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^ ICREATE YOURSELF
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@At PrattMWP, from sunrise to sunset,
you can immerse yourself in the world
of art—a world that includes your
studies, your social life, your living
space—an incomparable experience.
You will become the artist you always
wanted to be.
Be the artist you want to be.
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We concentrate on a particular
subject. If what you want to do
is art, it is best to go to a school
that focuses solely on art.
Naomi Masingale
PrattMWP Alumnus, Syracuse, NY
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Create your artistic future5
PrattMWP is the Upstate New York
campus of the prestigious Pratt Institute.
Here you will find the perfect balance of
exceptional, personalized instruction in
small classes and a friendly,
comfortable lifestyle.
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START HEREfor the first two years of your
bachelor of fine arts degree.
LIVE AND LEARNat one of the nation’s elite
and fully accredited art
schools.
STUDYFine Arts, Communications
Design, Photography or Art
and Design Education.
ENJOYa modern campus that
offers the best in living and
learning facilities.
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”“ You refine what you come
here with. Everyone comes
in with some talent and
after a year you’ve moved
to the next level.
Katelyn Snyder – PrattMWP
Alumnus, Buffalo, NY
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After two years, most
students relocate to
Pratt Institute’s main
campus in Brooklyn, the
largest independent
college of art and design in
the country, while some
transfer to other colleges.
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It’s great being close with other artists.
We all share the same basic feelings
and help each other. There’s no
animosity but a friendly competition
for personal growth. We help each
other grow.
Alex Gates – PrattMWP Alumnus, Fabius, NY
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phy
Painting
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Create an incredibly affordable art education12
You will love the highly creative
artistic environment, and your
parents will appreciate the low cost.
Generous financial aid packages
include grants and scholarships
that make PrattMWP more afford-
able than any other quality private
art school.
:)Create an incredibly affordable art education13
“Trying to find money for my children to attend school was always
an issue. Without the exceptional financial aid offered at PrattMWP
my son would not have been able to attend.”
Diane Goodrich – Owego, NY
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Ninety-seven percent of students receive
considerable financial assistance. On average,
our financial aid covers about half of your tuition.
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Create in an intimate environment16
If you prefer to be just another face on a huge
campus, this is not the college for you. Here you
will enjoy small classes, dedicated professors and
exceptional facilities. Students and instructors
get to know each other in a meaningful way and
everyone learns and grows through these special
relationships.
With a total school enrollment of fewer than 200
students, you’ll be in studio classes with 12 to
15 fellow artists. This means you will benefit from
real one-on-one guidance from the faculty.
Class size: 12 to 15 artists
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”“The projects are crazy and interesting. At first you
don’t think you can do them and then when you’re
done, you’re impressed with yourself.
Jessica McLaughlin – PrattMWP Alumnus, Basking Ridge, NJ
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Facilities designed for and by artists maximize your skills and creativity.
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“It’s a heavy workload,
but you enjoy it. It gives you
a good feeling of accomplishment.
There’s pressure, but it’s good pressure.”
Alyssa Burnham – PrattMWP Alumnus, Queensbury, NY
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Create with people like you
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You will be surrounded by people who
understand you and your creative interests.
We have impressive diversity among our
students, but they all speak the common
language of art.
You can’t beat living and learning
exclusively with art students
from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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We build strong bonds and good friendships
with each other. Because we work together
after class, our creativity grows through our
friendship.
Charles Freihofer – PrattMWP Alumnus, Lake George, NY
Create Yourself
You can’t beat living and learning
exclusively with art students
from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Create your own extracurricular world
from the rich cultural resources of
the Central New York area,
renowned for its
contributions to the
world of art.
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Create with the best
You will be among many of
the country’s finest young
artists who attend PrattMWP
for its individualized
instruction, exceptional
facilities and creative
atmosphere. This is your
chance to become the best
artist you can be.
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Discover why PrattMWP attracts
top artists from Maine to Hawaii
and beyond. Create with experi-
enced, talented faculty who are
considered among the best in
their fields.
