PrattMWP Viewbook

CREATE YOURSELF

BE THE ARTIST YOU WANT TO BE

Maggie Henry, Sophomore

At PrattMWP, from sunrise to sunset, you can immerse yourself in the world of art—a world that includes your studies, your social life, your living space—an incomparable experience. You will become the artist you always wanted to be.

“We concentrate on a particular subject. If what you want to do is art, it is best to go to a school that focuses solely on art.�

Naomi Masingale,

William Goertzel, Sophomore

Freshman, Syracuse, NY

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CREATE your artistic future

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PrattMWP is the Upstate New York campus of the prestigious Pratt Institute. Here you will find the perfect balance of exceptional, personalized instruction in small classes and a friendly, comfortable lifestyle.

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Start here for the first two years of your bachelor of fine arts degree.

Live and learn at one of the nation’s elite and fully accredited art schools.

Study Fine Arts, Communications Design, or Art and Design Education.

Enjoy a modern campus that offers the best in living and learning facilities.

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“You refine what you come here with.

Everyone comes in with some talent and after a year you’ve moved to the next level.”

Alexander Zingaro, Sophomore

Katelyn Snyder – Freshman, Buffalo, NY

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After two years, most students relocate to Pratt Institute’s main campus in Brooklyn, the largest independent college of art and design in the country, while some transfer to other colleges.

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“It’s great being close with other artists. We all share the same basic feelings and help each other.

There’s no animosity but a friendly competition for personal growth. We help each other grow.”

Alex Gates Sophomore, Fabius, NY

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Victor Sun, Sophomore

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June Carlson, Sophomore

Create an incredibly affordable art education

You will love the highly creative artistic environment, and your parents will appreciate the low cost. Generous financial aid packages include grants and scholarships that make PrattMWP more affordable than any other quality private art school.

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Our financial aid program is as generous as they get. Ninety-seven percent of students receive considerable financial assistance.

On average, our financial aid covers about half of your tuition.

“Trying to find money for my children to attend school was always an issue. Without the exceptional financial aid offered at PrattMWP my son would not have been able to attend.”

Diane Goodrich – Owego, New York

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CREATE YOURSELF IN AN INTIMATE ENVIRONMENT

Max Rose, Sophomore

If you prefer to be just another face on a huge campus, this is not the college for you. Here you will enjoy small classes, dedicated professors and exceptional facilities. Students and instructors get to know each other in a meaningful way and everyone learns and grows through these special relationships.

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With a total school enrollment of fewer than 200 students, you'll be in studio classes with 12 to 15 fellow artists.

This means you will benefit from real one-on-one guidance from the faculty.

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Facilities designed for and by artists maximize your skills and creativity.

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“The projects are crazy and interesting.

At first you don’t think you can do them and then when you’re done, you’re impressed with yourself.”

Jessica McLaughlin Freshman, Basking Ridge, NJ

Mary Khoun, Sophomore

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“It’s a heavy workload, but you enjoy it.

It gives you a good feeling of accomplishment.

There’s pressure, but it’s good pressure.”

Victor Sun, Sophomore

Alyssa Burnham, Sophomore, Queensbury, NY

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Create With people like you

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You will be surrounded by people who understand you and your creative interests.

We have impressive diversity among our students, but they all speak the common language of art.

You can’t beat living and learning exclusively with art students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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“We build strong bonds and good friendships with each other.

Because we work together after class, our creativity grows through our friendship.�

Charles Freihofer, Sophomore, Lake George, NY

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Chelsea Grim, Sophomore

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Create your own extra-curricular world from the rich cultural resources of the Central New York area, renowned for its contributions to the world of art.

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Create With the Best

You will be among many of the country’s finest young artists who attend PrattMWP for its individualized instruction, exceptional facilities and creative atmosphere. This is your chance to become the best artist you can be.

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Michael Giordani, Sophomore

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Discover why PrattMWP attracts top artists from Maine to Hawaii and beyond. Create with experienced, talented faculty who are considered among the best in their fields.

Su-Yun Kim, Freshman

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CREATE

Michael Giordani, Sophomore

WHILE SURROUNDED

BY ART

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Immerse yourself in an atmosphere infused with exceptional works of art.

Learn at one of only a handful of art colleges in the world that features a famous Museum of Art and a vigorous Performing Arts program.

