prattmwp catalog 2014-2015
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PrattMWP College of Art and Design Catalog 2014-2015TRANSCRIPT
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PrattMWPCOLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
PrattMWP is the upstate New York
extension center of Pratt Institute,
one of the top ranked colleges of art,
design, and architecture in the country.
PrattMWP offers the first two years
of Pratt Institute’s renowned BFA in
communications design (graphic design,
illustration, advertising art direction),
fine arts (painting, drawing, ceramics,
sculpture, jewelry, printmaking), art
and design education (art teacher
certification), or photography. After
students complete the first two years
at Pratt Institute’s Utica campus, they
then seamlessly and automatically
relocate to Pratt’s main campus in
Brooklyn as a junior to complete the
last two years of their BFA.
About PrattMWP
Foundation Art
Fine Arts
Communications Design Graphic Design, Illustration, Advertising Art Direction
Art and Design Education Art Teacher Preparation
Photography
Academics
Student Life
Faculty
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
Admissions
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Registration Academic Calendar
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PrattMWPCOLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
The world-renowned Munson-Williams-
Proctor Arts Institute School of Art was
established in 1941 and has been known
ever since for the superior quality of its
faculty and facilities.
In 2000, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn,
NY, and Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts
Institute in Utica, N Y, formed an
affiliation creating PrattMWP.
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Painting II
PrattMWP has a beautiful campus
where historic architecture and
state-of-the-art facilities meet.
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Illustration II
After completing your first two years at
PrattMWP, you seamlessly relocate
to Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn to
complete the last two years of your BFA.
Pratt Institute is ranked among the top
design schools in the country by Business
Week, with many of its programs ranked
among the top ten in the country. PayScale
ranks Pratt among the best schools for
art and design majors with respect to
starting salary and mid-career salary; Pratt
ranks second for starting salary and third
for mid-career salary. Pratt ranked 20th in
U.S. News and World Report’s “Regional
Universities North” category; Pratt was the
only independent college of art and design
to place in this category. Graphic Design
USA ranks Pratt #5 out of the top ten
most influential design schools of the past
half-century.
PrattMWP provides students with an
intimate and nurturing environment
featuring modern, fully equipped studios
and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1,
ensuring individualized attention in
every class.
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PrattMWP’s tuition is substantially less
than most 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 half
tuition, with no separate application
required. Additionally, students who
relocate to Pratt Brooklyn are considered
for generous scholarships based on
their cumulative GPA at the end of the
first semester of their second year
at PrattMWP.
Sculpture II
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Painting II
Ceramics II
Sculpture I
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Printmaking I
Sculpture I
While most students who finish their two
years at PrattMWP relocate to Pratt’s
Brooklyn campus in their junior year to finish
their BFA, they are welcome to apply to any
other art and design school as a transfer
student. PrattMWP’s curriculum is the same
as Pratt Institute’s curriculum for the first
two years ensuring a world-class education
and a seamless transition.
Our students receive scholarships not only
to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn but to some
of the best art and design schools in the
country as well. Thus, attending PrattMWP
could be the most economical choice for
starting your BFA.
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The primary objective of the first year Foundation
core is to develop and expand students’ visual
thinking through a critical practice of methods and
processes of creativity. To accomplish this, students
participate in a series of studio experiences that
deal with the analysis of problems in perception,
conception and imagination. The studio work
encompasses both two- and three-dimensional
forms in their optical, technical and symbolic
natures. In addition, students receive an introduc-
tion to four-dimensional (time-based) arts through
the use of computers and other media. At one
point, students may deal with specifically designed
structural problems, and at another point may
examine these problems from expressive, social and
historical perspectives. Through this process,
individual imagination, skill, ambition and preferences
are examined. Students take drawing, 3-D Design,
light color and design and 4-D Design.
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3-Dimensional Design I Painting II
Drawing I: Figure and General
Light/Color/Design I
curriculum encourages flexibility, adapta bility and the experience of design and art as wide ranging enterprises.
Transfer students will be evaluated for advanced standing, with proper documentation (transcript and portfolio), in the Office of Admissions.
Foundation Art
The Foundation year course of study consists of Foundation Art courses, Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116), and Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I &II (HMS-101A & HMS 103A).
PrattMWP’s first-year core is a prerequisite to all the professional programs in the School of Art and Design.
The Foundation core helps the student evaluate his or her previous art experience in light of new ideas and techniques. This grounding in under lying concepts and principles of the visual arts puts professional aims in a historical perspective. Before speciali zation in the sophomore year, the core
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Drawing I: Figure and General
Drawing I: Figure and General
Sculpture II
Drawing I: Figure and General
Foundation Art
Course Descriptions
FDC-143Drawing I: Figure and General4 creditsIn figure drawing, an understanding of the human body is developed in all its aspects — what the human body is, what it is made of, how it moves, and how it exists in space. The model’s poses, at first, are simple, becoming more complex as skill and understanding develop. The emphasis then shifts to the entire space of the page, the model within that space, and the relationship of one figure to another. In general drawing, exercises move from a simple description of the object (its texture, weight, volume) to the relation-ship of two or more objects in space, and the understanding of space in multiple space relationships, and finally, to the organization of the entire drawing surface. Emphasis is on the reality of drawing as against the reality of nature, stressing that the drawing process is both inventive and analytical. The student learns to develop line and tone to arrive at an integrated image and to work with a variety of media, including charcoal, inks, conte, and oil crayon.
FDC-144Drawing II: Figure and Generalal4 creditsThis is a continuation of FDC-143.
FDC-1573-Dimensional Design I3 creditsThis course introduces students to the materials, techniques and ideas that comprise the three-dimensional world of “made” things. Of course, natural forms are also considered. The basic abstract components: line, plane, mass and space are examined and
explored through assignments and research. A three-dimensional sensibility is progres-sively developed when the basic components are manipulated by the effective use of direction, balance, axis, orientation, relationship; in other words, organization (composition). The aesthetic consideration of materials and tools in this context adds to the expressive equation of three-dimensional study. The process may begin with concept, material or observation; it continues by way of lectures, demonstrations, critical analysis and class discussion until each project is crafted to completion.
FDC-1583-Dimensional Design II3 creditsThis is a continuation of FDC-157.
FDC-163Light/Color/Design I3 creditsTwo-dimensional form, color structure and composition are investigated here through many ideas and principles. Emphasis is on training the perception of the way color relationships affect optical as well as psychological dynamics. A primary compo-nent of the course is the study of the many ways that light modulates our perception of color and form. Using art and nature as sources, students employ a variety of mediums to explore sensory and emotional, as well as intellectual, aesthetic concepts.
FDC-164Light/Color/Design II3 creditsThis is a continuation of FDC-163. In the second semester, the course concentrates on
the ways, both historical and experimental, of manipulating the two-dimensional surface to explore its endless expressive and structural possibilities.
FDC-1804-Dimensional Design I I2 creditThrough the use of computers, video, photo, sound, and lighting equipment, students are introduced to basic concepts of art and design in space and time. Assignments direct students in creating works that utilize attributes of time and movement, elements of moving image; serial, sequential, and narrative ordering, still and moving image editing, sound and image relations, and object and event analysis. In focusing on the relations between students’ spacing and timing skills, the 4-D course extends and supplements the other Foundation courses, and prepares students for further work with time-based media.
FDC-1814-Dimensional Design II 2 creditsThis is a continuation of FDC-180.
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The Fine Arts figure largely in the formation of our
contemporary visual imagination, and the world as
it is reveals itself 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 Ceramics, Jewelry, Painting, Photography,
Printmaking, or Sculpture, many of the skills learned
in studying Fine Arts in college, such as problem
solving and conceptual thinking, are the basis for
successfully navigating all aspects of life. At
PrattMWP, the relationship between art and design
is fluid and symbiotic: immersion in a curriculum
rich in both traditions is the best training for a
contemporary artist. Fine Art students will work
in several of the different studio areas before
concentrating on their program choice. The last
two years at Pratt lead to focusing aesthetic
directions and developing those skills required to
professionally realize them.
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Painting II Printmaking: Intaglio I
Jewelry II
Drawing II
B.F.A. in Fine ArtsPrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelor’s degree. Students learn through studio work, group discussion, lectures, seminars, individual consultations and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.
