly payments rather than paying for the entire semester in one lump sum. No interest is charged throughout the academic year, however, there is an annual enrollment fee to participate. The student’s remaining education for the fall and spring semesters are divided into 10 monthly payments (5 payments for fall term and 5 payments for spring term).

Log in to http://mwpai.affod.com to get additional information and set-up your payment plan. Enrollment in the payment plan and the first payment for the fall semester should be completed by July 15th.

Payments by Mail – check or money order only Payments of the balance due may be mailed to the following address: PrattMWP – Student Accounting 310 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502 All checks are to be payable in US Dollars and made payable to Munson-WilliamsProctor Institute. Include the student name and ID number on the check.

Payments in Person – cash, check or money order Payments are accepted in person in the Student Accounting office located in the Philip Johnson Museum Building. Office hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

International Payments – Flywire Flywire is the preferred payment method for remitting International payments to PrattMWP. Students and parents can make international payments with realtime currency conversion. This service provides 24 hour support in multiple languages. Students are able to track the progress of their payment throughout the transfer process. Learn more about PrattMWP Flywire at http://mwpai.flywire.com

GENERAL FEES $75 Freshmen Orientation Fee (first year/fall semester only) $75 Sophomore Commencement

Fee (second year/fall semester

only) Application Fee $50 Enrollment deposit $300 (Non-refundable) Housing deposit $200 (Non-refundable) Parking (includes fall and $120

spring term) $1,300 Student Health Insurance (includes fall and spring term,

charge subject to change; may be waived with proof of other health insurance coverage)

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Academic / Activity Fee $1,246

$623

Full-time students (includes fall and spring term) Part-time students (includes fall and spring term)

Lab/Technology Fee $760

$380

Full-time students (includes fall and spring term) Part-time students (includes fall and spring term)

Late Payment Fees $50

$75

$150

After deadline, but before the first day of semester/session Between the first day and the first 15 academic days of each session/semester For registration approved after the first 15 days of each

session/semester $250 Cancellation Fee

(assessed to students who

register for a space in a class

but do not attend or formally withdraw)

Returned check fees $10

$50

$100

For returned checks under $100 in face amount For returned checks $100-$500 in face amount For returned checks over $500 in face amount 1.25 percent interest fee per month, assessed on all delinquent accounts one month or older

Course Withdrawal Refunds Procedures for official withdrawals are as follows: Students who want to withdraw must fill out the official withdrawal form and submit it immediately to the Office of the Registrar. Tuition refunds are determined by the date that the Add/Drop Form or Complete Withdrawal Form has been signed by the Registrar.

For all students, the following course withdrawal penalty schedules apply:

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PrattMWP Refund Policy: Full Refund Withdrawal prior to and including the opening day of term.

85 percent Tuition Refund Withdrawal from the second through seventh day of the term.

70 percent Tuition Refund Withdrawal from the eighth through fourteenth day of the term.

55 percent Tuition Refund Withdrawal from the fifteenth through twenty-first day of the term.

No Refund Withdrawal after the twenty-first day of the term.

Institutional Financial Aid Institutional scholarships and grants will be pro-rated if the student has not incurred full tuition charges.

Return of the Title IV Funds (Federal Financial Aid) Students receiving Title IV funds that withdraw from the college may have to return a portion of their financial aid. This includes students who withdraw during the semester and receive financial aid for educational expenses.

Calculation of Title IV assistance earned: To calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by a student, the school must first determine the percentage of Title IV assistance the student earned.

Prior to the 60 percent point of the term, the percentage of assistance earned is equal to the percentage of the enrollment period that was completed as of the day the student withdrew. If the student’s withdrawal occurs after the 60 percent point, then the percentage of assistance earned is 100 percent. That earned percentage is applied to the total amount of Title IV grant and loan assistance that was disbursed (and that could be disbursed) to the student, or on the student’s behalf, for the period of enrollment for which it was awarded.

Excess funds returned by the school or student are credited to the outstanding Title IV loan balances for the student or

made on the student’s behalf for which a return of funds is required. Excess funds must be credited to the outstanding balances in the following order: 1.

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5.

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Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Federal Direct PLUS Loan Federal Pell Grant Federal SEOG Other Title IV assistance for which a return of funds may be required.

Individual fees are not refundable after the first day of the term. Refunds for withdrawals are not automatic and must be requested from the Student Accounts Office. Once your request is received, processing takes approximately 10 working days. Check registration schedules and the academic calendar for the exact liability deadlines each semester. Withdrawals may not be made by telephone.

Withdrawal from courses does not automatically cancel housing or meal plans. Pro-ration of housing and meal plan charges are calculated based on the date you submit a completed Adjustment Form to the Residential Life office.

