PrattMWP College of Art and Design Catalog 2013-2014

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Foundation Art

Fine Arts

Communications Design

Art & Design Education

Photography

PrattMWPCOLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

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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 engaging, dynamic lifestyle.

About PrattMWP

Foundation Art

Fine Arts


Art and Design Education

Photography

Academics

Student Life

Faculty

MWP Museum

Admissions

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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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Drawing I

PrattMWP has a beautiful campus where

historic architecture and state-of-the-art

facilities meet.

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Students now take the first two years of the four-year bachelor’s degree at PrattMWP and, not requiring any transfer process, simply relocate to Brooklyn for their junior and senior years at Pratt’s main campus. There is a generous scholarship program for those matriculating to Pratt in their junior year based on the grade point average achieved here at PrattMWP.

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Sophomore exhibition

Because we are a small school of

approximately 160 aspiring artists

with an eight-to-one student to teacher

ratio, we can give individual attention

to each student.

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Our tuition is lower than most art schools and we have a generous scholarship program.

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Drawing I: Figure and General

Ceramics II

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Jewelry II


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Approximately seventy-five percent

of our students choose to matriculate

to Pratt while twenty-five percent

transfer to other art schools in the

United States.

Our students receive large

or full scholarships to some of the

best art schools in the country.

Thus, attending PrattMWP could

be the most economical choice in

studying art or culture in the

United States.

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The primary objective of the 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

introduction 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 imagina-

tion, skill, ambition and preferences are examined.

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3-Dimensional Design I


Drawing I: Figure and GeneralPrintmaking: Silkscreen 1

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, 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 curriculum encourages

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3-Dimensional Design II

Light/Color/Design I

Drawing I: Figure and GeneralFoundation 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 relationship 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 progressively

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 component

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 In 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 II2 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 expres-

sion 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 Sculp-

ture, 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

milieu 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 concentrat-

ing 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: Silkscreen I

Life Study I

Ceramics 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 Museum of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

Program choicesCeramics, 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)


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

Jewelry II Life Study II

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Course Descriptions

Fine 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 is-

sues 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 philo-

sophical as well as practical. Class discussions

include such topics as personalities, 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. For-

mal 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 num-

ber 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 experimen-

tation 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, pa-

per 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 ink-

ing 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 de-

veloped. Paper stencil, glue block out, laquer

block out, touché and glue, cut film, and pho-

tosensitive stencil formulaltions are stressed.

Problems of imagery related to the medium

are pursued. Color mixing, registration, 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

medium of creative expression is pursued Fine Arts

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 image

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, for-

mal 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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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, sustainability, 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 I Communications Imaging I

Illustration I

B.F.A. in Communications Design

PrattMWP 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 Museum of Art Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

Program Choices

Advertising Art DirectionA more focused combination of visual and verbal informa-tion design is necessary to create a message that moves consumers 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.

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)






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 Studio Elective


34 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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Graphic DesignTotal information design is where pictures as well as words are integrated to convey a message. As a Graphic Design 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.

lllustrationThe art of picture-making for the purpose of communi-cating ideas and information differentiates illustration from other forms of painting and drawing.

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Rebecca Petrie, 2011


Typographic Design I


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

successful 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 techniques

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 understanding 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 & IIdia I& II2 credits each semesterThis two-course sequence develops profi-

ciency in the rendering of representational

imagery through the handling of various draw-

ing and painting media.

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Art & Design EducationTeaching 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 Educa-

tion 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

connections between studio, education theory, and

classroom practice can be made. Making art and

teaching art become complementary activities.

Students who major in Art and Design Education may

then go on to earn a New York State Initial Certification

in Teaching Fine Arts in grades Pre-K through 12.

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B.F.A. in Art and Design Education

PrattMWP 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 Museum of Art Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

Combined Degree B.F.A./M.S. Art and Design EducationSee the Pratt Bulletin and Graduate Catalogue for course descriptions.