Study works by legendary artists showcased in our Museum of Art. 28

Take advantage of the depth and variety of arts activities offered on the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute campus.

Enjoy the variety of hundreds of events presented by our Performing Arts Division, including live stage performances and a superb film series.

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Our campus features a world-renowned Museum of Art with 20 galleries and a collection of more than 16,000 American and European works of art including Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe and hundreds of other famous artists.

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CREATE IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

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Creating marketing materials for local nonprofit organizations Ryan Marx, Sophomore Admissions Poster Contest Winner

is a PrattMWP tradition that provides you with professional experiences and outstanding

Nicole Borodzik, Sophomore Joshua Wahila, Sophomore

Breanne Kostyk, Sophomore

Amy Duengfelder, Sophomore

portfolio materials.

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Work alongside professionals from area organizations.

Learn through valuable work-study opportunities.

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June Carlson, Sophomore

top and bottom: Michael Sturdevant, Sophomore

Exhibit your work in numerous campus shows.

Display your artwork in the Museum of Art and in public spaces on and off campus.

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On-campus events provide plenty of activities for an active social life.

Students also have fun at events offered by nearby Utica College, Hamilton College, SUNY Institute of Technology, and Mohawk Valley Community College.

There’s always unusual and varied activities at the Student Center.

Concerts, game shows, karaoke, open mikes, comedians, hypnotists and dorm competitions are just a few examples.

Make new friends at functions at the four neighboring colleges.

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Kyle Pumilio, Sophomore

CREATE YOURSELF

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Courtney Dam, Sophomore

Maria Reap, Sophomore

Explore the historic Mohawk Valley and the breathtaking Adirondack Park.

Experience the natural wonders of the nearby Adirondack Mountains.

You can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, boating, camping, fishing, skiing and skating among the spectacular “high peaks.�

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THE CAMPUS PrattMWP’s campus includes 15 buildings on 11 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Utica, N.Y. The Studio Building, featuring seven art studios, a gallery and a student lounge, opened in 1998.

Studios for ceramics and sculpture are in spacious, renovated carriage houses.

The Student Center, a popular campus gathering place, features a recreation room, lounge, dining hall, bookstore and health center.

The Academic and Library Center houses classrooms, a modern computer lab, a student gallery, and extensive library holdings, including 24,000 books, 28,000 slides, 500 videotapes and 6,000 music recordings.

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Three residence halls in remodeled buildings, including a restored Victorian-era hotel, offer apartment-style dormitory living that is quite luxurious. Each completely furnished suite includes a refrigerator, microwave oven, window treatments, Internet access, cable television hookup and local telephone service.

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The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute The School of Art is enhanced by a Museum of Art and a Performing Arts Division— a winning combination.

A remarkable Arts Institute. PrattMWP is part of an internationally renowned arts institute that includes the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art with its highly acclaimed collection of American, European and Asian works of art and a program of special loan exhibitions.

The Museum’s decorative arts department, Fountain Elms, is an 1850 Italianate mansion with an extraordinary collection of 19th century silverware, furniture, ceramics and furnishings.

A renowned Museum of Art. As a student you will have the rare opportunity to show your artwork in the Museum of Art, alongside the Museum’s phenomenal collection, during the Annual Student Exhibition. You will see your drawings, paintings or sculptures just a few steps away from masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Thomas Cole, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Wassily Kandinsky and scores of other legendary artists.

A superb Performing Arts program. You will also enjoy the Institute’s Performing Arts Division, which presents more than 100 events each year, bringing world-class performers to the campus or to the nearby historic Stanley Theater. Events feature legendary acts in dance, jazz and classical music, including the Moscow Ballet, Wynton Marsalis, Bela Fleck and many others. In addition, a weekly film series offers the finest in first-run independent and alternative films.

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The Museum of Art, a centerpiece of the campus, was designed by award-winning architect Philip Johnson. The Museum is considered by many to be the finest in the state outside of New York City.

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THE PRATT CONNECTION

A unique joint program.

PrattMWP

PrattMWP is an alliance between two prestigious institutions: Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica, N.Y., offering students an extraordinary educational opportunity.

A great first step.

Spend the first two years working toward your bachelor of fine arts degree program at our Pratt Brooklyn

beautiful campus in Central New York, and then complete your degree at Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn.

A famous course of instruction.

Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute (www.pratt.edu) is the largest independent college of art and design in the country. An internationally famous art school, it offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the schools of architecture, art and design, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences.

A fully accredited program.

PrattMWP is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Middle States Association, and the New York State Education Department.

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CREATE YOUR FUTURE Becky Powell, a 2002 graduate of PrattMWP, was the “Outstanding Graduate” of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York in 2004. Becky credits PrattMWP and its faculty for much of her success.

The quality of instruction and individual attention resulted in a strong body of work that made her transition to the Brooklyn campus an easy one.

Since then, Becky has earned her Master of Science degree in Education at University of Pennsylvania.

Shiloh Gray, a 2005 graduate of PrattMWP, placed first in a prestigious international design competition sponsored by Print magazine. Despite competing against primarily seniors, Shiloh’s design was selected from a field that included entrants from colleges throughout the world.

Shiloh was just a sophomore when his winning design was chosen to be displayed on the cover of Print magazine in its March/April 2006 edition.

Shiloh’s classmate, Samuel J. Jackson, received honorable mention for his design.

Maggie Henry and Joshua Wahila, both 2007 graduates of PrattMWP, were among four students nationwide selected to participate in the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program.

Students and professional artists were asked to submit drawings of coins depicting the founding of Jamestown. Both sophomore Communications Design students when they entered their designs, were then invited to participate in an exclusive three-week summer internship at the Mint in Philadelphia with master engraver John Merconti.

They were also given a one-year contract with the Mint and each year will be invited to submit coin designs.

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COURSES OF STUDY Choose from three majors

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Fine Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry/metal arts, printmaking),

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Communications Design (advertising art direction, graphic design, illustration),

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Art and Design Education (preparation for teaching art)

and begin working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree.

Following the two years at PrattMWP, you relocate to the Pratt campus in Brooklyn or transfer to any other quality art school.

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Fine Arts Freshman Year - Foundation

Sophomore Year

Figure and General Drawing I and II

Drawing

3-Dimensional Design I and II

Painting

4-Dimensional Design I and II

Printmaking

Light, Color and Design I and II

Sculpture

Survey of Art I and II

Fine Arts Seminar I and II

Introduction to Literary and

19th and 20th Century Art History

Critical Studies I and II

Liberal Arts Elective Studio Elective

36 Credits

Social Science/Philosophy Elective 34 Credits

Communications Design Freshman Year - Foundation

Sophomore Year

Figure and General Drawing I and II

Visual Communications I and II

3-Dimensional Design I and II

Design Procedures I and II

4-Dimensional Design I and II

Typographic Design I and II

Light, Color and Design I and II

Illustration I and II

Survey of Art I and II

Photography I and II

Introduction to Literary and

19th and 20th Century Art History

Critical Studies I and II

Liberal Arts Elective Studio Elective

36 Credits

Social Science/Philosophy Elective 34 Credits

Art and Design Education Freshman Year - Foundation

Sophomore Year

Figure and General Drawing I and II

Art or Design Core

3-Dimensional Design I and II

Studio Electives

4-Dimensional Design I and II

19th and 20th Century Art History

Light, Color and Design I and II

Social Science/Philosophy Elective

Survey of Art I and II

Liberal Arts Elective

Introduction to Literary and

Introduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and

Critical Studies I and II

Design Education 21st Century Ideas About Art and Self

36 Credits

Issues in Contemporary Education and Society Child and Adolescent Psychology 34 Credits

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FACULTY – Artists and Teachers A faculty you can relate to. . .

At PrattMWP, our faculty helps you to become the artist you always wanted to be. We owe our outstanding reputation

Stephen Arnison Professor; Master of Fine Arts, University of Nebraska; Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Nebraska; Courses Taught: Painting, Drawing.

Daniel Buckingham Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Alfred University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Alfred University; Courses Taught: 3-Dimensional Design, Sculpture.

David Cahill Assistant Professor; Master of Fine Arts, University of Massachusetts; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Alfred University;

to a faculty of professional

Courses Taught: Design Procedures, Illustration.

teachers/artists who have

Ellen Damsky Assistant Professor and Resource Studio Director;

crafted courses in the renowned

Ph.D., Binghamton University; Master of Arts, The Ohio State

Pratt curriculum. You will find

Courses Taught: English, Anthropology.

instructors who personally

Chris Irick Associate Professor; Master of Fine Arts, University

stimulate your creativity and

of Massachusetts/ Dartmouth; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Texas Tech

University; Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College;

University; Courses Taught: Metal Crafts and Jewelry.

help build new skills.