Refunds on student credit balances Credit balances on a student’s account after applying Title IV funds (Federal Student Aid Funds) will be automatically refunded and a refund check will be mailed to the student within 14 days of the latest of any of the following dates: 1. the date the credit balance occurs; 2. the first day of classes of a payment period of enrollment; or 3. the date the student rescinds his or her authorization to apply Title IV funds to other charges or for the institution to hold excess funds.

BILLING Bills Are Mailed to the Student One copy of each bill will be mailed to a domestic student’s permanent address on file. An alternate billing address may be established by the student indicating this address on the completed FERPA

Release form that is filed with the Student Accounting Office.

Bills for International students are emailed to the email address that is indicated on the Enrollment/Housing Deposit Form.

Due dates cannot be extended because bills have not been received.

Billing Information The bill for each semester is based on information available before the beginning of the term. Additional charges or adjustments may appear on subsequent bills.

Pending financial aid credits will be reflected on registration bills. These credits can include scholarships, grants and student loans. Aid credits may be removed from the account if the student fails to comply with necessary procedures.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Financial Aid Office when problems or delays occur in application of financial aid credits.

Billing Schedule For those students who have registered: Fall semester bills are mailed during the month of June with full payment due in July. Spring semester bills are mailed in December with full payment due the first week of January.

Due dates cannot be extended because bills are not received. If you do not receive a bill, you may contact the Student Accounting Office prior to the due date to ascertain the amount due. Consult the annual Academic Calendar for exact payment deadlines.

Late Payment Fee A late payment fee is assessed each semester on all bills remaining unpaid, in whole or in part, after the due date for the semester.

Returned Checks The Institute charges a processing fee of up to $100 when a check is returned by your bank for any reason. Any check in payment of an Institute charge which is returned by the bank may result in a

late payment charge as well as a returned check charge.

Registration (First day of class) We reserve the right to restrict registration eligibility for students with unpaid balances.

Collection Accounts The student will be responsible for all collection costs associated with delinquent accounts forwarded to an outside collection agency because of nonpayment.

Adjustments We strongly recommend that you keep each bill so that you will have an itemized record of charges and credits. If you contest a portion of the bill, you should pay the uncontested portion by the due date and immediately contact the appropriate office to request an adjustment. Adjustments should be pursued and resolved immediately to avoid a hold on your registration or grades.

Overdue Accounts A student whose Institute bills are overdue will not be allowed to register in the Institute, receive grades, transcripts, or diploma, or have enrollment or degrees confirmed until financial obligations are paid in full.

Registration and Academic Policies In order to attend any course at PrattMWP, a student must: 1. be formally approved for admission; 2. have a program of courses documented and approved by the school’s Registrar on the appropriate registration form; 3. pay prescribed tuition and fees.

Students are fully responsible for tuition and fees after they complete steps one and two above. If students do not complete step three before the first day of class, their unpaid registrations are cancelled and they are subject to the withdrawal penalties in effect at that time. Instructors will not admit students to classes in which they are not officially registered as evidenced by official class lists. Credit will not be recorded for a course taken without validated registration.

Registration dates will be determined by the Registrar. Responsibility for a correct registration and a correct academic record rests entirely with the student.

Students are also responsible for knowing regulations regarding withdrawals, refund deadlines, program changes and academic policy.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND SERVICES Upon entering PrattMWP, students are issued identification cards which they must present to receive services available to students and to identify themselves to Institute officers as necessary. Persons who cannot or will not produce a student identification card are not recognized as students and are not entitled to student services.

PRATT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS AND ONEKEY ACCESS Pratt e-mail and OneKey accounts are assigned to all students who register for classes. OneKey is Pratt’s interactive student portal. It provides access to grades,

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schedules, graduation and transcript applications, and other student and registration-related information. No additional applications or activations are necessary.

All student usernames are automatically assigned by the Pratt’s Information Technology Office. The Pratt e-mail address is the only form of authorized electronic communication at Pratt. All official communication sent electronically will be sent to this address. Students and faculty are required to take advantage of this valuable channel for communication.

PROGRAM CHANGES

NEW STUDENT INITIAL REGISTRATION

COURSE ADDITIONS

Entering freshmen and readmitted students have a predetermined schedule mailed to their permanent address prior to the fall start date. Payment of tuition and fees must be completed by the scheduled date to avoid a late fee.

All entering students are required to participate in the orientation program before the start of their initial semester.

CONTINUING STUDENT ADVANCE REGISTRATION Advance registration is held each spring for fall semester and each fall for the spring semester. Registration information is distributed in student mailboxes prior to registration.

In order to avoid late fees, all registered students who plan to continue in subsequent semesters are required to register in advance of that semester. Failure to register in advance will result in a late fee and will severely jeopardize students’ chances of obtaining the academic course schedule they desire.

LATE REGISTRATION Students who do not complete payment during their designated registration periods are subject to late payment fees.

The amounts and timing of these fees are described in the Tuition and Fees section of this bulletin and the PrattMWP Calendar. Registration or reinstatement after the first 15 days of a session or semester requires a written appeal.