ConcentrationsCeramics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
Curriculum
FRESHMAN YEAR (see page 13 for freshman course descriptions)8 Drawing I & II: Figure and General (FDC-143 & FDC-144) 6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)4 4-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-180 & FDC-181)6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116)6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A)36 Total credits
SOPHOMORE YEAR4 Drawing/Life Study (DRWG-205 & DRWG-211/DRWG-206 & DRWG-212)4 Painting/Life Study (PTG-205 & PTG-211/PTG-206 & PTG-212) 4 Printmaking (PRNT-211, PRNT 212, PRNT 203) 4 Sculpture (SCJ-205/SCJ-211 & SCJ-206/SCJ-212, SCJ-207 & -208 or SCJ-215 & -216)4 Fine Arts Seminar I & II (FAU-241 & FAU-242) 4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216) 3 Liberal Arts Elective 4 Studio Elective 3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective
34 Total credits
The junior and senior year will be taken at the Pratt campus
in Brooklyn.
Painting I
Ceramics II Life Study II
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Course DescriptionsFine Arts Seminars are required of students in all areas of fine arts.
SOPHOMORE COURSES
FAU-241, FAU-242Fine Arts Seminar I & II2 credits each semesterThe Fine Arts Seminars explore ideas and issues relevant to the Fine Arts curriculum. They add ress concerns of the studio arising from the social, historical and intellectual parameters of a time. The concerns are formal and philosophical as well as practical. Class discussions include such topics as person-alities, events, exhibitions, writing of critics and artists, values and studio practice. The seminars are required coursework from the sophomore through the senior years.
DRWG-205 & DRWG-206Drawing I & II2-4 credits each semesterThis course covers multi-dimensional visuali-zation and delineation, and drawing as a pro-cess of perception and projection. Explora tion of visual structures and concepts in history and contemporary movements is included. The number of credits varies according to time spent in the course.
DRWG-211 & DRWG-212Life Study I & II2-4 credits each semesterIn this course, students study the human figure as an expression and reflection of nature. Formal analysis in terms of visual and structural constructs is presented as well as the image used as media and medium for projection and expression of human consciousness. The number of credits varies according to time spent in the course.
PTG-205 & PTG-206Painting I & II2-4 credits each semesterThis course is an introduction to basic concepts as visual, procedural and gestural schema, incorporating controlled experi-mentation and broad focus in color, abstraction and visual harmonics.
PTG-211 & PTG-212Life Study I & II2-4 credits each semesterThe image (nature, human figure, still life) used as media and medium for projection and expression of human consciousness is studied in this course.
PRNT-212Relief I2-4 creditsAn introduction to printmaking process, creative concepts, and the development of personal imagery in the relief media. Students learn formative approaches to woodcuts, paper and cardboard cut, lino-cut, collage, and experimental relief media. Black-and-white and color printing are emphasized along with color registration, subtractive printing, surprinting, multiple-block printing, and inking techniques. Survey seminars and critiques are held regularly.
PRNT-211Silk Screen and Stencil I2-4 creditsImage formulation through the stencil (silk screen and related stencil techniques) is developed. Paper stencil, glue block out, laquer block out, touché and glue, cut film, and photosensitive stencil formulaltions are stressed. Problems of imagery related to the medium are pursued. Color mixing, registra-tion, over printing, transpariencies and edition printing are emphasized. Critiques, demonstrations, and class discussions are held.
PRNT-203Intaglio I2-4 credits each semesterThe intaglio print as a highly developed Fine Arts
medium of creative expression is pursued in-depth. Instruction is offered in line etching, engraving, dry point aquatint, relief etching, lift-ground etching, collograph, embossing and mixed media. Problems of personal im-age development and growth are discussed.
SCJ-205 & SCJ-206Sculpture I & II2-4 credits each semesterIn this course, development of formal percep-tion and projection is stressed along with an introduction to basic concepts, material and processes of sculpture.
SCJ-207 & SCJ-208Ceramics I & II2-4 credits each semesterThis is an introduction to ceramics use of the wheel, coil and slab in the creation of clay objects both sculptural and functional. The number of credits varies according to time spent in the course.
SCJ-211 & SCJ-212Life Study I & II2-4 credits each semesterIn this course, the human figure as an expres-sion and reflection of nature is studied as well as a formal analysis in terms of visual and structural constructs. There is also intensive study of structural and superficial anatomy through work from life and analytical simula-tions. Range of movement and correlative formal possibilities of the human body are covered as well as comparative anatomy, formal modification and transformation through function.
SCJ-215 & SCJ-216Jewelry I & II2-4 credits each semesterThis course is an introduction to basic metal craft jewelry-making techniques. It includes the design and construction of small- scale metal objects by cutting, shaping, forging and joining of non-ferrous metals with hard
solder, stone setting metal marriages and
wood inlay.
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Communications Design18
Concentrations:Graphic DesignIllustration Advertising Art Direction
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Unique among major American art and design
schools, the Communications Design major at
PrattMWP builds on the relationships between
graphic design, illustration, and advertising as the
key modes of 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, sustainabil-
ity, and social awareness in addition to technical
process to teach students to be creative problem-
solvers and masterful visual architects.
In Communications Design, all studio techniques and
tools are taught to be useful in the design process.
Our students enter the junior year with an excellent
foundation in all media, including painting, drawing,
and 2- and 3-D design and having mastered critical
thinking, problem solving, typography, photography,
and current computer software.
With the guidance of our faculty, our students
discover the practical application of their in-class
assignments by designing logos, corporate identities,
and ad campaigns for local and national organizations.
Communications Imaging IIllustration I
B.F.A. in Communications DesignPrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelor’s degree. Students learn through studio work, group discussion, lectures, seminars, individual consultants and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.
Concentrations
Advertising Art Direction
A more focused combination of visual and verbal information design is necessary to create a message that moves consum-ers to action. You’ll learn what it takes to be an art director in a top advertising agency, and you’ll explore every detail that impacts an ad visually and verbally, from typography to photography to copywriting to digital and video applications.
Graphic Design
Total information design is where pictures as well as words are integrated to convey a message. As a Graphic Design
Communications Imaging II
Curriculum
Graphic Design
FRESHMAN YEAR (see p.13 for freshman course descriptions)8 Drawing I & II: Figure & General (FDC-143 & FDC-144) 6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)4 4-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-180 & FDC-181) 6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116) 6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A)36 Total credits
SOPHOMORE YEAR4 Visual Communication I & II (COMD-201 & COMD-202) 4 Design Procedures I & II (COMD-211 & COMD-212) 4 Typographic Design I & II (COMD-215 & COMD-216)4 Illustration I & II (COMD-221 & COMD-222)4 Communications Imaging I & II (COMD-231 & COMD-232) 4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216)3 Liberal Arts Elective4 Studio Elective3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective34 Total credits
The junior and senior years will be taken at the Pratt campus in Brooklyn.
Illustration
FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEARS70 credits. Same curriculum as the major in Advertising Art Direction and Graphic Design
Illustration Methods and Media I & II (COMD 235 & COMD 236) replace studio art elective during the sophomore year.
Advertising Art Direction
FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEARS70 credits. Same curriculum as the major in Graphic Design and Illustration. Introduction to Advertising (COMD-217P) is an addition in sophomore year.
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student, you will learn to balance the conceptual problem-solving and technical skills required to craft effective and impactful messages, design systems, and express ideas and solutions across all media platforms.
lllustration
The art of picture-making for the purpose of communicating ideas and information differentiates illustration from other forms of painting and drawing.
Illustration I
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Communications Imaging II
Illustration I
Communications Design
Course Descriptions
SOPHOMORE COURSES
COMD-201 & COMD-202Visual Communication I & II2 credits each semesterIn the Visual Communication courses you will explore the creative process of making images that can move ideas and information to the minds of others. The general principles studied and practiced in these courses are the foundation of creative thinking and success-ful solutions for graphic design, illustration, and advertising art direction communication problems.
COMD-211 & COMD-212Design Procedures I & II2 credits each semesterDesign Procedures is a set of two courses on the basic technical preparation of artwork for publication. Computer production tech-niques as well as hand-crafting presentation skills are taught in the context of simulated professional job processes. Course goals are to develop the basic skills that are necessary to technically produce publications in the graphic design and advertising professions, to provide instruction of publishing methods needed to produce assignment solutions for other Communi ca tions Design Department studio courses, and to develop an understand-ing of how technical processes relate to the creative design process.
COMD-215 & COMD-216Typographic Design I & II2 credits each semesterThis course includes the history, design, and execution of lettering for reproduction. The computer is employed to introduce the student to the basic principles of typographic design and typesetting.
COMD-217PIntroduction to Advertising2 creditsThis course introduces students to the field of advertising and creates a foundation for further study by examining, among other things, the roles and functions advertising
plays in society, its history and the basic skills necessary to conceptualize ads. Emphasis is placed on modern advertising with a focus on critiquing effective ads, industry terminology, creative briefs, strategic thinking, storytell-ing and conceptual techniques. Students will also learn about the structure of advertising agencies, individual departments and the functions of each. Course materials will be covered through a combination of lectures, group discussions and team projects.