By matriculating to the Pratt Brooklyn campus in the ju-nior year and completing both degrees at Pratt, students can reduce requirement of time and cost in a program totaling 159 credits. Application must be made of the de-partment 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 recommended for certification until the pro-

Course Descriptions

ADE-215 BIntroduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and Design Education with Special Populations1 to 6 creditsStudents 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)






36 Total credits

SOPHOMORE YEAR8 Art or Design Core

4 Studio Elective


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)



32 Total credits

The junior and senior year will be taken at the Pratt campus in Brooklyn.

gram 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 profes-sional matters. Graduates support Pratt by participating as guest lecturers in their classes, notifying them about employment opportunities, and advising them on ways to keep the Department of Art and Design relevant.

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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 ex-

panded these possibilities. At PrattMWP, the first

foundation year concentrates on the use of traditional

two- and three-dimensional media to develop and

expand the students’ visual thinking through a critical

practice of methods and processes 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 photography. 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 photo-

graphy. The student moves from a highly structured

Photography I

Photography IIPhotography Color I

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 Museum of Art Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

Curriculum

FRESHMAN YEAR (see pages 13 for freshman course descriptions)

8 Drawing I & II: Figure & General (FDC-143 & FDC-144)



4 Photography I & II (PHOT-101 & PHOT-102)


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 Studio Elective

36 Total credits

Photography II Photography Color II

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program in the sophomore year to a more self-deter-

mined 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 funda-

mentals of black-and-white photography. The

basic technical skills cover the operation of

the small camera, exposing and developing

film, making contact prints, enlarging, and

finishing of black-and-white photographs. In

addition to class critiques, slide presenta-

tions acquaint the student with photogra-

phers 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 mak-

ers, 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’

interests 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 re-

viewed in slide presentations. Students learn

to print using automatic color print proces-

sors. Color darkrooms with appropriate chem-

icals 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 dodg-

ing, burning, color correction, retouching 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 stu-

dents 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 photog-

raphy. 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, aper-

ture, focal length, zoom and varifocal lenses.

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Course Descriptions

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 articu-late 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-Renaissance 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 & SCIENCES

Please note these courses may vary each semester.

HMS-101AIntroduction to Literary & Critical Studies I3 creditsThis class serves as an introduction to litera-ture, composition, critical analysis, and re-search. 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

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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, psychoanalysis, neuroanatomy, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, etc. No prior experience in philosophy, computer science or biology is required, just bring yourself and an open mind.

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 contributions 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 philo-sophical 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 mate-rialist 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 so-cial behavior, social stratification, major social institutions and issues of social change.

SS-203The Family3 creditsTopics covered in this course include socio-logical, 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 lin-guistics. Material constructions pertaining to the hypotheses and theories concerning hu-man 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 develop-ment, disorders and treatment are considered.

SS-355Mass Media and Society3 creditsThis course examines the psychological and social impact of the modern mass media. Ba-sic models of communication, persuasion mo-tivation 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 community 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.

Table Tennis ClubThe Table Tennis Club at PrattMWP offers the opportunity for beginners and competitive players to expand their skills together on campus. Players new to Table Tennis can come to team practices and learn from our exper- ienced student players, while those seeking a high level of competition can represent PrattMWP at local, state and national Table Tennis tournaments. The Table Tennis Club is registered with National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) and all members of the club can travel to NCTTA events and compete in singles or team play.

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 groups runs every week and is open to every level of runner.

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Outdoor AdventureThe 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 Residential Life staff oversees and directs the daily operations, programs and activities in PrattMWP’s residence halls, including all student room assignments.

The educational mission of the PrattMWP program is actively pursued within the residence halls. Because student develop-ment and learning go on both outside and inside the classroom, Residential Life services are designed to enhance students’ learning and living experience, develop and value community responsibility, and develop self-understanding.

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 includes a kitchenette and private bath. 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.

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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.

Student 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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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.

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; Bach-elor of Fine Arts, Massachusetts College of Art; Courses Taught: Black and White Photography, Color Photography

Faculty– Artists and Teachers

A 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 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 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.