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Program Course/Section Adjustments The program for which the student registers is the course of study the student must follow. No change of course(s) or section(s) is recognized as official by the Institute unless: registration has been fully processed, registration has been validated by the Finance Office, written approval(s) for change of registered program(s) is obtained from the Registrar.

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No new registrations, voluntary course additions, or section changes are permitted beyond the second week of the semester.

COURSE/SECTION WITHDRAWAL It is the responsibility of the student to report an official withdrawal from any course/section or any decision on the part of the student not to attend any registered course/section by filing a properly completed Drop/Add form with the Registrar.

Students who do not officially withdraw from a registered course receive an F or NR (no grade) for the course. Students who stop attending a course without having officially filed the Drop/Add form during the published refund periods will not be eligible for a retroactive refund.

Failure to attend classes and notify the instructor or failure to make or complete tuition payment does not constitute an official withdrawal.

Students may withdraw from a course during the first seven weeks of the fall or spring semester. When the withdrawal form has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a WD designation is entered on the student’s academic record. No course withdrawal will be accepted after the seventh week.

WD grades earned via the official withdrawal procedure may not be changed.

COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE INSTITUTE Official complete withdrawal must be reported on a complete withdrawal form and signed by the student. Withdrawal forms, available in the Registrar’s Office, must be presented in person to that Office after the necessary signatures have been obtained by the student. Students who withdraw without securing approval for a leave of absence (see below) or whose leave of absence has expired without renewal and who are subsequently readmitted will be bound by program and degree requirements in force during the academic year in which they are readmitted.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE If you are in good academic standing and have paid your Institute account in full, you can request a leave of absence by completing a “Leave of Absence Form.”

Leaves are granted for up to one academic year, with extensions possible. If you return at the end of an approved leave, you don’t need to apply for readmission. You should get all signatures below that apply to you, before returning your form to the Registrar.

Signatures required include: 1. The Dean (all students), 2. Student Accounts Office (all students), 3. Residence Life (residential students only), 4. Attend an exit interview if you have a Perkins Loan (NDSL), Stafford, or Supplemental Loan.

READMISSION Students who take a semester or more off without an official leave of absence must apply for readmission. Applications for readmission are available from the Office of Admission and require approval by the following offices: Financial Aid, Bursar, Admissions, Registrar, Dean, Student Life. You should allow two to three weeks for processing, so apply early to avoid late registration and late payment fees.

PERSONAL DATA CHANGES Students are responsible for reporting personal data changes to the Registrar’s

Office. Consult the Registrar’s Office for procedural details on reporting these changes.

GRADE REPORTS Grades may be obtained online through your OneKey account (pratt.edu/ mypratt/) and are available approximately one week after the last day of the semester. Grade reports are not mailed to students. Instructions on how to obtain official transcripts can be found at mwpai. edu/student-life/official-transcripts/

GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES Procedures/Grades Grading System: Letter Grades that Affect the Academic Index A, A-: Excellent The student has consistently demonstrated outstanding ability in the comprehension and interpretation of the content of the course. (Numerical Value: A = 4; A- = 3.7) B+, B, B-: Above average The student has acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the content of the course. (Numerical Value B+ = 3.3; B = 3; B- = 2.7) C+, C, C-: Acceptable The student has shown satisfactory understanding of the content of the course. (Numerical Value: C+ = 2.3; C = 2; C- = l.7) D+, D: Less than acceptable The student lacks satisfactory understanding of course content in some important respects. (Numerical Value: D+ = 1.3; D = 1) F: Failure The student has failed to meet the minimum standards for the course.

(Numerical Value: 0) NR: No record Given for either unreported withdrawal from a course or an unreported grade. All NR designations must be resolved by the end of the following term or the grade is changed to a failure with a numerical value of 0.

INC: Incomplete A designation given by the instructor at the written request of the student and available only if the student has been in regular attendance, has satisfied all but the final requirements of the course and has furnished satisfactory proof that the work was not completed because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control. The student must understand the terms necessary to fulfill the requirements of the course and the date by which work must be submitted. If the work is not submitted by the understood date of submission—not exceeding the end of the following term—the Incomplete will be converted to a failure, with a numerical grade value of 0.

NOTE: The highest grade acceptable for recording is A (4) and not A+, and D (1) is the only grade preceding F (0) and not D-.

Letter Grades that Do Not Affect the Academic Index AUD: Audit, no Credit Students must register for courses they plan to audit indicating “Auditor only, no credit.” Tuition and fees are the same as for courses which are taken for credit. (No numerical grade value.)

CR: Credit Indicates that the student’s achievement was satisfactory to assure proficiency in subsequent courses in the same or related areas. The “CR” grade does not affect the student’s scholarship index. The “CR” grade is to be assigned only if the following situations are applicable: the student is enrolled in any course offered by a school other than the one in which the student is matriculated and had requested from the professor at the start of the term a “CR/NCR” option as a final grade for that term, or the instructor has first received approval to award “CR” grades from the Dean’s office.