COMD-221 & COMD-222Illustration I & II2 credits each semesterThese are basic courses in the art of making pictures for the purpose of communicating information and ideas. Illustration images are inherently figurative, so drawing and painting from life and mind are a major component of study. Class sessions alternate between work-ing drawing/painting studio workshops and critiques of assignments.
COMD-231 & COMD-232Communications Imaging I & II2 credits each semesterThese courses provide a thorough foundation of image capture and production techniques within the context of the communications design professions. While artistic expression remains important criterion in the evaluation of assignments, effectiveness of communication will ultimately determine the success of images in advertising, graphic design, and illustration. The first course is an overview of the principles and techniques that are specific to communica-tions arts. This includes a basic comparison of digital and traditional optical imagery. The second course expands the subject to advanced lighting, location, production, and reproduction techniques as used within print and electronic publications, and how images will finally be used to serve the purpose of the publication.
COMD-235 & COMD-236Illustration Methods and Media I & II 2 credits each semesterThis two-course sequence develops profi-ciency in the rendering of representational imagery through the handling of various drawing and painting media.
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Art and Design EducationArt Teacher Preparation
Teaching is a creative process. To direct, train and
educate artists requires more than a knowledge of
art. An effective teacher must communicate visual
ideas, facilitate creative growth and engender a
desire for learning to prepare artists for profes-
sional challenges. Students at PrattMWP prepare
for their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major
in Art and Design Education by completing the
foundation art courses in their freshman year then
developing both their visual art skills and abilities in
communicating those visual ideas to others.
Students in our program engage in a variety of
fieldwork experiences in which personal connec-
tions 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.
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B.F.A. in Art and Design EducationPrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelor’s degree. Students learn through studio work, group discussion, lectures, seminars, individual consultations and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.
Combined Degree B.F.A./M.S. Art and Design Education
See the Pratt Bulletin and Graduate Catalogue for course descriptions.
By matriculating to the Pratt Brooklyn campus in the junior year and completing both degrees at Pratt, students can re-duce requirement of time and cost in a program totaling 159 credits. Application must be made of the department chair by February 1 of the junior year. Students in the B.F.A./M.S. program will not be awarded a B.F.A. degree nor recom-
Course Descriptions
ADE-215 BIntroduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and Design Education with Special Populations1 to 6 credits
Students will observe, assist, and eventually teach to special needs students. Placement will be made with teachers who have had course work and extensive experience in special education. Issues raised in fieldwork journals, including inclusion, labeling, and lesson planning, will be brought to the seminar for discussion and analysis.
ED-250Contemporary Ideas about Art and Self3 credits This course is designed to enable the student to develop a personal philosophy as an artist/designer and teacher through the exploration of the relationship between the creator, the creative process, and art and culture. Visits to museums and galleries and an examination of modern and contemporary artists will also serve as subjects for the class discussion. A semester-long project focusing on one object will demonstrate the variety of personal styles and expressive forms in the visual arts while complementing the required texts and discussion.
SS-391Child and Adolescent Development3 creditsInterrelated aspects of individual development from infancy through adolescence are reviewed as well as the psychological and biological factors influencing personality adjustment.
Curriculum
FRESHMAN YEAR8 Drawing I & II: Figure and General (FDC-143 & FDC-144) 6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)4 4-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-180 & FDC-181)6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116)6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A)36 Total credits
SOPHOMORE YEAR8 Art or Design Core4 Studio Elective4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216) 4 Introduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and Design Education with special populations (ADE-215B)3 Contemporary Ideas about Art and Self (ED250)3 Child and Adolescent Development (SS-391)3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective3 Liberal Arts Elective32 Total credits
The junior and senior year will be taken at the Pratt campus in Brooklyn.
mended 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.
After Graduation
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 opportu-nities, and advising them on ways to keep the Department of Art and Design relevant.
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Since the invention of photography in 1839, artists
have been using 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 the students’ visual thinking
through a critical practice of methods and pro-
cesses of creativity. The photography student is
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 photo-
graphy. Film and video classes are also included,
as well as the study of the history of photography.
The PrattMWP student will acquire a comprehensive
understanding of the artistic and professional
options inherent in the field of photography.
Photography IPhotography II
Photography Color I
B.F.A. in Photography
PrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelor’s degree. Students learn through studio work, group discussion, seminars, individual consultations and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.
Curriculum FRESHMAN YEAR (see pages 13 for freshman course descriptions)8 Drawing I & II: Figure & General (FDC-143 & FDC-144) 6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)4 Photography I & II (PHOT-101 & PHOT-102) 6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116) 6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A)36 Total credits
SOPHOMORE YEAR3 Introduction to Digital Cinema (FVID-101) 3 Expanded Digital Cinema (FILM-141) 2 Photography III (PHOT-201)2 Photography: Studio I (PHOT-320)2 Photography: Color I (PHOT-265) 2 Photography: Color II (PHOT-266) 2 Photography: Digital I (PHOT-250) 2 Photography: Black-and-White Printing (PHOT-303) 2 Photography I: 1839 to WWII (HA-337) 2 Photography II: 1946 to present (HA-338) 4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216)3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective3 Liberal Arts Elective4 Studio Elective36 Total credits
Photography IIPhotography Color II
Photography Color II
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The student moves from a highly structured
program in the sophomore year to a more self-
determined program in the senior year in which
individual interests are emphasized. This approach
is intended to facilitate the transition for student
to independent artist/professional.
Course Descriptions FRESHMAN COURSE
PHOT-101 & PHOT-102Photography I & II2 credits each semesterThese are introductory courses in the fun-damentals of black-and-white photography. The basic technical skills cover the operation of the small camera, exposing and develop-ing film, making contact prints, enlarging, and finishing of black-and-white photo-graphs. In addition to class critiques, slide presentations acquaint the student with photographers who have shaped the medium.
SOPHOMORE COURSESFVID-101Introduction to Digital Cinema2 creditsThis course develops student techniques and aesthetics integral to digital video production: both in terms of image and sound production and design, as well as writing and the various strategies central to this work. Each week, students attend a topic specific lecture. Then, meeting in smaller sections, students work collaboratively and individually on video assignments that will advance them as makers, viewers, and readers.
FILM-1412 creditsThis is a continuation of FVID-101.
PHOT-201Photography III2 creditsThis is a course for students with a basic background in small camera operation and darkroom procedures, with a greater empha-sis on the photograph both as a fine print and as an interrelated trace of the students’ in-terests and perceptions. Class time includes
discussions, slide shows, and field trips to current local photography exhibitions.
PHOT-265Photography: Color I2 creditsIn this course, students are introduced to color photography, including additive and subtractive color, the Kelvin scale, and color negative developing and printing. Aesthetic possibilities in color photography are reviewed in slide presentations. Students learn to print using automatic color print processors. Color darkrooms with appropri-ate chemicals and equipment are available for student use outside of the scheduled class time.
PHOT-250Photography: Digital I2 creditsStudents learn about the scanning of slides and prints and manipulation through dodging, burning, color correction, retouch-ing and printing.
HA-337Photography I: 1839 to WWII2 creditsIntegrates the history of photography with a study of its aesthetics and criticism and cov-ers technical and conceptual developments in photography from its inception in 1839 to World War II. Consideration of the cultural context is integral to this course, especially major art movements and their influence on photography. It is recommended that students complete HA-115, HA-116, HA-215 and HA-216 prior to taking this course.
PHOT-320Photography: Studio I2 creditsA lecture-demonstration course for the serious photographer who has a firm grasp of basic black-and-white photographic and
darkroom skills. It includes all aspects of artificial light photography, including the use of tungsten and electronic flash illumination for portraiture, still life, and interior photog-raphy. It is designed for students who want to learn specific studio lighting techniques. Electronic flash meters, and medium format are also covered.
PHOT-266Photography: Color II2 creditsThe emphasis in the second semester of color photography is on developing a personal color portfolio. Student use auto-matic color print processing equipment. Color darkrooms with appropriate chemicals are available for student use outside of scheduled class time.
HA-338Photography II: 1946 to present2 creditsIntegrates the history of photography with a study of its aesthetics from World War II to the Pop Era and beyond through the 1980s. Consideration of the cultural context is integral to this course, especially major art movements and their influence on photography. Course requirements include weekly written assignments and structured class participation to hone critical skills in addition to exams. It is recommended that students complete HA-115, HA-116, HA-215 and HA-216 prior to taking this course.