Ken Marchione Interim Dean, 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 Illustration, 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; Mas-ter 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 Printmak-ing, Intaglio Printmaking, Drawing.

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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, extraordinary 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 intimate 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 Monday through Thursday for the Fall 2013 semester. Students also have the option of having a portfolio review after a campus tour. Tours take approximately one to one and a half hours.

AdmissionsPlease allow an additional thirty minutes for a portfolio review. You may schedule online at www.mwp.edu or you may call the Office of Admission at (800) 755-8920 or (315) 707-0000 ext. 2248 to schedule.

Admissions ProceduresAll freshman applicants should submit the following:

1. Application with $40 fee.2. High school transcript.3. Letter of recommendation.4. SAT or ACT test scores.5. International students can replace the SAT with the TOEFL (IBT 71 or higher) or IELTS (6.0 or higher) tests.6. A visual portfolio for evaluation is required of all applicants.

Application and FeeAll applicants must complete a basic application form. Applications can be obtained on our website at www.mwpai.edu.

TranscriptsFreshman applicants should have an official copy of their secondary school transcript sent to the Office of Admissions. Please note that an unofficial document (i.e. transcript, GED, etc.) can be used for acceptance provided the official document is sent prior to enrollment.

High School EquivalencyStudents who did not complete secondary school but who have passed the High School Equivalency Examination (GED) are required to have an official score report sent to the Office of Admissions in addition to submitting an official transcript from the secondary school attended.

Letter of RecommendationAll applicants are encouraged to submit one letter of recommendation from either a teacher, guidance counselor or employer in a field related to the applicant’s professional goal.

TestsApplicants are expected to take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing program (ACT). International students can replace this with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Testing System (IELTS).

Applications and further information about

these tests may be obtained from secondary school guidance offices or by writing directly to the testing agencies at the following addresses:

College Entrance Examination Board www.sat.collegeboard.org

Achievement TestsAmerican College Testing Programwww.act.org

Test of English as a Foreign Languagewww.toeflgoanywhere.org

International English Testing Systemwww.ielts.org

PrattMWP’s SAT code is 2854.PrattMWP’s ACT code is 2863.PrattMWP’s TOEFL code is 8803

Special ConsiderationsTest requirements may be waived for applicants who have been out of school for five or more years or for other unusual circumstances. Students wishing to be considered for exemption from test require-ments should address their requests in writing to the Director of Admissions.

Portfolio Requirements and Guidelines

• Include 15 to 20 finished pieces of recent work• Include at least 5 to 8 observational/ realistic drawings. Examples might include landscapes, self-portraits, life drawings, and still-life• Work should be conceptually as well as technically successful• Photography majors can present a portfolio of all photographs• To complete your portfolio requirement for the admissions process, please submit an electronic copy of your portfolio to: www.pratt.slideroom.com.

International StudentsAll international applicants for admission to PrattMWP must submit the following creden-tials (if the originals are not in English, they must be accompanied by an authorized and notarized English translation):

• A completed application form submitted online at mwpai.edu• Official transcripts or academic records of all secondary school studies (high school), as well as any post-secondary school studies. Applicants also must submit official results

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of all external examinations. These would include: General Certificate of Education, Hong Kong School Certificate of Education, Israeli matriculation or Bagrut, Secondary School Certificates, and Baccalaureate Part I and Part II.

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• At least one letter of recommendation. If possible, this letter should come from a teacher or employer in a field related to the applicant’s professional goal. PrattMWP does not provide a special form for the letter of recommendation. The recommendation should be submitted in a letter addressed

to the Director of Admissions and must be in English.• Portfolio of 15 to 20 pieces of artwork. The images can be uploaded to our website at www.pratt.slideroom.com.• TOEFL, IELTS or SAT score

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What international students need to do to study in the U.S. at PrattMWP

Step 1. You must first apply and get accepted to PrattMWP. You will get an accept letter by postal mail and by e-mail.