NCR: No Credit The student has not demonstrated proficiency. (See CR for conditions of use. No numerical value.)

R: Course Repeated for better grade (No numerical grade value.)

WD: Withdrawal from a registered class Indicates that the student was permitted to withdraw from a course in which the student was officially enrolled. (No numerical grade value.)

Grade Point Average The grade point average, a student’s average rating, is computed by multiplying only those credits evaluated by a numerical value, i.e., A = 4.0 A- = 3.70 B+=3.30 B= 3.0 B- = 2.70 C+= 2.30

C=2.0 C-=1.70 D+=1.30 D=1.0 F=0.0

(If unresolved at the end of the following semester, INC = F= 00, and NR = F= 00.)

By adding the results of these calculations and dividing that sum by the total credits evaluated, we compute a GPA. For example,

Grade A B+ C- D F

Numerical Value Credits 4.0 x 3 3.3 x 3 1.7 x 3 1.0 x 3 0.0 x 3

Completed Total 12.0 9.9 5.1 3.0 0.0

The GPA is 30 divided by 15 or 2.00.

INC (incomplete) and NR (no record) do not carry a numerical value for the first semester following the one in which they were given. Thereafter, if unresolved, the INC and NR carry a numerical value of 0.

The following grades do not carry numerical values and are never calculated in the GPA: P Pass CR Credit U Unsatisfactory WD Withdrawal AUD Audit NCR No Credit INX Extended Incomplete

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Final grades for credit transferred from other institutions to your Pratt record are NOT computed in the GPA.

Final Grades Grade Disputes and Grade Change Policies All grades are final as assigned by the instructor. If a student feels that a grade received is an error, or that he or she was graded unfairly, it is the student’s responsibility to make prompt inquiry of the instructor after the grade has been issued.

Should this procedure not prove to be an adequate resolution, the student should contact the Dean to arrange a meeting and appeal the grade. If this appeal is unsuccessful a further and final appeal can be made to the Dean. It is important to note that only the faculty member who issued the grade holds the authority to change the grade. If a grade is to be changed, the student must be sure that the change is submitted within the following semester.

Petitions for change of any grade will be accepted only up to the last day of the semester following the one in which the grade was given. Other than resolution of an initially assigned incomplete grade or of a final grade reported in error, no letter may be changed following graduation.

Credit Each term is a minimum of 15 weeks; special sessions are of variable length.

For courses which are passed, a credit is earned for each period (50 minutes) of lecture or recitation and for approximately one and one-half periods of laboratory or studio work each week throughout the term or the equivalent throughout the sessions. Each credit a student carries requires not less than three hours of preparation per week including lecture and recitation, laboratory and studio work and homework.

Courses to be Repeated A repeated course must be the same course as the one for which the previous final grade was awarded.

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grade. With the approval of the advisor, the student may choose to repeat any course in which D is the final grade. The initial grade will be recorded as R (repeat) and only the subsequent grade earned will be averaged in the cumulative index.

Qualitative Standards: a. The school evaluates the academic standing of its students twice during the academic year. The evaluations take place at the end of each major semester (fall and spring).

Contrary to all other courses at Pratt, students must receive a grade of “C” or better to pass HMS 101A and HMS 201A (Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I & II).

b. Academic standing is based on cumulative grade point average (academic discipline) and term grade point average (academic honors). Term and cumulative grade point averages are calculated using the guidelines published in this catalog.

Beginning with the spring 1992 semester, a student’s GPA above 2.0 will be rounded to one decimal point in evaluating eligibility for President’s List and Dean’s List honors and eligibility for restricted/ endowed scholarships. Rounding is not utilized if a student’s cumulative average is below 2.

ACADEMIC STANDING The student is responsible at all times for knowing his/her own scholastic standing in reference to the published academic policies, regulations and standards of the Institute.

Attendance and Conduct The continued registration of any student is contingent upon regular attendance, the quality of work, and proper conduct.

Irregular attendance, neglected work, failure to comply with Institute rules and official notices, or conduct not consistent with general good order is regarded as sufficient reason for dismissal. The student is expected to attend all classes unless excused by the instructor. Any unexcused absence may affect the final grade.

Good Standing Institute polices on academic standing are intended to ensure that all students receive timely notification when they are subject to academic discipline or achieve academic honors. Students subject to academic discipline are encouraged to take advantage of support services available to them, including academic advisement, in an effort to help them meet Institute academic standards.

Full-time Student Undergraduate Undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 semester credits in order to maintain full-time status.