Create with the best27
Create while surrounded by art
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IMMERSE YOURSELF in an atmosphere infused with
exceptional works of art.
STUDYworks by lengendary artists
showcased in our Museum of Art.
LEARN
at one of only a handful of art colleges in the
world that features a famous Museum of Art
and a vigorous Performing Arts program.
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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.
Our campus features a
world-renowned Museum
of Art with 20 galleries and
a collection of more than
16,000 American and Euro-
pean works of art including
Jackson Pollock, Salvador
Dali, Pablo Picasso, Georgia
O’Keeffe and hundreds of
other famous artists.
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Create in a professional environment
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Creating marketing
materials for local non-profit
organizations is a PrattMWP
tradition that provides
you with professional
experiences and outstand-
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Typographic Design
WORK
alongside professionals from
non-profit organizations
LEARN
through valuable work-study
opportunities
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EXHIBIT
your work in numerous campus shows.
DISPLAY
your artwork in the
Museum of Art and in
public spaces on and
off campus.
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Create a social life
On-campus events provide plenty of activities
for an active social life. Students also have fun
at events offered by nearby Utica College,
Hamilton College, SUNY Institute of Technology,
and Mohawk Valley Community College.
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^I There’s always unusual and varied activities at the Student
Center. Concerts, game shows, karaoke, open mics, comedians,
hypnotists and dorm competitions are just a few examples.
Make new friends at functions at the four neighboring colleges.
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Explore the historic Mohawk Valley and the breathtaking
Adirondack Park. Experience the natural wonders of
the nearby Adirondack Mountains. You can enjoy a
variety of outdoor activities including hiking, boating,
camping, fishing, skiing and skating among the
spectacular “high peaks.”
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Create Yourself @ PrattMWP
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PrattMWP’s campus includes 15 buildings on 11 acres of beau-
tifully landscaped grounds in Utica, N.Y. The Studio Building,
featuring seven art studios, a gallery and a student lounge,
opened in 1998.
Studios for ceramics and sculpture are in spacious renovated
carriage houses. The Student Center, a popular campus
gathering place, features a lounge, dining hall, bookstore and
health center.
The Academic and Library Center houses classrooms, a modern
computer lab, a student gallery, and extensive library holdings,
including 25,000 books, 28,000 slides, 1,700 DVD’s and video-
tapes and 2,600 music recordings.
Three residence halls in completely remodeled buildings,
including a restored Victorian-era hotel, offer apartment-style
dormitory living that is quite luxurious. Each completely fur-
nished suite includes a refrigerator, microwave oven, window
treatments, Internet access, and cable television hookup.
The Campus
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The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute The School of Art is enhanced by a Museum of Art and a Performing
Arts Division— a winning combination.
A remarkable Arts Institute.
PrattMWP is part of an internationally renowned arts institute that includes the
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art with its highly acclaimed
collection of American, European and Asian works of art and a program of
special loan exhibitions. The Museum’s decorative arts department, Fountain
Elms, is an 1850 Italianate mansion with an extraordinary collection of 19th
century silverware, furniture, ceramics and furnishings.
A renowned Museum of Art.
As a student you will have the rare opportunity to show your artwork in the
Museum of Art, alongside the Museum’s phenomenal collection, during the
Annual Student Exhibition. You will see your drawings, paintings or sculptures
just a few steps away from masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Thomas Cole,
Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Wassily Kandinsky and scores
of other legendary artists.
A superb Performing Arts program.
You will also enjoy the Institute’s Performing Arts Division, which presents more
than 100 events each year, bringing world-class performers to the campus or to
the nearby historic Stanley Theater. Events feature legendary acts in dance, jazz
and classical music, including the Moscow Ballet, Wynton Marsalis, Bela Fleck
and many others. In addition, a weekly film series offers the finest in first-run
independent and alternative films.
The Museum of Art, a centerpiece of the campus,
was designed by award-winning architect
Philip Johnson. The Museum is considered by many to
be the finest in the state outside of New York City.