PHOT-303Photography: Black-and-White Printing2 creditsThis class covers a advanced black-and-white printing and characteristics and performance of photographic lenses. Students review photo papers, chemistry, printing methods and archival printmaking techniques. Photo lens studies include color correction, aperture, focal length, zoom and varifocal lenses.
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ART HISTORY
HA-115Survey of Art I3 creditsThis course offers a historical survey of western art from Paleolithic through Gothic, including architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic art. Students learn to be articulate about style as well as to recognize the art of different eras. At least two classes are held in the Museum of Art to ensure that original art is studied as well as reproductions.
HA-116Survey of Art II3 creditsThis course begins with the proto-Renais-sance art of Giotto around 1300 and ends with the first works of David in the 1780s. It introduces the student to the major figures in Italian Renaissance, Northern Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo art. Prerequisites: HA-115 or equivalent.
AcademicsHA-215Survey of Art: 19th-Century 2 creditsThis course begins with David in the 1780s and ends with the art of Cézanne and other post-impressionists around 1905. The main emphasis is on French 19th-century art, but the art of other European countries and America is also studied. Prerequisites: HA-115 & HA-16 or equivalents.
HA-216Survey of Art: 20th-Century2 creditsThis course begins with the art of the Fauves around 1905. It considers the development of cubism and other forms of abstract art around 1910 and the panorama of 20th- century movements, including Constructi-vism, Futurism, Expressionism, Surrealism, De Stijl and the International Style. European and American developments around mid-century and the art of the 1960s including Pop Art are studied. Prerequi sites: HA-115 & HA-116, HA-215 or equivalents.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCESPlease note these courses may vary each semester.
HMS-101AIntroduction to Literary & Critical Studies I3 creditsThis class serves as an introduction to literature, composition, critical analysis, and research. Students are required 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 process, and as a tool that can be integrated across academic and artistic disciplines. Stress is placed on mastering the elements of the thesis- centered essay and developing research skills.
HMS-103AIntroduction to Literary & Critical Studies II3 creditsWhile 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-103A in the semester following the one in which they took HMS-100A or HMS-101A.
HMS-320SSpecial Topics: Creative Writing3 creditsThis course is designed to enable students to explore special topics in creative writing in a concentrated way. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
HMS-330CThought/Brain/Mind3 creditsThis course will examine theories of thought, the brain and mind from ancient philosophy to contemporary cognitive neuroscience. Topics may include: self-reflection, recursion, creativity, intuition, rationalism/empiricism, psychoanaly-sis, neuroanatomy, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, etc. No prior experience in philosophy, computer science or biology is required, just bring yourself and an open mind.
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HMS-322SSpecial Topics: Gender Studies3 creditsStudents investigate the fictional representa-tion of social reality with respect to love, work, and domesticity from approximately 1910 to the present. This course will cluster with SS-357, Psychology of the Gender and Sex Roles.
HMS-340BMyth into Film3 creditsThis course explores analytic approaches to the mythic resonance of the selected films, as well as myths of everyday living. Screenings are preceded by commentary on background information and followed by interpretation of the mythic and cinematographic contribu-tions to the achievement of the film.
HMS-300SSpecial Topics: Literary Studies3 creditsThis course is designed to enable students o explore special topics in literary studies in a concentrated way. Students will learn contemporary theories and methods via an in-depth exploration of the topic at hand. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
HMS-261AIntroduction to Public Speaking3 creditsThis course is an introduction to effective public speaking as well as effective communica-tion in small groups. All students will develop, organize, and deliver several types of speeches; study in workshop form the dynamics of various interpersonal communication situations, such as conflict management, job interviews, body language, and cross-cultural exchanges; and improve critiquing and listening skills. Students will complete research papers and lead mini-workshops about further aspects of interpersonal communication.
HMS-331SSpecial Topics: Cultural Studies3 creditsThis course is designed to enable students to explore special topics in cultural studies in a concentrated way. Students will learn contemporary theories and methods via an
in-depth exploration of the topic at hand. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
PHIL-200Basic Philosophy: Problems and Issues2 or 3 creditsThe course will consider and examine philosophical arguments dealing with basic issues in general philosophy. Topics for discussion and analysis will include: epistemological issues concerning knowledge and belief; meta physical issues dealing with concepts of causality and freedom and dualist and materialist perspectives on the nature of reality; issues and debates in the philosophy of mind on human and artificial intelligence; and the fundamentals of ethics.
PHIL-265Aesthetics2 or 3 creditsAesthetic concepts and the logic of aesthetic judgement are discussed in this course.
SS-200Introductory Sociology3 creditsThis course covers basic concepts for the study of society: social processes operating in human groups, the influence of social and cultural forces on personal experience and social behavior, social stratification, major social institutions and issues of social change.
SS-203The Family3 creditsTopics covered in this course include sociological, psychological and legal views of the family, successive stages of family groups, marriage and family counseling, family dis organization and cultural changes.
SS-209Anthropology3 creditsThis course provides an introduction to disciplines in the field of anthropology such as physical anthropology, ethnology and linguistics. Material constructions pertaining to the hypotheses and theories concerning human evolution, comparative cultural analysis and the nature and significance of language are examined. As a comparative discipline, anthropological study provides
important insights into the structure and functioning of culture in kinship as well as class-based societies. This study encompasses a range of societies from simple hunting and gathering to industrialized ones. Visual material is an important adjunct to this course.
SS-210General Psychology3 creditsThis course is a study of human mental pro-cesses and behavior. Problems of maturation, motivation, emotional and mental development, disorders and treatment are considered.
SS-355Mass Media and Society3 creditsThis course examines the psychological and social impact of the modern mass media. Basic models of communication, persuasion motivation and attitude formation are presented and applied to the study of the effects of the media on mental and emotional development and on the formation of social attitudes. The course also examines the social implication of the effects of commercial and political propaganda and the ”marketing“ of political figures, as well as the social consequences of the development of a ”post-literate“ society.
SS-357Psychology of Gender and Sex Roles3 creditsThis course covers a variety of issues relating to human sexual behavior from a theoretical, biological, and social perspectives. Sexual development, sex roles, and gender identity (how we see ourselves as male and female) are discussed.
SS-359Psychology Through Film3 creditsThis course will present fundamental topics in psychology through an examination of popular films, recent and classical, which articulate psychological themes. Material will be presented to permit discussion of the quality of information presented in these films and to examine popular conceptions and misconceptions of psychological matters.
As a partner in the artistic experience, the Student Life Office provides programs and services that promote students’ personal and professional development; foster 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 ACTIVITIESStudent Activities encourage student participation in social, cultural, educational and recreational programs. Student activities at PrattMWP are planned by the Pratt Activities Council (PAC), which as a student run organization committed to providing the most engaging events for campus community members. In addition to school-sponsored activities, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute hosts numerous public and private events in which students may participate.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSPrattMWP has student clubs and organiza-tions that reflect the interests of the students at PrattMWP. 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 Council.
Current groups include:
Student CouncilStudent Council is the governing body for the students at PrattMWP. Student Council serves as the conduit for communication between the students and the administration of PrattMWP. The Student Council also assists with the development of new student organizations, and the planning of community service projects.
Pratt Activities Council (PAC)PAC’s purpose is to develop a well-rounded series of programming for the campus com- munity including both social and educational programming. All PAC events and programs are by planned by students, for students.
Student Gallery CommitteeThe Student Gallery Committee is responsible for selecting, installing, and opening student art shows in the McCulley Student Gallery located in the Academic Building. This group works closely with faculty and students to select a wide array of student artwork.
Community Involvement and VolunteerismThis is a chance for students to get out into the community to make a difference in Utica. Past
projects have included; Habitat for Human-ity, Hope House, a mural for the Humane Society, a mural for the Utica Fire Depart-ment, Notre Dame Elementary School’s Halloween Party, and many more.
Student AmbassadorsStudent Ambassadors play a vital role to PrattMWP. Along with serving as Opening Week Leaders, Student Ambassadors help with Family and Alumni Weekend, Open Houses, Accepted Student reception, and other school events as needed.
Student Leadership ProgramThe PrattMWP Leadership Program provides students organizations with training sessions to help their organization run more effec-tively and more efficiently. The program will also help first time leaders find their leadership styles, while offering current leaders the chance to hone their skills.To learn more, or suggest and activity or organization, contact the Student Activities Coordinator or call at 315-797-0000 ext. 2218
Munson RunnersMunson Runners is a student-led campus organization that seeks to promote the health and overall well being of the student body through running. Munson Runners hosts group runs every week and is open to every level of runner.