Part-time Student Undergraduate Undergraduate students are classified as part-time if they schedule or drop to fewer than 12 credits of registered course work.

c. Standard notification letters are mailed to students in the following categories: President’s List Honors Recipients Dean’s List Honors Recipients Academic Probation Standing Candidates for Academic Dismissal

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d. President’s List Honors Recipients are defined as follows: Students whose term grade point average is 3.6 or higher and who have completed 12 or more credits in that term with no incomplete grades. e. Dean’s List Honors Recipients are defined as follows: Students whose term grade point average is between 3.0 and 3.5 and who have completed 12 or more credits in that term with no incomplete grades. f. Students are, without exception, placed on Academic Probation in the first semester that their cumulative grade point average falls in the ranges shown below: Credits Completed CGPA 1.500-1.999 1 to 23 24 to 58 CGPA 1.500-1.999 No indication of academic probation will appear on a student’s transcript, but a record of probation will be maintained in the student’s academic file.

g. Student Life staff schedules progress meetings as necessary with each student during his or her probation semester. h. Students are limited to two non-consecutive probation semesters. Students who complete their first probation semester without achieving the required 2.0 cumulative average are subject to dismissal as described in item (i). If a student has been granted two prior probationary semesters, and his or her cumulative average falls below 2.0 for a third time, that student is subject to dismissal. Students who are dismissed can apply for readmission to Pratt and can seek advice on remittance from the Office of Admissions.

Term PrattMWP Program 1 0 2 12 3 24 4 38 5 52 l. Transfer students are evaluated for quantitative standards based on the number of transfer credits accepted. m. Part-time students have double the time frames shown above to complete their studies. Credit requirements for students who combine full-and part-time studies will be evaluated on an individual basis.

i. Students are subject to academic dismissal if their cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or less at the end of an academic probation semester. Students are also subject to dismissal without prior probation if they do not meet minimum cumulative averages for their grade classification:

n. Students who are recipients under the New York State Tuition Assistance Program must also meet academic standards mandated by New York state. In addition, any account with the Finance Office and all other obligations to the Institute must be cleared and the student must be free of involvement in any disciplinary action.

Credits Completed 1 to 23 CGPA < 1.500 24 to 58 CGPA < 1.500

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j. Extenuating circumstances such as serious medical or personal disorders can lead to waiver of the Academic Dismissal.

Probation may be offered to students who complete an “Appeal of Academic Dismissal Form” and obtain written approval from the Dean of the School. k. Students must make reasonable progress in terms of credits completed each term in addition to meeting the standard for cumulative grade point average. These standards ensure that students are making steady progress toward graduation and can help students avoid excessive student loans. The total number of semesters a full-time student may be awarded financial aid is indicated in the table below.

In order to be considered in good academic standing, and to remain eligible for financial aid, full-time students must meet the following completed credit requirements to start the term shown:

PrattMWP students are required to complete the two year curriculum on the Utica campus before they relocate to the Brooklyn campus. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and have completed a minimum of 54 credit hours.

Note: Transfer students are evaluated for transfer credit and may complete the program at PrattMWP in fewer than two years. They will be evaluated for advanced standing based on their portfolio and the similarity of studio courses taken at any previous college.

PRATTMWP COMMENCEMENT REQUIREMENTS Upon completion of the PrattMWP program students will be recognized through a commencement ceremony.

To be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony students must have completed two years of course work at PrattMWP and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and have accumulated a minimum of 54 credit hours.

AFTER COMMENCEMENT The success of our offerings is attested to by an active organization of Pratt alumni who keep in touch and return to meet with undergraduates. Pratt helps its graduates and undergraduates through job referrals, information about grants, graduate programs, and other professional matters. Graduates support Pratt by participating as guest lecturers in their classes, notifying them about employment opportunities, and advising them on ways to keep the Department of Art and Design relevant.

Successful completion of the program includes a five-year membership to Munson-Williams- Proctors Arts Institute, where you can enjoy all the offers of membership, free of cost. MWPAI Alumni Memberships include:

• Free admission to all Museum of Art

exhibitions.

Discounts at the Museum Shop.

Discounts on Art Education Workshops.

Discounts on School of Art classes.

Discounts on Film Series admission.

Discounts on tickets to Performing Arts events.

Free use of the MWPAI Art Reference, Music and Film Library, including borrowing privileges.

Electronic subscription to the MWPAI Bulletin, the monthly members’ newsletter.

Reciprocal privileges at many New York State museums.

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Student Life and Academic Services As a partner in the artistic experience, the Student Life Office provides programs and services that promote students’ personal and professional development; fosters a campus environment that is conducive to student learning; and advocates for and supports students as they meet the challenges of the PrattMWP experience.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP Student Activities encourages student participation in social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs.

Student activities at PrattMWP are planned by students in conjunction with the Student Activities & Leadership Coordinator. In addition to schoolsponsored activities, Munson-WilliamsProctor Arts Institute hosts numerous public and private events in which students are encouraged to participate in.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS PrattMWP has student clubs and organizations that reflect the interests of the students and students can easily create new clubs and organizations. All registered groups on campus receive a budget for programming, have the opportunity to reserve the Student Center or other campus spaces for events, and can apply for additional funds from Student Life.