Step 2. You will need to pay the $200 tuition deposit to PrattMWP, if you have not already done so. You can do this over the phone by calling (315) 797-0000, extension 2285, using VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

Step 3. You will need to send documents in order for us to issue you an I-20 Form. These documents can be found in the International Visa Booklet. This booklet will be sent to you once you have been accepted as a student at PrattMWP. It can also be found on our website on the International page at www.mwpai.edu.

Step 4. You will need two original copies of all financial documents. One copy to send to PrattMWP in order to receive your I-20 Form. You will need the second copy to bring with you for your interview with the U.S. Consulate (see step 6).

Step 5. You will then create an account with eShipGlobal (https://study.eshipglobal.com), an express shipping company in order to have your Form I-20 shipped. We generate an I-20 for you and mail it to you via FedEx, DSL or UPS from your eShipGlobal account.

Step 6. After you receive the I-20, you must go on-line at www.fmjfee.com and pay the $200 SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor System) fee. SEVIS is the web-based management system of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. If you’ve applied to and received I-20s from more than one school, you can only pay the SEVIS fee for one school, therefore this is when you choose at which college you will study within the United States. You must do this at least three days before your visa interview with the U.S. Consulate.

Step 7. You will need to make an appointment with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an entrance visa into the United States. For information on the documents you need during your interview please see the “Visa Interview” page of the International Visa and Guide Booklet on our website. This appoint-

ment cannot be any sooner than four months before the school start date. For the location nearest you please visit the website: www.usembassy.gov. No matter when you get this visa, you cannot enter the U.S. until 30 days before the first day of Orientation.

Step 8. When you are on the plane coming to the U.S. you will be asked to fill out an I-94 card. This is where the customs official will declare your status when you enter the U.S. For this reason, bring your I-20, visa and all necessary documents with you on the plane and not in your suitcase. Please review your I-94 card and make sure the status you’ve been given is F-1, D/S before you leave the airport.

Step 9. When you arrive at PrattMWP, please check in with the International Student Advisor in the Admissions Office.

Important documents to know:

Passport_________________You should keep your passport valid for a minimum of six months into the future after your entrance date into the United States. You may consult your country’s consulate or embassy in the U.S to renew your passport when necessary. Consulate officials will tell you what forms and fee, if any, are required for renewal. If you are required to supply a letter affirming that you are matriculated at PrattMWP as a full-time student, you can request such a letter from the Registrar’s Office.

Certificate of Eligiblity (I-20 Form)These basic travel documents are issued by PrattMWP. The I-20 Form describes your degree program and field of study, your expected date of completion and the means by which you will finance your U.S. study. This document also establishes your eligibility for such things as student employment benefits and re-entry permission after traveling abroad.

Keep your I-20 Form in a safe place with your passport and I-94 card. If you travel outside the U.S., your International Student Advisor must sign the back of your I-20 Form before you leave the country. This is to certify that you are enrolled and otherwise eligible for re-entry in the same status. Be sure to take your I-20 with you when you leave your country for the

first time. Then take it with you when you travel outside the U.S. again.

Visa_______________________A visa stamp placed inside your passport by the U.S. Consul abroad is needed to enter the U.S. Your visa shows the latest date on which you can apply to enter this country (the expiration date) and indicates the kind of visa you have.

Should you need to renew your visa in order to re-enter the U.S. you will need to visit the U.S. Consulate in your home country or another country. (Note: As long as you maintain student status, have a valid passport and have an I-94 stamped D/S, you may remain in the U.S. with an expired visa). Visit your International Student Advisor well before you leave the US to make certain your travel documents are in order.