Outdoor Adventure ClubThe city of Utica is ideally located at the foot of the Adirondack region, an area home to a variety of outdoor experiences including camping, hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting. The Outdoor Adventure Club brings together students with an interest in these activities and hosts off campus hikes, camping trips and other outdoor excursions.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE The mission of the Residence Life office is to efficiently and effectively coordinate a residential program in a learning centered environment that challenges and supports students to: Enhance self-understanding; Value community responsibility; and Learn from experiences.
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PrattMWP is a residential campus and provides an exceptional residence life experience. All students are required to live on campus and this makes for a significantly more meaningful college experience. Students living within a 30 mile radius of the campus may choose to commute, but many have lived on campus. We always encourage all local students to live on campus. Students whose homes are close to campus can contact our office at 315-7979-0000 x2221 about living on campus.
We offer housing in three different residence halls. All of our residence halls are fully furnished including refrigerators in the kitchenette areas. Each apartment offers includes cable TV access and internet connections for each student.
The Residential Life staff takes its role very seriously as guarantor of a residence hall atmosphere conducive to study and work. We also strive to provide an atmosphere in which students are encouraged to make informed decisions on their own, take responsibility for their actions and learn from their experiences.
Being a member of a community means sharing certain rights and responsibilities with one another. At PrattMWP, each floor in each residence hall forms its own small community, each residence hall forms a larger community, and together we are all a part of the PrattMWP community.
PrattMWP is a residential campus and maintains three residence halls. All students are required to live on campus unless they reside at their permanent mailing address no more than 30 miles from the PrattMWP campus. Due to the intense nature of the academic programs we strongly encourage students even within commuting distance to live on campus.
Hart StreetThis 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 physically challenged students and has an elevator.
Plant StreetThis building houses students in two-person apartment-style rooms. Each room has one bedroom, a living room, kitchenette and private bath. Laundry facilities are in the basement.
Cottage PlaceThis four-story building accommodates students in four-person apartment-style rooms. Each room has two bedrooms; with the exception of our six-person apartment, which has three bedrooms. All apartments have their own bathroom, kitchen and large living room. Laundry facilities and bike racks are in the basement. Cottage Place also accommodates physically challenged students.
MEAL PLANAll residential students are enrolled in the 19- meal plan. Our plan provider is Bon Appetit. Meals are served in the dining room located in the Student Center. A plan for commuters can be arranged by the Student Life Director.
The Office of Student Life at PrattMWP and Bon Appetit are pleased to be able to offer our Commuter Students the option of purchasing
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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. To sign up for a meal plan please complete the attached form or stop by to meet with our Residence Life Coordinator.
STUDENT WELLNESSHealth and Counseling CenterHealth and counseling services are available for all PrattMWP students. Hours of operation are posted each semester.
All students must have documentation for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations. It is strongly suggested that students consider an optional meningitis vaccination.
INSURANCEAll PrattMWP students must carry full medical insurance. Students can either enroll in the PrattMWP program or carry their own provider. Insurance must cover the student in Utica, N.Y.
COUNSELING SERVICESPrattMWP maintains a Counseling Center for all students. Services include personal and small group counseling facilitated by a masters level mental health Social Worker (LCSW-R). Additional services include workshops and programs designed to help students adjust to college, alleviate stress, and be successful.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESThe 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 Act 504/IEP plans should contact the Student Life Director arrange for learning accommodations.
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCEWe are dedicated to helping students succeed at PrattMWP. The Student Life Director can facilitate one-on-one tutoring in all academic courses as well as addressing concerns such as writing skills and study skills, time management, and tutoring for ESL students.
These services are available to all PrattMWP students on walk-in and appointment bases. Students who have been assessed and have IEPs are encouraged to register with the Student Life Director.
CAREER SERVICESCareer development is a process that starts long before the student arrives on campus. The freshmen and sophomore years are critical years in the career development process. The Student Life Director assists students by providing career related counseling and assistance.
CAMPUS CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY STANDARDSIn order to uphold the mission of the PrattMWP program and the 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 the institutional values and mission statement. When necessary, student discipline is handled in an educational manner that holds at its core these values and mission.
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Faculty– Artists and TeachersA faculty you can relate to. . . At PrattMWP, we owe our outstanding reputa-tion to a faculty of professional teachers/art-ists who have crafted courses in the renowned PrattMWP curriculum. You will find instruc-tors who personally stimulate your creativity and help build new skills.
A faculty you can be proud of. . . Works created by our distinguished faculty members are widely shown in public exhibitions and held in private collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our instruc-tors 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.
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
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Arts, Alfred University; Courses Taught: 3-Dimensional Design, Sculpture.
Chris Irick Professor; Master of Fine Arts, University of Massachusetts/ Dartmouth; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Texas Tech University; Courses Taught: Metal Crafts and Jewelry.
Cindy Koren Associate Professor; Master of Arts, Empire State College; Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Buffalo; Courses Taught: Visual Communications, Typographic Design.
Gregory Lawler Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Pennsylvania State University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, The Philadelphia College of Art; Courses Taught: Drawing, Painting, Light, Color and Design.
Rita Lombardi Assistant Professor of Photography, University of Connecticut; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Massachusetts College of Art; Courses Taught: Black and White Photography, Color Photography
Ken Marchione Dean of Academic Affairs, 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; Courses Taught: Ceramics, Pottery.
Beth Post Assistant Professor of Illustra-tion, Master of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design; Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Arkansas; Courses Taught: Illustration, Drawing
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.
Kim Carr Valdez Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture, Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hartwick College; Course Taught: Sculpture, 3D 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.
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts InstituteOur campus features a world-renowned Museum of Art with 20 galleries and a collection of more than 25,000 works of art including Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Louise Bourgeois, Bill Viola and hundreds of other famous artists.
Enjoy the variety of hundreds of events presented by our Performing Arts Division, including live stage performances and a superb film series.
Take advantage of the depth and variety of arts activities offered on the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute campus.
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Jackson Pollock (American, 1912-56), Number 2, 1949 1949, Oil, Duco and aluminum paint on unsized canvas 38 1/8 x 189 1/2 inches, Museum Purchase 54.38
ACCREDITATION Pratt Institute is a coeducational undergradu-ate 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 School of Art and Design and PrattMWP are each members of the National Associa tion of Schools of Art and Design.
PrattMWP attracts highly motivated, talented students from a variety of backgrounds. Applications are welcome from all qualified students, regardless of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin or handicap. The Admissions Committee bases its decisions on a careful review of all credentials submitted by the applicant. Although admission standards at PrattMWP are high, extraordi-nary talent may sometimes offset a lower grade point average or test score. 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 HOURSThe Office of Admissions is open weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
GUIDED CAMPUS TOURS Students who visit PrattMWP choose 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 state-of-the art, spacious studios and residence halls and chat with our esteemed faculty and staff. After your tour you are welcome to visit our prestigious Museum of Art. There are a number of ways to visit our campus, including:
Campus Tours and Portfolio ReviewCampus tours are available on Monday and
AdmissionsFriday 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 or you may call the Office of Admission at (800) 755-8920 to schedule.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PORTFOLIO GUIDELINEBeginning with the fall 2015 application, applicants for PrattMWP will apply using Pratt Institute’s online application. When you click on “apply online,” you will be redirected to Pratt Institute’s application, where you may select PrattMWP.
Fall Deadlines:January 5: Freshmen ApplicantsFebruary 1: Transfer StudentsSpring Deadlines:October 1: *Transfer students only. We do not accept freshmen for spring entrance.
Application Requirements:All required application materials for freshmen and transfer applicants are listed below as well as instructions on how to submit them. All materials must be sent to Pratt’s admissions office no later than two weeks after the application deadline. Mailed materials may be sent to: Pratt Institute, Office of Undergradu-ate Admissions, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11205.
Freshmen Requirements:
• Online Application
• High School Transcripts• Test Scores: SAT or ACT scores; TOEFL, IELTS or PTE for international students (see below).
• Optional Letter of Recommendation
• Portfolio uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com
Online Applications (online required) have a fee of $50 for domestic applicants and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants. The online application is hosted on Pratt Institute’s website, so please note that you will be redirected to Pratt Institute’s application. If you intend to apply with an application fee waiver, see below under “More Information”.
Official High School transcript(s) from each high school attended. If you have attended more than one high school but grades from your previous school appear on your current transcripts, then you do not need to send transcripts from each high school. If you took the GED, you must submit official scores as well as high school transcripts. Your college counselor may submit transcripts electroni-cally using Naviance. If your high school mails transcripts, please use this address: Pratt Institute, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
Results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Scores should be sent to Pratt Institute. To ensure that we receive scores by our posted deadlines, 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. Please do not request that scores be rushed.
International students may submit the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE instead of the SAT/ACT. International students whose first language is English may be waived from the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE but must submit the SAT or ACT instead. The TOEFL test minimum score is 71. The IELTS test minimum score is 6. Students who have been out of high school for five or more years are not required to submit the SAT or ACT but international applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE.