Current groups include: Student Government Association (SGA) SGA is the governing body for the students at PrattMWP. SGA serves as the conduit for communication between the students and the administration of PrattMWP. SGA also assists with the planning of community involvement and volunteering.

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PrattMWP Programming Board (PPB) PPB’s purpose is to develop a well-rounded series of programming for the campus community, including both social and educational programs. All PPB events and programs are planned by students, for students.

Student Gallery Committee The Student Gallery Committee is responsible for gallery maintenance, installation of artwork and opening student shows located in the 14 Cottage Place Gallery.

PrattMWP Peer Advisors Pratt Peers play a vital role in the PrattMWP community. Along with serving as Orientation Leaders, Pratt Peers help with Family & Alumni Weekend, Open Houses, Accepted Student Reception, and other school events as needed.

Connections Leadership Program The Connections Leadership Program is an opportunity for students to learn about themselves, meet other like-minded students, and get involved at PrattMWP. The not-for- credit class includes the following topics: communication skills, identity and diversity awareness, organizational skills, decision- making, interview tips, and problem solving. Students must complete the Connections Leadership Program to apply for most leadership positions at PrattMWP and Pratt Institute, including Resident Assistant and Pratt Peer positions.

PrattMWP is a residential campus and provides an exceptional living experience for students. All students are required to live on campus in the residence halls. This makes for a significantly more meaningful college experience. Students may request to commute through our Commuter Waiver Application. The following requests may be approved: student’s permanent mailing address is less than 30 miles from campus, student is at least 23 years old (21 years old in the sophomore year) by the first day of classes, student is married or has dependent children. All other requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Being a member of this community means sharing certain rights and responsibilities with one another. At PrattMWP, every floor in each residence hall forms its own small community, and each building forms a larger community. Together, everyone is a part of the PrattMWP community.

PrattMWP offers housing in three different residence halls. All of the residence halls are fully furnished, include refrigerators in the kitchenette areas, and are equipped with Wi-Fi.

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dent interest and can change from year to year. For the most up-to-date list of recognized student organizations or to start a new organization, see the Student Life webpage at mwpai.edu/student-life.

This three-story building accommodates students in four-person suites. Each suite has one bedroom, a kitchenette, a private bath and living room. Laundry facilities are located on the first floor of the building. Hart Street also offers housing for students who are in need of physical accommodations, such as the use of an elevator.

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The Residence Life Office strives to efficiently and effectively coordinate a learning-centered environment for students. The Residence Life Staff takes their role very seriously to guarantee a residence hall atmosphere conducive to studying and work. The Residence Life Staff challenges and supports students to: enhance self-understanding, value community responsibility, and learn from experiences.

Cottage Place

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This building houses students in two or three-person suites. Each suite has one or two bedroom(s), a living room, kitchenette and private bath. Laundry facilities are located in the basement.

This four-story building accommodates students in four, five, or six-person suites.

All suites have their own bathroom and kitchenette. Laundry facilities and bike racks are located in the basement.

Cottage Place also offers gender inclusive housing.

Students looking to commute can contact the Student Life Director at (315) 7970000 ext. 2183. Students with questions about living on campus can contact the Residence Life Office at (315)797-0000 ext. 2308 or ext. 2221.

MEAL PLAN All residential students are automatically enrolled in a 19-meal a week plan.

The provider on campus is Bon Appétit, which offers healthy and accommodating options for students. Bon Appétit strives to meet all student needs, especially in regards to dietary restrictions (i.e. gluten free, vegan). Meals are served in the dining hall located in the Student Center.

The Student Life Office and Bon Appétit are pleased to be able to offer our commuter students the option of purchasing a modified meal plan for dining at the Student Center. As a commuter, you may choose between two options for dining.

Each option gives you the choice to select a given number of meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner) during the semester. Students who are interested in a meal plan for commuters can get more information from the Student Life Director at (315) 797-0000 ext. 2183.

HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES Health and counseling services are available for all PrattMWP students.

The full-time Counselor is located in the Meetinghouse and can be reached at (315) 797-0000 ext. 2012. The Counselor provides individual and group counseling sessions. All sessions with the Counselor are free and confidential. The Counselor also engages students in workshops and programs designed to help students adjust to college, alleviate stress, and be successful in the college environment.

A Nurse, who is available in the Student Center, also provides one-on-one health guidance, and office hours will be posted at the start of every semester. All students

must have documentation for required vaccinations and a physical exam before starting their first semester.