I-94 Card__________________The I-94 card is issued to you upon arrival into the U.S. It shows that you have been lawfully admitted to the country and is usually stapled onto the U.S. visa page of your passport. It contains an eleven-digit identification number, called your ADMISSION number, used by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to keep track of your arrival and departure from the U.S. The I-94 card is usually collected each time you depart from the U.S. and a new one is issued upon reentry, except in cases of trips of thirty days or fewer to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. I-94 cards issued to F-1 visa holders usually do not indicate an expiration date. Rather, student I-94 cards simply indicate that the bearer may remain in the U.S. for the Duration of Status (D/S). This means that a student is authorized to remain in the U.S. while pursuing the program of study described on his or her current I-20 Form. If you have an I-94 card with a specific expiration date, you must either leave the U.S. before the expiration date or apply to the DHS for an extension of stay before the card expires. Procedures for extending your stay vary according to visa type. Consult the Director of Admissions for specific instructions.

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PrattMWP tries to ensure that no student is prevented from beginning or completing his or her education by lack of funds. Financial aid at PrattMWP is awarded on the basis of financial need and application merit. Need is deter-mined through specific application require-ments 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 scholar-ships 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. The student and at least one custodial parent will need to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) before completing the FAFSA. The PIN will serve as the student and parent’s electronic online signature. The PIN application can be completed online at www.pin.ed.gov.

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

Financial AidCorporation (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 Informa-tion 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 $5,000.

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 $5,000.

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 $5,645.

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 approxi-mately 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 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.

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8. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Offered to students based on their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 3.9%, 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 3.9%, 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 repay-ment. 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 application process, including a credit check. Interest rate is fixed at 6.4%. 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.

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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 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.

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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 government 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 Scholarship.

PrattMWP Standards of Degree Progress and Pursuit

Term GPA Credits1 n/a 02 2.00 12 3 2.00 244 2.00 36

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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 financial aid will be revoked beginning with the semester following the probation semester. Once the student meets the minimum standards, he or she may re-apply for financial aid.

NYS Standards of Academic Progress

The chart below lists New York State standards of degree progress for determining 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.

http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/state.phtml

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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: $870.00 per creditcredits 12 to 18: $26,170.00* annuallycredits 19+: $26,170.00 plus $870.00 per credit in excess of 18 credits* International students pay an additional $500 fee each semester (freshman only)

Housing and Meal Plan Fees(Price includes both Fall and Spring semesters)Housing: $7,200.00 Meal Plan: $4,800.00 for 19 meals per week

Books and SuppliesApproximately $2,000 per year.

Personal ExpensesApproximately $1,000.00 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 educa-tional 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 account, thereby eliminating the inconve-nience 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$100 Freshmen Orientation Fee (Fall semester only)$40 Application Fee $200 Acceptance deposit (Non-refundable)$50 Residence deposit (Non-refundable)$200 Security deposit$100 International Student Fee (sophomores only) $120 Parking (includes Fall and Spring term)$1,200 Mandatory Health Insurance per year (subject to change; may be waived with proof of personal health insurance)

Academic / Activity Fee$950 Full-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)$600 Part-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)

Lab/Activity 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.

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 ex-penses 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 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

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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 withdrawals are not automatic and must be requested from the Student Accounts Office. Once your request is received, processing takes approximately 10 working days. Check registration schedules and the 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 international 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 registrations are cancelled and they are sub-ject 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 registra-tion 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 privi-leges 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 authorized electronic communication at Pratt. All official communication sent electronically will be sent to this address. Students and faculty are required to take advantage of this valuable channel for communication.

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 distributed in student mailboxes prior to registration.

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

Late 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/section or any decision on the part of the student not to attend any registered course/section by fil-

ing 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 tuition payment does not constitute an official withdrawal.

Students may withdraw from a course during the first seven weeks of the fall or spring semester. When the withdrawal form has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a WD des-ignation 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 sig-natures 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 require-ments in force during the academic 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 signatures 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),3. Residential Life Coordinator (resident students only),

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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 for the admissions staff. Readmission applications require a fee of $40. You should allow tow 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: FailureThe 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 subsequent courses in the same or related areas. The “CR” grade does not affect the student’s scholarship index. The “CR” grade is to be assigned only if the following situa-tions 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 proficien-

cy. (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 Total

A 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 com-puted 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 resolution 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 student carries requires not less than three hours of preparation per week including lecture and recitation, laboratory and studio work and homework.