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The Pratt Connection
A unique joint program.
PrattMWP is an alliance between two prestigious institutions: Pratt Institute
in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica,
N.Y., offering students an extraordinary educational opportunity.
Two-plus-two.
Spend the first two years working toward your bachelor of fine arts degree
program at our beautiful campus in Central New York, and then complete
your degree at Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn.
A famous course of instruction.
Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute (www.pratt.edu) is the largest indepen-
dent college of art and design in the country. An internationally famous
art school, it offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the
schools of architecture, art and design, information and library science,
and liberal arts and sciences.
A fully accredited program.
PrattMWP is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and
Design, Middle States Association, and the New York State Education
Department.
Pratt Brooklyn
PrattMWP
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Fine Arts
Since the Renaissance, the fine arts have been understood as an
intellectual discipline equal to literature. Certainly painting,
sculpture, photography, and printmaking have figured largely in
the formation of contemporary visual imagination. At Pratt, the
relationship between art and design is fluid and symbiotic;
immersion in a milieu rich in both traditions is the best training for
a fine artist. All fine arts students enroll in a common sophomore
year. This enables students to examine each of the different
studio art areas prior to selecting a major in the junior year. The
last two years of study lead to focusing aesthetic directions and
developing those skills required to professionally realize them.
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Fine Arts
Freshman Year – Foundation
Figure and General Drawing I and II
3-Dimensional Design I and II
4-Dimensional Design I and II
Light, Color and Design I and II
Survey of Art I and II
Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I and II
36 credits
Sophomore Year
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Fine Arts Seminar I and II
19th and 20th Century Art History
Liberal Arts Elective
Social Science/Philosophy Elective
34 credits
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Communications Design
As the world becomes more image conscious and image laden,
the demand for design increases. Hundreds of millions of dollars
worth of graphic design, illustration and advertising are pub-
lished or sold each day. PrattMWP’s Communications Design
program is geared to produce illustrators, advertisers and
graphic designers who will be widely recognized, actively sought
and well paid for their command of these highly coveted skills
and talents. The program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree in Communications Design encompasses four levels
of training: hands, eyes, mind and social conscience. This
comprehensive approach pays great dividends in the job market,
where Pratt graduates have distinguished themselves by
earning top managerial positions at creative agencies through-
out the world. Many professionals that have honed their talents
at Pratt also credit the program’s strong liberal arts component
as critical to rapid promotions in their careers.
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Communications Design
Freshman Year – Foundation
Figure and General Drawing I and II
3-Dimensional Design I and II
4-Dimensional Design I and II
Light, Color and Design I and II
Survey of Art I and II
Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I and II
36 credits
Sophomore Year
Visual Communications I and II
Design Procedures I and II
Typographic Design I and II
Illustration I and II
Illustration Methods & Media I and II (Illustration Majors Only)
Photography I and II
19th and 20th Century Art History
Liberal Arts Elective
Studio Elective
Social Science/Philosophy Elective
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Art and Design Education
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 professional
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 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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Art and Design Education
Freshman Year – Foundation
Figure and General Drawing I and II
3-Dimensional Design I and II
4-Dimensional Design I and II
Light, Color and Design I and II
Survey of Art I and II
Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I and II
36 credits
Sophomore Year
Art or Design Core
Studio Electives
19th and 20th Century Art History
Social Science/Philosophy Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
Introduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and Design Education
21st Century Ideas About Art and Self
Issues in Contemporary Education and Society
Child and Adolescent Psychology
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Photography
Since the invention of photography in 1839 artists have been
using this medium as an aid in the recording of the visible world,
and also as a medium for personal expression. New develop-
ments in the digital realm have further expanded these
possibilities. At PrattMWP, the foundation year concentrates
on the use of traditional two- and three-dimensional media to
develop and expand students’ visual thinking through a
critical practice of methods and processes of creativity.