HEALTH INSURANCE All PrattMWP students must carry full medical insurance. Students can either enroll in the PrattMWP Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or carry insurance under their own policy. Insurance must cover the student in the Utica, N.Y. area.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Student Life Director serves as the primary contact on campus for students requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students requiring learning assistance through 504/IEP plans should also contact the Student Life Director at (315)797-0000 ext. 2183 to arrange for accommodations.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE We are dedicated to helping students succeed at PrattMWP. The Student Life Director can address academic concerns, including, but not limited to: writing skills, study skills, and time management.

CAMPUS CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS In order to uphold the mission of the PrattMWP program and Munson-Williams- Proctor Arts Institute, PrattMWP holds its students to high expectations of personal, academic, and artistic behavior.

PrattMWP’s conduct process is designed to reflect institutional values. When necessary, student discipline is handled in an educational manner that holds at its core these values. Students can find more information on the conduct process and community standards in the Student Handbook, available on the PrattMWP website under Student Life.

Library Services Regular use of the library’s resources is an important part of a student’s academic and personal success. Library staff are available to assist students in finding materials in the collection,

compiling bibliographies, using computer equipment and software applications, and accessing print and electronic resources in both group and individualized instruction.

The library’s collection excels in art theory and aesthetics, art biographies, art movements, and scholarly publications on diverse artists and mediums throughout history. Holdings include more than 30,000 fine art books, 2,000 independent and educational films on DVD, 35 art periodical subscriptions, and 2,500 music CDs. The catalog can be searched at www. mwpai.edu/academics/library/. Students are also given access to, and training on, more than 175 full and partial text, image, and video streaming research databases on site.

The library features a special collection of reserved class materials designated by faculty. Interlibrary loan service is also available, free of charge, for materials from outside libraries. The student’s identification card is also a library card and should be presented when borrowing materials. Items may be borrowed and renewed for generous loaning periods.

Fines are owed for items returned late.

Tutoring services are offered two nights a week in the Writing Lab in the library.

Study space is available throughout the library. The lounge may be used for visiting with friends, enjoying snacks and beverages, and watching movies.

Students seeking assistance with research or requesting other supplemental academic assistance can contact the Library Services Director at (315) 797-0000 ext. 2228 or Library@mwpai. edu, or visit the iDesk in person. The library is located on the second floor of the Academic Center and students are welcome to use the collection year-round.

Fall and spring semester hours are seven-days-a-week with day and evening access.

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Academic Calendar FALL 2020 FRESHMEN ORIENTATION

HOUSING

Freshmen International Student Check–In: August 18, 2020

Tuesday, August 18 International Freshmen check-in 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New Student Check-In: August 18, 19, or 20 by assigned times New Student Orientation: August 18–23

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday August 18, 19, or 20 Domestic Freshmen check-in to residence halls by assigned times.

REGISTRATION

Friday & Saturday, August 20 & 21 Continuing Students check-in to residence halls by assigned times.

Monday, September 7 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded.

Saturday, November 21 Check-out deadline for students 2 p.m.

Friday, November 6 Last day for course withdrawal.

PAYMENT/FINANCIAL Wednesday, July 15, 2020 First payment due for students who elect to enroll with Tuition Management System (TMS).

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Payment due in full for all students not enrolled with TMS. Thursday, July 16, 2020 Late payment fee of $50 for students not enrolled with TMS or direct pay in full.

Monday, August 24, 2020 Late payment fee of $75 in effect for all students.

ACADEMIC Monday, August 24 Classes begin Monday, September 7 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded.

Friday, November 6 Last day for course withdrawal.

Friday, November 20 Last day of in-person instruction (classes continue online after Thanksgiving Break).

Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29 Thanksgiving Break - no classes Monday, November 30 All classes will continue online for the final two weeks of the semester.

Friday, December 4 Last day of instruction.

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Monday, December 7 through Friday, December 11 Final critique and exam week.

Friday, December 11 Last day to change grades from previous spring semester.

Monday, December 14 All final grades due to Registrar for recording.

Saturday, December 12 through Monday, January 18, 2021 Winter Break

COURSE WITHDRAWAL REFUND SCHEDULE Prior to and including August 24, 2020 Full refund August 25 through 30 85% refund August 31 through September 6 70% refund September 7 through 13 55% refund After September 13 No refund The above penalties are calculated using the date you submit your completed Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Registrar. No p enalty is assessed for undergraduate withdrawals when a full-time credit load (12-18 credits) is carried before and after the drop/add.

SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION Monday, February 1 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded.

Friday, April 9 Last day for course withdrawal.

PAYMENT/FINANCIAL Tuesday, December 15, 2020 First payment due for students who elect to enroll with Tuition Management System (TMS).

Monday, January 4, 2021 Payment due in full for all students not enrolled with TMS. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Late payment fee of $50 for students not enrolled with TMS or direct pay in full.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Late payment fee of $75 in effect for all students.

Monday, March 1, 2021 Recommended filing deadline for financial aid applications for 2020-2021 academic year.