Pratt Institutional Codes
• SAT code is 2669
• CLEP code is 2669
• AP code is 2669
• ACT code is 2862
• TOEFL code is 2669
Letter of recommendation (optional)are no longer required. If you wish to submit one, please have it mailed to Pratt Institute’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Portfolio: Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com. See details below.• Include 15 to 20 images of your most recent work.
• Include at least 3 to 5 observational/life drawings. Examples may include landscapes,
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off-campus throughout the United 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 to discuss your portfolio before formally submitting it and to learn more about PrattMWP. More information about schedul-ing a portfolio review with the admissions office and the off-campus National Portfolio days PrattMWP attends is available online.
Transfer Requirements
• Online Applications (online re-quired) have a fee of $50 for domestic applicants and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants. The online application is hosted on Pratt Institute’s website, so please note that you will be redirected to Pratt Institute’s application. If you intend to apply with an application fee waiver, see below under “More Information”.
Admissions Continuedself-portraits, life drawings, still-life, etc.
• Sketchbook work may be included as well.
• Photography majors may submit a portfolio of photographs only.
• You do not need to mount, mat or frame your work. Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com. Select undergraduate freshman or transfer.
Portfolio Reviews are available at PrattMWP’s admissions office as well as
• High School Transcripts: all transfer students except those who have completed 48 college credits or more must submit high school transcripts
• College Transcripts: transfer students must submit transcripts from each college attended. If you attended college in the US, you may request your college transcripts online at the National Student Clearinghouse and have them sent electronically to Pratt. 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.
• Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores are not required; however, international students whose first language is not English must submit the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE instead. International students whose first language is English may be waived from the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE but then must submit the SAT or ACT. The TOEFL test minimum score is 71. The IELTS test minimum score is 6. Admis-sions must receive one of the above test scores for this requirement to be completed.
• Optional Letter of Recommendation: Although this is not required, if you would like to submit one, please mail it to Pratt’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Portfolio: Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com. The transfer portfolio requirements are the same as the freshman requirements (describe above) 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.
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MORE INFORMATIONDetails about fee waivers, checking your application status, home-school applicants, applying undecided, and AP and IB credits are listed below.
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. Before completing your online application, you must email a scanned copy of the waiver form to [email protected] or fax to (718) 636-3670 with a cover sheet saying “Attention: PRATT-MWP Application Fee Waiver Request.” 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 [email protected] 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.
Checking Your Application Status: You can check your status online to see which materials we have received and which are outstanding. You will need to enter your email address and the password you created when you submitted your application. Please note that it can take up to two weeks for documents you recently sent to display as received on the checklist. If your documents do not show as received and you sent them within the past two weeks, please do not worry, and continue to check back.
Home-Schooled Applicants: PrattMWP welcomes applications from home-schooled students. In the absence of conventional high school records, submitting the following items 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.
Applying as an Undecided Art and Design Major: Applicants may apply as an undecided art and design major if they are unsure about which major they would like to pursue. Applicants that apply undecided will be required to select their major at the end of the second semester of the first year. Applicants must choose from one of the majors that PrattMWP offers—art and design education, communica-tions design, fine art, or photography. Please note that if you are interested in communica-tions design, you should apply directly to that major and not undecided as there are space limitations for this program.
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AP Credit: PrattMWP accepts up to a maximum of nine (9) total AP credits (up to 3 credits in each of the categories) with a score* of four (4) or five (5) only in the following:
English - 3 credits. AP courses of study accepted are English Language and Composi-tion: transfer credit given for HMS-101. Enrollment in HMS-103 the first semester at Pratt is required. (Art and Design students)
Math or Science - 3 credits. Students given transfer credit for a specific course may not enroll in other courses listed below as equivalent, but must enroll in more advanced courses.
AP courses of study accepted are:AP Exam Equivalent Courses:AP Art History HA-115 Survey of Art 1AP Biology MSCI-REQT Math/Natural Science RequirementAP Calculus AB MSCI-300 Calculus IAP Calculus BC MSCI-300 Calculus IAP Calculus AB Subscore MSCI-300 Calculus I
AP Chemistry MSCI-REQT Math/Natural Science RequirementAP Eng Lang/Comp HMS-101A Introduction to Literary and Critical StudiesAP Env Science MSCI-180P Environmental ScienceAP Physics B MSCI-221 Conceptual PhysicsAP Physics C-E&M MSCI-221 Conceptual PhysicsAP Physics C-Mech MSCI-221 Conceptual PhysicsAP Statistics MSCI-REQT Math/Natural Science Requirement
Studio Art: Pratt does not award credit for AP Studio Art.
AP credits are only accepted at the time of initial matriculation at PrattMWP. Applicants submitting AP scores must have official score reports sent by the College Board directly to the Admissions Office as soon as they are available in order to get credit. They must be submitted before arrival at PrattMWP. Students who fail to submit scores before they
register will not get credit for AP scores. 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.
IB Credit: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma recipients may receive transfer credits for 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 Resident Aliens, refugees and other eligible non- citizens must provide a photocopy of their alien registration card.
Questions? e-mail or call (800) 755-8920
Admissions Continued
Financial AidPrattMWP tries to ensure that no student is prevented from beginning or completing his or her education due to a lack of funds. Financial aid at PrattMWP is awarded on the basis of financial need and the merit of your application. Need is determined through specific application requirements and a complex needs analysis. The student and family are expected to contribute based up on their ability to pay. The family’s contribution is considered in light of income, assets and benefits, however debt is not taken into consideration. The student is expected to pursue aid available from the federal and state governments and other sources. It is through a working partnership of the federal and state governments and industry scholarships that PrattMWP is able to maintain an effective financial aid program in a time of escalating costs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. FAFSA All students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all types of federal, state, campus based and institutional financial aid. The FAFSA is available on January 1st and should be completed online at www.fafsa.gov. Students that are unable to complete the FAFSA online can call 1-800-433-3243 and request a paper application. Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by March 1st, 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 eligibility for scholarships, grant or campus based aid eligibility.
FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 002798
2. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)(New York State Residents Only) All New York State residents, will receive an email from Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) approximately 2-3 weeks after they have completed their FAFSA online. The email will provide instructions to
complete the Electronic TAP Application (ETA) online at www.tapweb.org/totw.
First time users will need to create a TAP user name and PIN before completing their ETA. The ETA should be completed by May 30th, PrattMWP’s recommended filing deadline. Students will receive confirmation from HESC once their ETA has been completely processed. If additional information is needed to complete the ETA, a Request for Information Form will be received from HESC.
NYS TAP CODE: 0615
3. Verification Process
Students may be required, by the govern-ment, to provide additional paperwork to PrattMWP, so information submitted on their financial aid applications can be reviewed. Verification of family income, household size and asset information may be required. Forms such as tax return transcripts, W2s and various verification worksheets may need to be provided to the school. PrattMWP will notify all students selected for the verification process by mail. Verification paperwork should be returned to the school by May 15th, so financial aid eligibility can be determined.
4. Award Letter Once all applications and any additional verification paperwork has been submitted to the school, the Financial Aid Office will mail the student their financial aid award letter. PrattMWP offers several types of financial aid including scholarships, grants, work study and federal student/parent loans. Students do not need to apply for each type of financial aid separately. All of the 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 PrattMWP by June 1st, so their financial aid can be finalized and applied to their student account.
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
1. PrattMWP Merit ScholarshipBased on the student’s portfolio, high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. Students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher throughout each academic year to maintain this award. Merit Scholarships up to $14,000 can be awarded.
2. PrattMWP GrantAwarded to students that show additional financial need after all other financial aid has been awarded. Awards can range up to $6,000.
3. 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 and can range from $500 to $5,165.
4. 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. Maximum grant awarded is $5,730.
5. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG) This grant is awarded to students that show exceptional financial need. Funds are limited and awarded on a first come basis. Maximum award amount is $700.
6. Federal Work Study
Work study is awarded to students that show financial need, and offers them the opportunity to maintain a part-time job while attending school. 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.
7. Federal Perkins Loan
Offered to students based on their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 5.0%, and the student is not required to start repayment
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until 9 months after they graduate or they stop attending. Interest doesn’t start accruing until the loan goes into repayment. Maximum loan amount offered is $2,000.
8. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Offered to students based on their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 4.66%, and 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.
9. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Offered to students regardless of their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 4.66%, and 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.
Loan Rights and Responsibilities
Six months after ceasing to be at least a half-time student (6 credit hours), the borrower must make formal arrangements with the lending institution to begin repayment. The following regulations apply:
• The minimum monthly payment will be $50 plus interest. Under unusual and extenuating circumstances the lender, on request, may permit reduced payments of $50.