Photography students are also introduced to the traditional,
or analogue, medium of black and white photography. In the
second year the medium of black and white photography and
its use as a vehicle for artistic expression is further explored, as
well as the mediums of color and digital photography. Film and
Video classes are also included, as well as the study of the History
of Photography. The junior and senior years are spent on Pratt’s
Brooklyn Campus.
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Photography
Freshman Year – FoundationFigure and General Drawing I and II
3-Dimensional Design I and II
Light, Color and Design I and II
Photography I and II
Survey of Art I and II
Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I and II
36 credits
Sophomore Year
Video I
Film I
Photography III
Studio Photography I
Color Photography I and II
Digital Photography I
Black & White Printing
Photography I: 1839 to WW II
Photography II: 1946 to present
Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century
Social Science/Philosophy Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
Studio Art Electives
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A faculty you can relate to. . .
At PrattMWP, our faculty helps you to become the artist you
always wanted to be. We owe our outstanding reputation to a
faculty of professional teachers/artists who have crafted courses
in the renowned Pratt curriculum. You will find instructors 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 instructors have served
as guest artists, advisors and lecturers at many colleges and
universities throughout the world. Our adjunct instructors are
considered among the best in their fields. In the classroom,
faculty members share their valuable insights into the world of
art and your future as a successful artist.
Faculty: Artists & Teachers
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Stephen Arnison Professor; Master of Fine Arts, University of Nebraska;
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Nebraska; Courses Taught: Painting,
Drawing.
Daniel Buckingham Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Alfred University;
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Alfred University; Courses Taught: 3-Dimensional
Design, Sculpture.
David Cahill Assistant Professor; Master of Fine Arts, University of
Massachusetts; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Alfred University; Courses Taught:
Design Procedures, Illustration.
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.
Ken Marchione Associate Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Yale University;
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cleveland Institute of Art; Courses Taught: Drawing,
Painting, Light, Color and Design.
Bryan McGrath Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University; Bachelor
of Fine Arts, State University of New York at Cortland; Courses Taught:
Ceramics, Pottery.
Dorene Quinn Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Alfred University; Bachelor of
Fine Arts, Pacific Northwest College of Art; Courses Taught: 3-Dimensional
Design, Sculpture.
Keith Sandman Professor; Bachelor of Engineering, Liverpool University;
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Central St. Martins; Master of Arts, Chelsea School of
Art; Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University; Courses Taught: Black and White
Photography, Color Photography, and Digital Photography.
Sandra Stephens Assistant Professor; Master of Fine Arts, School of Visual
Arts; Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Courses
Taught: 4-Dimensional Design.
Lisa Gregg Wightman Professor; Master of Arts, State University of New York
at Oswego; Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Oswego; Courses
Taught: Relief Printmaking, Intaglio Printmaking, Drawing, and Screenprinting.
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is all about numbers. Just take a look at ours:
n PrattMWP’s average annual cost is $12,000 less than other
private art colleges.
n Every year at least 96 percent of our students receive some form
of financial aid.
n Merit awards of up to $12,500 per year.
n The average aid package is approximately $19,800.
n PrattMWP students entering in fall 2010 are eligible for up to
$12,500 in merit scholarships, more than half the tuition costs.
These awards are in addition to need-based aid.
n PrattMWP students receive nearly $2.5 million in aid.
Your financial aid package will reflect both your personal needs
and your academic achievement.
Here, it’s all personal. Because we’re a small college, you and
your family speak directly with our Financial Aid Director, who will
personally explore with you all available funding sources. You will
work one-on-one with an experienced, friendly professional who
knows your needs and wants to help.
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Financial need. Anyone may apply for financial aid. Awards are
based on each family’s ability to pay. Your family contribution is
based on income, assets and benefits. You are also expected to
pursue financial assistance available from governmental and
other sources.
Scholarships. Scholarships are based on merit. After you have
been accepted to PrattMWP, the Scholarship Committee will look at
your portfolio, GPA and SAT (or ACT) scores to determine if you are
eligible for one of our scholarships.
Additional awards. In addition to the merit scholarships, all
students are considered for special awards from our endowment.