HOUSING Sunday, January 17, 2021 Residence halls open, 12 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 Residence halls close for Spring Break, 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 21 Residence halls reopen, 12 p.m.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL REFUND SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 13 Check-out deadline for all students, 12 p.m.

ACADEMIC

Prior to and including January 19, 2021 Full refund

Tuesday, January 19 Classes begin.

January 20 through 25 85% refund

Monday, February 1 Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded.

January 26 through February 1 70% refund

Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21 Spring Break - no classes.

February 2 through February 8 55% refund After February 8 No refund

Friday, April 9 Last day for course withdrawal.

Monday, May 3 Last day of instruction.

Tuesday, May 4 Study day - no classes.

The above penalties are calculated using the date you submit your completed Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Registrar. No penalty is assessed for undergraduate withdrawals when a full-time credit load (12-18 credits) is carried before and after the drop/add.

Wednesday, May 5 through Tuesday, May 11 Final critique and exam week.

Tuesday, May 11 Last day to change grades from previous fall semester.

Wednesday, May 12 Commencement ceremony.

Thursday, May 13 All final grades due to Registrar for recording.

Visit mwpai.edu and apply online today!

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DIRECTIONS PrattMWP is located in Utica, N.Y., approximately four hours by car from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Montreal. The campus is easy to access from the east or west via the New York State Thruway (I-90), exit 31, or from the north or south via NY Route 12. The closest major airport is in Syracuse, 50 miles to the west. Utica’s historic Union Station, just minutes from campus, is serviced by Amtrak.

ADMINISTRATION Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio President & CEO Steve Hansen Dean of the School of Art and Design Ken Marchione Academic Chair Brittany Gaffney Admissions Director Rayn-Boe Shutler Admissions Counselor Erin O’Connor Admissions Counselor Brenda Taylor Financial Aid Director Angela Marken Registrar Shannon Hitchcock Schantz Student Life Director Charlotte Whitney Residence Life Assistant Coordinator Josh Drahos Student Activities and Leadership Coordinator Amanda Cruikshank, LMSW Counselor Jill Maney Director of Development Mary Lourdes Doyle Bursar - Student Accounts Summary of PrattMWP Policy on Human Rights PrattMWP’s policy on Human Rights states unequivocally that all members of our community are expected to treat one another with respect and with equality, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic or national origin, religion or creed, physical or mental disability or status as a veteran. The policy touches all of us and calls upon us to be fair in all settings, academic and nonacademic. Discrimination will not be tolerated at PrattMWP. If substantiated, an allegation of discrimination may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or termination from PrattMWP.

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MWPAI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

William C. Craine, Chair Chenango County Treasurer F.X. Matt, III, Vice Chair Founder and Managing Partner The Matt Law Firm, PLLC Robert Knight, Secretary Professional Photographer Associate Professor of Art Hamilton College Vige Barrie Senior Director of Media Relations Hamilton College

Steven J. Brown, DM, FACHE Former Senior Vice President & CEO of Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Michael D. Cominsky Executive, American Marketing Group Emma Golden Artist Residency Program Director, The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation Communications Assistant Golden Artists Colors Donna Harkavy NYC-based independent curator Instructor at 92nd Street Y Dietra Harvey.

Utica Administrator for Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative, United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Steven R. Kowalsky President, Empire Recycling Corp.

C. Sonia Martinez Chairperson/Executive Director, Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc.

Peggy O’Shea Consultant Former President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Michael D. Damsky Trustee Emeritus John B. Stetson Trustee Emeritus

PRATTMWP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Generous donors, PrattMWP alumni, and parents have endowed twenty-four scholarships that are awarded to PrattMWP students each year. The awards are based on a variety of criteria, some of which are specific to individual scholarships and may include academic merit, financial need, and quality of portfolio work. The Institute is deeply grateful to these donors who help to support the highest caliber art and design students in our PrattMWP college program.

There is not a special application for these scholarships. Recipients are selected by PrattMWP based on criteria established by the donors.

Margaret Weaver Auert Scholarship Jane Bair Memorial Scholarship Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Scholarship Edward Christiana Scholarship Frank J. and Ann Conte Scholarship Henry F. and Ann E. Coupe Scholarship Adeline E. Coriale Scholarship Frank R. Degni Scholarship Dr. Benjamin V. and Bunny di Iorio Scholarship Eliot Esche Scholarship Elise Jennifer Grasso Scholarship Mary and Alan Gruskin Scholarship Kyser Scholarship Larkin Family Scholarship Dr. Tung-Hui Lin Memorial Scholarship Richard E. Morgan Scholarship Esther F. Myers Scholarship Helen S. Murray Art Scholarship PrattMWP Parents Scholarship Winifred K. Quin Scholarship A. Louis Shaheen and Ruth L. Shaheen Scholarship Curtis Fred Spinning Memorial Art Scholarship Anthony J. Spiridigloizzi Scholarship Women’s Christian Association of Utica, NY Scholarship

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