Courses to be 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 con-duct not consistent with general good order is regarded as sufficient reason for dismissal. The student is expected to attend all classes unless excused by the instructor. Any unex-cused 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 hon-ors. Students subject to academic discipline are encouraged to take advantage of support services available to them, including aca-demic 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-consecutive probation semesters. Students who complete their first probation semester without achiev-ing the required 2.0 cumulative average are subject to dismissal as described in item i. If a student has been granted two prior proba-tionary semesters, and his or her cumulative average falls below 2.0 for a third time, that student is subject to dismissal. Students who are dismissed can apply for readmission to Pratt and can seek advice on 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 obtain written approval from the Dean of the School.

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k. Students must make reasonable progress in terms of credits completed each term in ad-dition to meeting the standard for cumulative grade point average. These standards ensure that students are making steady progress to-ward 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 2 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 in fine arts or communications design, or are considering changing your major, please see the Registrar.

The relocation policy states that all students enrolled at PrattMWP are Fine Arts majors, Communications Design, Art and Design Education or Photography majors. 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 Brooklyn as juniors in their declared major, assuming they are in good standing. Students are not considered transfer students; they are simply moving to Pratt Brooklyn to complete the junior and senior years of the program. Space is only guaranteed at Pratt Brooklyn when students successfully complete the first two years on the Utica campus; space is not guaranteed if students decide they wish to attend Pratt Brooklyn after the freshman year. Students who wish to attend Pratt Brooklyn after the freshman year must apply to the Brooklyn campus as a transfer student.

Students who stay at PrattMWP for the first two years, but decide they want to change their major are automatically accepted to Pratt Brooklyn, but must petition the depart-ment in which they are interested. Admission requirements vary by department. Students who may be interested in changing their major should see the Registrar for complete information.

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Academic Calendar

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Fall Semester 2013

August 22 Thursday New student housing check-in

August 22 Thursday to 25 Sunday New Student Orientation

August 25 SundayReturning student check-in

August 26 MondayClasses begin

September 9 Monday Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded

October 4 Friday to October 6 Sunday Family Weekend

October 14 Monday, October 15 Tuesday No classes

November 8 Friday Last day for course withdrawal

November 27 Wednesday through December 1 Sunday Fall break, No classes

December 2 Monday Classes resume

December 6 Friday Last day of instruction

December 9 Monday through 13 Friday Final critique and exams Last day to change grades from previous Fall semester

December 13 Friday Fall semester ends

December 14 Saturday through January 19 Sunday Winter break

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Spring Semester 2014

January 19 Sunday Residence halls open

January 20 MondayMartin Luther King Day — no classes

January 21 TuesdayClasses begin

January 31 FridayLast day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded

February 17 MondayPresidents Day—classes meet

March 7 FridayResidence halls closed

March 8 Saturday to 16 SundaySpring break — no classes

March 17 MondayClasses resume

April 8 Thursday Last day for course withdrawl

May 5 MondayLast day of instruction

May 6 Tuesday to 12 MondayFinal critique and exams

May 12 MondaySpring semester ends

May 16 FridayGraduation Ceremony

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AdministrationAnthony J. SpiridigloizziPresident

Ken MarchioneDean of Academic Affairs

Patrick A. QuinnDean of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Alicia LuhrssenAdmissions Director

Susan M. RislerStudent Life Director

Brenda TaylorFinancial Aid Director

Tammy BennettRegistrar

Vincent J. CiampolilloResidential Life Coordinator

Laurie FazekasHealth and Counseling Services 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., with-out reprinting or amending this publication.

Summary of PrattMWP Policy on Human RightsPrattMWP’s policy on Human Rights states unequivocally that all members of our com-munity 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 and major bus lines.


310 Genesee StreetUtica, New York 13502

(315) 797-0000 x2248(800) 755-8920Fax (315) 797-9349mwpai.edu

Documents

PrattMWP College of Art and Design Catalog 2013-2014