Cindy Koren Assistant Professor; Master of Arts, Empire State College; Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Buffalo;

A faculty you can be

Courses Taught: Visual Communications, Typographic Design.

proud of. . .

Gregory Lawler Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Pennsylvania State

Works created by our distinguished faculty members are widely shown in public exhibitions and held in private collections throughout the U.S.

University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, The Philadelphia College of Art; Courses Taught: Drawing, Painting, Light, Color and Design.

Ken Marchione Associate Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Yale University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cleveland Institute of Art; Courses Taught: Drawing, Painting, Light, Color and Design.

Bryan McGrath Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, State University of New York at Cortland;

and abroad. Our instructors

Courses Taught: Ceramics, Pottery.

have served as guest artists,

Linnea Paskow Assistant Professor; Master of Fine Arts,

advisors and lecturers at

University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College; Courses Taught: Light, Color and Design, Painting.

many colleges and universities Dorene Quinn Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Alfred University;

throughout the world.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pacific Northwest College of Art;

In the classroom, faculty

Courses Taught: 3-Dimensional Design, Sculpture.

members share their

Keith Sandman Professor; Bachelor of Engineering, Liverpool

valuable insights into the

University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Central St. Martins; Master of Arts, Chelsea School of Art; Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University;

world of art and your future

Courses Taught: Black and White Photography, Color Photography.

as a successful artist.

Sandra Stephens Assistant Professor; Master of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts; Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Courses Taught: 4-Dimensional Design.

Lisa Gregg Wightman Professor; Master of Arts, State University of New York at Oswego; Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Oswego; Courses Taught: Relief Printmaking, Intaglio Printmaking, Drawing.

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Lisa Gregg Wightman

Sandra Stephens

Keith Sandman

Dorene Quinn

Linnea Paskow

Bryan McGrath

Ken Marchione

Gregory Lawler

Cindy Koren

Chris Irick

Ellen Damsky

DAVID CAHILL

Daniel Buckingham

Stephen Arnison

APPLY NOW The PrattMWP application

Acceptance standards. Admissions

process is personal,

decisions are based on an evaluation of your

friendly and fair. Space is

portfolio and academic achievements.

limited, so we encourage you to apply early in your

Application components.

senior year. Here are

A completed application includes

some guidelines to help

five elements:

you with the application

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process.

statement) ■

The application form (including personal

Official transcript(s) of your high school

grades ■

SAT or ACT scores

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A portfolio review

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A letter of recommendation

Application submission. Fill out your application even if your portfolio is not complete. Start the process as early as possible in your senior year.

Interview. We strongly recommend that you have a personal interview with the admissions staff as part of your application process.

Transfers. If you are a transfer applicant, contact the Admissions Office for specific admission information.

Notification. You can expect to be notified Michael Giordani, Sophomore

approximately two weeks after your application is complete.

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THE PORTFOLIO A portfolio review is required for admission. It is

To arrange an appointment for an

important to have your portfolio reviewed early

interview and portfolio review,

because we sometimes recommend that a stu-

contact our Admissions Office at:

dent submit additional work. We recommend

admissions@mwpai.edu or

that you present your portfolio during a person-

(800) 755-8920 or

al interview early in the fall of your senior year.

(315) 797-0000 ext. 2248 or www.mwpai.edu

Portfolio Requirements Your portfolio should include:

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15 to 20 examples of artwork from your junior and senior years.

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at least eight must be drawings made directly from observation (still-lifes, figures or landscapes).

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a self-portrait in any medium, sketchbooks, newsprint pads and preliminary studies.

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You do not need to mount, mat or frame your work. We do not accept artwork copied from photographs, magazines or other sources.

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If you live too far away to visit our campus, you may submit 35mm slides in a clear plastic slide sheet, or a CD (jpeg or tiff format). Clearly number and label each slide with your name and social security number. Also, include with your slides (or CD) a separate sheet indicating the number, title, medium and dimensions of each piece.

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VISIT US See for yourself what makes our campus so impressive.

Call us at (800) 755-8920 to arrange a tour or an overnight visit.