• The maximum repayment period is 10 years.
• The maximum period of a loan from date of the original disbursement may not exceed 15 years, excluding authorized deferments of payments.
• Repayment in whole or part may be made at any time without penalty. Students can access all of their loan information online at www.nslds.ed.gov
10. Federal Direct Parent PLUS LoanOffered to parents that need assistance paying for their child’s college tuition and expenses. The loan does require a separate
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application process, including a credit check. Interest rate is fixed at 7.21%. Parents have the option to begin repayment 60 days after the loan has been disbursed, or until the student has graduated or stopped attending. Award amounts vary up to student’s cost of attendance.
FINANCIAL NEED
A student’s financial need is calculated by taking the difference between the 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).
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance is an estimated cost 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 This is determined by 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
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.
All federal and state financial aid programs require that a student:
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Be enrolled in a college program leading to a degree
• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Not be in default on an existing govern-ment student loan.
• Male students between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with Selective Service to be eligible for federal student aid.
• Must have not been convicted of the sale or possession of illegal drugs while the student is receiving federal student aid. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
• The student must complete a minimum of 12 credits each semester.
• The student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) must not fall below a 2.0
• Students receiving PrattMWP and federal financial aid who drop below 12 credits during any semester will be subject to reductions in their financial aid package. • Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to maintain their PrattMWP Merit Scholar-ship.
PrattMWP Standards of Degree Progress and Pursuit
Term GPA Credits1 n/a 02 2.00 12 3 2.00 24 4 2.00 36
The Financial Aid Office will periodically review the GPA and number of credits earned by each financial aid recipient using his or her academic transcript. Credits earned included only those for courses with A through D grades.
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 his or her finan- cial 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.
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NYS Standards of Academic Progress
The chart below lists New York State standards of degree progress for determining eligibility based on New York State criteria.
Term GPA Credits1 n/a 02 1.5 63 1.8 154 1.8 275 2.0 396 2.0 51
• Students must have earned 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 www.finaid.org/otheraid/state.phtml. United State Bureau of Indian Affairs-Aid to Native Americans Higher Education Assistance Program
Application forms may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office, www.bia.gov. An application is necessary for each year of study. An official needs analysis from PrattMWP’s Financial Aid Office also is required each year.
Each first-time applicant must obtain tribal enrollment certification form the bureau agency or tribe which records enrollment for the tribe.
Eligibility
To be eligible the student must:
• Be at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut.
• Be an enrolled member of a tribe, band or group recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment at PrattMWP.
• Have financial need
Veterans’ Administration (VA) Educational Benefits
Application forms are available at all VA offices, active duty stations and American embassies or online at www.va.gov. Completed forms are submitted to the student’s nearest VA office.
COSTSThe 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.
Tuitioncredits 1 to 11: $920.00 per creditcredits 12 to 18: $27,530.00* annuallycredits 19+: $27,530.00 plus $920.00 per credit in excess of 18 credits* International students pay an additional $500 fee each semester (freshmen only)
Housing and Meal Plan Fees(Price includes both Fall and Spring semesters)Housing: $7,560.00 Meal Plan: $5,040.00 for 19 meals per week
Books and SuppliesApproximately $2,000 per year.
Personal ExpensesApproximately $1,200.00 per year
Terms of PaymentBills are payable by personal or certified check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, payable to PrattMWP.
Many parents who prefer to meet academic expenses out of monthly income, rather than in large cash payments, may make installment payment arrangements through the Institute’s Tuition Installment Plan.
The Tuition Installment Plan is managed by Tuition Management Systems (TMS) of Warwick, RI, and provides a way to pay educational expenses through manageable monthly installments, instead of paying one lump sum. TMS is not a loan, therefore, no interest is charged. The only cost is an annual non-refundable participation fee of $65 that is payable with the Partici pation Form. If you wish, the monthly installments can be auto-matically drafted from your bank checking ac-count, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of writing a check each month. TMS will provide you with an easy-to-use worksheet to assist you in budgeting your educational expenses for the year.
For further information, call or write:Tuition Management Systems171 Service AvenueSuite 200Warwick, RI 02886(800) 356-8329mwpai.afford.com
Please notify the Student Accounting Office if you are using TMS.PrattMWPStudent Accounting Office310 Genesee StreetUtica, NY 13502
General Fees$75 Freshmen Orientation Fee (Fall semester only)$40 Application Fee $200 Acceptance deposit (Non-refundable)$50 Residence deposit (Non-refundable)$200 Security deposit $120 Parking (includes Fall and Spring term)$1,400 Mandatory Health Insurance per year (subject to change; may be waived with proof of personal health insurance)
Academic / Activity Fee$978 Full-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)$600 Part-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)
Lab/Technology Fee$600 Full-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)$300 Part-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)
Late Payment Fees$50 After deadline, but before the first day of semester/session$75 Between the first day and the first 15 academic days of each session/ semester $150 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 For returned checks under $100 in face amount$50 For returned checks $100-$500 in face amount$100 For returned checks over $500 in face amount1.25 percent interest fee per month, assessed on all delinquent accounts one month or older
Course Withdrawal RefundsProcedures 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. Refunds are determined by the date the add/drop or complete withdrawal form is signed by the Office of the Registrar.
For all students, the following course with-drawal penalty schedules apply:
PrattMWP Refund Policy:Full RefundWithdrawal prior to and including the opening day of term.85 percent Tuition RefundWithdrawal from the second through seventh day of the term.70 percent Tuition RefundWithdrawal from the eighth through fourteenth day of the term.55 percent Tuition RefundWithdrawal from the fifteenth through twenty-first day of the term.No RefundWithdrawal after the twenty-first day of the term.
Institutional Financial AidInstitutional 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 and withdraw from the college may have to return a portion of their financial aid. This includes students who receive financial aid for personal expenses withdrawing during the semester.
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 the student earned. Up through the 60 percent point in the term, the percentage of assistance
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earned is equal to the percentage of the payment period of enrollment for which it was awarded that was completed as of the day the student withdrew. If the student’s withdrawal occurs after the 60 percent point, then the percentage 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 payment period of enrollment for which it was awarded as of the day the student withdrew.
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. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan2. Subsidized Federal Direct Loan3. Federal Perkins Loan4. Federal Direct PLUS Loan5. Federal Pell Grant6. Federal SEOG7. 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 withdraw-als 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 institute calendar for the exact liability deadlines each semester. Withdrawals may not be made by telephone.
Withdrawal from courses does not automati-cally cancel housing or meal plans. Penalties for housing and meal plans are calculated based on the date you submit a completed Adjustment Form to the Residential Life office.
Refunds on students credit balanceCredit 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.
BILLINGBills Are Mailed to One AddressOne copy of each bill will be mailed to the address the student lists as his or her “billing” address on registration records. A billing address may be established, changed, or deleted at any time by writing or visiting the Office of the Registrar. Due dates cannot be extended because bills have not been received.
If no billing address is specified, bills are mailed to the permanent address.
Billing InformationThe 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 include Federal loans (Perkins, Stafford and PLUS). 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 ScheduleFor those students who have registered:Fall semester bills are mailed during the first week of July. Spring semester bills are mailed during the second week of December.
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. Please consult the Costs section and your housing license if you need an earlier estimate. Consult the annual Academic Calendar for exact payment deadlines.
Late Payment FeeA late payment fee is assessed each semester on all bills remaining unpaid, in whole or in part, after the due date for the semester.
PaymentsPayments must include the student’s name and ID number.Checks and money orders should be made payable to PrattMWP in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. Checks drawn on an interna-tional bank may delay credit to the student’s account and may be subject to a collection fee imposed by the Institute’s bank. Loan checks payable to the student or parent must be endorsed.
Students may pay in person and receive a receipt by presenting the invoice and payment to the Student Accounting Office, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payment by mail avoids waiting in line. Please allow five working days for mail delivery and a minimum of three weeks for processing.
Returned ChecksThe 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 AccountsThe student will be responsible for all collection costs associated with delinquent accounts forwarded to an outside collection agency because of non-payment.
AdjustmentsWe 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 AccountsA 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.
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 reg-istrations 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 regis-tration and a correct academic record rests entirely with the student. Students are also responsible for knowing regulations regard-ing withdrawals, refund deadlines, program changes and academic policy.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND SERVICES As part of the registration procedure, students are issued identification cards which they must present to receive services and privileges 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 MY.PRATT.EDU ACCESSPratt e-mail and my.pratt.edu accounts are assigned to all students who register for classes. my.pratt.edu is Pratt’s interactive student portal. It provides access to grades, schedules, graduation and transcript applica-tions, and other student and registration-related information. No additional applica-tions 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 au-thorized 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.