Grant amounts range up to $1,500.
Federal College Work Study Program. This is a federally-assisted
plan that offers eligible students a chance to earn money for
educational expenses.
Compare Our Annual Costs With Other Private Art Schools
2010–2011 cost compared with average cost of other
competitive private art colleges.
PrattMWP Other Private Art Schools
*Total cost $35,870 $47,500
* Total cost includes fees, housing, meal plan, personal
expenses, and books and supplies. Tuition for 2010-2011
at PrattMWP is $22,400 as compared with $34,000 at other
private art schools.
Please note that the average financial aid package is nearly
$19,800 which includes need-based awards and merit
scholarships. However, as with all schools, tuition and fees
are subject to annual changes.
Please contact the Financial Aid Director with questions or
concerns. (800) 755-8920 or (315) 797-0000 ext. 2222
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The PrattMWP application process is personal, friendly and fair.
Space is limited, so we encourage you to apply early in your senior
year. Here are some guidelines to help you with the application
process.
Acceptance standards. Admissions decisions are based on an evaluation of
your portfolio and academic achievements.
Application components.
— completed application includes five elements:
1. The application form (including personal statement)
2. Official transcript(s) of your high school grades
3. SAT or ACT scores
4. A portfolio review
5. A letter of recommendation
Application submission. Fill out your application even if your portfolio is not
complete. Start the process as early as possible in your senior year.
Interview. We strongly recommend that you have a personal interview with
the admissions staff as part of your application process.
Transfers. If you are a transfer applicant, contact the Admissions Office for
specific admissions information.
Notification. You can expect to be notified approximately two weeks after
your application is complete.
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Apply Now
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The PortfolioA portfolio review is required for admission. It is important to have
your portfolio reviewed early because we sometimes recommend
that a student submit additional work. We recommend that you
present your portfolio during a personal interview early in the fall
of your senior year.
Portfolio Requirements
Your portfolio should include:
1. 15 to 20 examples of artwork from your junior and senior years.
2. At least eight must be drawings made directly from observation (still-lifes,
figures or landscapes).
3. A self-portrait in any medium, sketchbooks, newsprint pads and
preliminary studies.
You do not need to mount, mat or frame your work. We do not accept artwork
copied from photographs, magazines or other sources.
If you live too far away to visit our campus, you may submit 35mm slides in a
clear plastic slide sheet, or a CD (jpeg or tiff format). Clearly number and label
each slide with your name and social security number. Also, include with
your slides (or CD) a separate sheet indicating the number, title, medium and
dimensions of each piece. To arrange an appointment for an interview and
portfolio review, contact our Admissions Office at:
[email protected] or (800) 755-8920 or
(315) 797-0000 ext. 2248 or www.mwpai.edu
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Visit us
See for yourself what makes our campus so impressive.
Call us at (800) 755-8920 to arrange a tour or an overnight visit.
You will see for yourself why we are so special and why so many
students begin their art education here. In addition to a campus
tour, you can sit in on a class, meet with professors in studios
and have lunch with our students. Experience college life at
PrattMWP firsthand and see for yourself what makes PrattMWP
outstanding. In the process, you will get all the information you
need to decide if PrattMWP is the best place to create yourself
and be the artist you want to be.
Overnight Program
Experience our college on a very personal level. You can spend
time in our classes getting to know students and faculty. In
the evening you will be paired with a student, eat in our dining
room, participate in our student life activities and spend the
night in a residence hall. This is the perfect way to see what it
will be like to be a student on our campus.
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Create Yourself60
Create Yourself PrattMWP is located in Utica, New York,
approximately four hours by car from New York,
Boston and Philadelphia. The campus is easy
to access from the east or west via the New
York State Thruway (I-90), exit 31, or from the
north or south via NY Route 12. The closest
major airport is in Syracuse, 50 miles to the
west. The Oneida County Airport is just 10 miles
from campus and Utica’s historic Union Station,
serviced by Amtrak and major bus lines, is a
few blocks away.
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