You will see for yourself why we are so special and why so many students begin their art education here. In addition to a campus tour, you can sit in on a class, meet with professors in studios and have lunch with our students. Experience college life at PrattMWP firsthand and see for yourself what makes PrattMWP outstanding. In the process, you will get all the information you need to decide if PrattMWP is the best place to

CREATE YOURSELF and be the artist you want to be.

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Kevin Goodrich, Sophomore

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Overnight Program Experience our college on a very personal level. You can spend a day in our classes getting to know students and faculty. In the evening you will be paired with a student, eat in our dining room, participate in our student life activities and spend the night in a residence hall. This is the perfect way to see what it will be like to be a student on our campus.

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310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502 (800) 755-8920 www.mwpai.edu

A P P L I C AT I O N PA R T 1 Last Name

GENERAL INFORMATION Please note if records are under a different name,

First

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Number, Street

Social Security Number

City

State

Zip

Telephone

E-mail address

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Preferred Mailing Address (if different from above)

Until what date should we use this mailing address

Birthplace (optional)

City

State

maiden, or nickname.

Telephone

PROGRAM CHOICE Please complete this information.

Zip

Country

Check ONE only Fine Arts

Communications Design (includes Advertising Art Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration)

Art and Design Education

PERSONAL INFORMATION Please complete this information.

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Country of Citizenship

The information requested to the right will be used solely for reporting purposes as required of educational institutions by federal or state law. Providing this information is entirely voluntary. It will not be used for admission, financial aid, employment or other purposes.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Alien Registration #

(Permanent residents must submit a copy of their green card before an admissions decision can be made.)

Parent

Visa Type

Female

Alaskan Native

Mexican-American

Black American

Male

American Indian

Puerto Rican

Caucasian

Asian/Pacific Islander

Other Hispanic

Other

Guardian

Spouse

Parent

Guardian

Spouse

Please complete for each parent or guardian

Name

Relationship

Street

City

Name

Relationship

Street

State

Zip

Country

State

Zip

Country

Home Telephone

Has any member of your family attended Pratt Institute?

City

Yes No

Occupation

Home Telephone

Relationship

Name

Occupation

Graduation Date

A P P L I C AT I O N PA R T 2

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Desired Entrance Date:

Fall

Year:

Applying as

Freshman

Transfer

Do you intend to apply for financial aid?

Yes

No

I plan to take or took the SAT/ACT on (date)

(There is a seperate financial aid application.

A brochure will be sent to you.)

I received a GED on (date)

To what other colleges have you applied?

EDUCATION HISTORY

High Schools attended (list chronologically from grade nine) School Name

Street

City

State

Date Entered

Date Left

Graduation Date

Street

City

State

Date Entered

Date Left

Graduation Date

Zip

School Name

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Colleges, Junior Colleges or other Post-Secondary Schools attended School Name

Street

City

State

Zip

Date Entered

Date Left

Graduation Date & Degree

School Name

Street

City

State

Zip

Date Entered

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Graduation Date & Degree

Street

City

State

Date Entered

Date Left

Graduation Date & Degree

School Name

Zip

List honors received and your extracurricular experience in the arts, as well as other areas (e.g., awards, employment, positions of leadership or responsibility, involvement in community affairs, etc.). Attach extra sheet if necessary.

A P P L I C AT I O N PA R T 3

PERSONAL STATEMENT

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

(Attach extra sheet if necessary).

Have you done the following?

1. Signed and dated this form.

2. Attached a check or money order for $40 ($80 for international students).

3. Contacted the appropriate schools and arranged for transcripts to be sent.

4. Arranged for your SAT or ACT test scores to be sent.

5. Made an appointment for a portfolio review. Call (800) 755-8920 or (315) 797-0000 ext.2248.

6. Included a letter of recommendation 7. Sent TOEFL score (international students only).

Note: the above may be submitted in any order although we prefer that you submit your application first.

Transcripts, recommendations and SAT scores will be filed if they are received before your application.

SIGNATURE

Signature

Date

CREATE YOURSELF

Corrina Cerio, Sophomore

PrattMWP is located in Utica, New York, approximately four hours by car from New York, Boston and Philadelphia. 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.

The Oneida County Airport is just 10 miles from campus and Utica’s historic Union Station, serviced by Amtrak and major bus lines, is a few blocks away.