NEW STUDENT INITIAL REGISTRATION Entering freshmen and readmitted students have a pre-determined 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 partici-pate 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 se-mester. Registration information is distribut-ed 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 ad-vance will result in a late fee and will severely jeopardize students’ chances of obtaining the academic course schedule they desire.
LATE REGISTRATIONStudents who do not complete payment dur-ing 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 rein-statement after the first 15 days of a session or semester requires a written appeal.
PROGRAM CHANGESProgram 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 recog-nized 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.
COURSE ADDITIONSNo new registrations, voluntary course ad-ditions, or section changes are permitted beyond the second week of the semester.
COURSE/SECTION WITHDRAWALIt is the responsibility of the student to report an official withdrawal from any course/sec-
tion 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 in struct or, or failure to make or complete tu-ition 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 aca-demic year in which they are readmitted.
LEAVE OF ABSENCEIf you are in good academic standing and have paid your Institute account in full, you can request a leave of absence by complet-ing 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 signa-tures below that apply to you, and pay your $15 leave of absence fee before returning your form to the Registrar.Signatures needed can include:1. The Dean (all students),2. Student Accounts Office (all students),
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3. Residential Life Coordinator (resident students only),4. Attend an exit interview if you have a Perkins Loan (NDSL), Stafford, or Supple- mental Loan.
READMISSIONStudents who take a semester or more off without an official leave of absence must apply for readmission. Applications for readmission are available from the admis-sions staff. Readmission applications require a fee of $40. You should allow two to three weeks for processing, so apply early to avoid late registration and late payment fees.
PERSONAL DATA CHANGESStudents 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 REPORTSAn unofficial grade report is automatically mailed to your permanent address about two weeks after each semester official transcripts must be requested through the Brooklyn campus and must be requested through my.pratt.edu.
GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIESProcedures/Grades
Grading System
Letter Grades that Affect the Academic Index
A, A-: ExcellentThe 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 averageThe 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-: AcceptableThe student has shown satisfactory under-standing of the content of the course. (Numerical Value: C+ = 2.3; C = 2; C- = l.7)
D+, D: Less than acceptableThe 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 recordGiven 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: IncompleteA 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 CreditStudents 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: CreditIndicates that the student’s achievement was satisfactory to assure proficiency in subse-quent 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 CreditThe student has not demonstrated profi-
ciency. (See CR for conditions of use. No numerical value.)
R: Course Repeated for better grade(No numerical grade value.)
WD: Withdrawal from a registered classIndicates that the student was permitted to withdraw from a course in which the student was officially enrolled. (No numerical grade value.)
Grade Point AverageThe 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 C=2.0A- = 3.70 C-=1.70B+=3.30 D+=1.30B= 3.0 D=1.0B- = 2.70 F=0.0C+= 2.30
(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,
NumericalGrade Value Credits Completed TotalA 4.0 x 3 12.0B+ 3.3 x 3 9.9C- 1.7 x 3 5.1D 1.0 x 3 3.0F 0.0 x 3 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 PassCR CreditU UnsatisfactoryWD WithdrawalAUD AuditNCR No CreditINX Extended Incomplete
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 PoliciesAll grades are final as assigned by the instruc-tor. 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 resolu-tion of an initially assigned incomplete grade or of a final grade reported in error, no letter may be changed following graduation.
CreditEach 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 stu-dent carries requires not less than three hours of preparation per week including lecture and recitation, laboratory and studio work and homework.
Courses to be RepeatedA repeated course must be the same course as the one for which the previous final grade was awarded.
Undergraduate students must repeat all required courses in which F is the final 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 subse-quent grade earned will be averaged in the cumulative index.
ACADEMIC STANDINGThe 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 ConductThe 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 dis-missal. The student is expected to attend all classes unless excused by the instructor. Any unexcused absence may affect the final grade.
Good StandingInstitute 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 disci-pline 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 UndergraduateUndergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 semester credits in order to maintain full-time status.
Part-time Student UndergraduateUndergraduate students are classified as part-time if they schedule or drop to fewer than 12 credits of registered course work.
Qualitative Standards:a. The school evaluates the academic stand-ing of its students twice during the academic year. The evaluations take place at the end of each major semester (fall and spring).
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.
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
d. President’s List Honors Recipients are de-fined 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 1 to 23 CGPA 1.500-1.99924 to 58 CGPA 1.500-1.999
No indication of academic probation will ap-pear 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 meet-ings as necessary with each student during his or her probation semester.
h. Students are limited to two non-consecu-tive probation semesters. Students who com-plete their first probation semester without achieving the required 2.0 cumulative aver-age are subject to dismissal as described in item i. If a student has been granted two prior probationary semesters, and his or her cumu-lative 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 readmittance from the Admissions staff.
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 dis-missal without prior probation if they do not meet minimum cumulative averages for their grade classification:Credits Completed 1 to 23 CGPA < 1.50024 to 58 CGPA < 1.500
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
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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 cumula-tive 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 follow-ing completed credit requirements to start the term shown:
Term PrattMWP Program 1 02 123 244 385 52
l. Transfer students are evaluated for quan-titative standards based on the number of transfer credits accepted.
m. Part-time students have double the time frames shown above to complete their stud-
ies. Credit requirements for students who combine full-and part-time studies will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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 disciplin-ary action.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSTo be eligible to participate in the graduation 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 60 credit hours.
RELOCATION TO PRATT BROOKLYNPlease read the following information regard-ing the relocation process from PrattMWP to Pratt Brooklyn carefully. If you have specific questions or concerns about your major, or are considering changing your major, please see the Registrar.
The relocation policy states that all students enrolled at PrattMWP are majors in Fine
Arts, Communications Design, Art and Design Education or Photography. They are pursuing the Pratt Institute Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA). At the end of the sopho-more year at PrattMWP, students automati-cally go on to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn as juniors in their declared major, assuming they are in good standing. Students are not considered transfer students; they are simply relocating to Pratt in Brooklyn to complete the junior and senior years of the program.
Students who complete the first two years at PrattMWP but decide they want to change their major when they relocate to Pratt in Brooklyn must submit a request to the PrattMWP registrar. Acceptance to a differ-ent program at Pratt in Brooklyn is not guaranteed, although we make every effort to accommodate students. Students accepted to a different program at Pratt Brooklyn will most likely need to take an additional year to complete their BFA degree. Students interested in switching to fashion or architecture will require an additional two years. Note: architecture is a five-year program.
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Academic Calendar
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Fall Semester 2014
August 21 Thursday New student housing check-in
August 21 Thursday to 24 Sunday New Student Orientation
August 24 SundayReturning student check-in
August 25 MondayClasses begin
September 8 Monday Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded
September 26 Friday to September 28 Sunday Family Weekend
October 13 Monday, October 14 Tuesday No classes
November 14 Friday Last day for course withdrawal
November 26 Wednesday through November 30 SundayFall break, No classes
December 1 Monday Classes resume
December 4 Friday Last day of instruction
December 8 Monday through 12 Friday Final critique and exams Last day to change grades from previous Fall semester
December 12 Friday Fall semester ends
December 13 Saturday through January 18 Sunday Winter break
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Spring Semester 2015
January 18 Sunday Residence halls re-open
January 19 MondayClasses begin
February 2 MondayLast day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded
February 16 MondayPresidents Day—classes meet
March 13 FridayResidence halls closed
March 16 Saturday to 22 SundaySpring break — no classes
March 23 MondayClasses resume
April 7 Tuesday Last day for course withdrawal
May 1 FridayLast day of instruction
May 4 Monday to 8 FridayFinal critique and exams
May 8 FridaySpring semester ends
May 9 SaturdayCommencement Ceremony
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AdministrationAnthony J. SpiridigloizziPresident
Ken MarchioneDean of Academic Affairs
Brittany GaffneyAssociate Director of Admissions
Susan M. RislerStudent Life Director
Brenda TaylorFinancial Aid Director
Tammy BennettRegistrar
Joella BurtResident Life Coordinator
Changes to this publicationWhile every effort has been made to make the material presented in this publication timely and accurate, the Institute reserves the right to periodically update and otherwise change any material, including faculty listings, course offerings, policies and procedures, etc., without reprinting or amending this publication.
Summary of PrattMWP Policy on Human RightsPrattMWP’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 non-aca demic.
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.
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.
PrattMWPCOLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
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PrattMWPCOLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
310 Genesee StreetUtica, New York 13502(315) 797-0000 x2248(800) 755-8920Fax (315) 797-9349mwpai.edu