PrattMWP Catalog 2014-2015 by Munson Museum of Art

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PrattMWP COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

PrattMWP is the upstate New York extension center of Pratt Institute, one of the top ranked colleges of art, design, and architecture in the country. PrattMWP offers the first two years

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Foundation Art

Fine Arts

Communications Design Graphic Design, Illustration, Advertising Art Direction

of Pratt Institute’s renowned BFA in communications design (graphic design, illustration, advertising art direction),

Art and Design Education Art Teacher Preparation

Photography

sculpture, jewelry, printmaking), art

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and design education (art teacher

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at Pratt Institute’s Utica campus, they

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then seamlessly and automatically

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relocate to Pratt’s main campus in

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fine arts (painting, drawing, ceramics,

certification), or photography. After students complete the first two years

Brooklyn as a junior to complete the last two years of their BFA.

PrattMWP COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

The world-renowned Munson-WilliamsProctor 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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PrattMWP has a beautiful campus where historic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities meet.

Illustration II

After completing your first two years at

starting salary and mid-career salary; Pratt

PrattMWP, you seamlessly relocate

ranks second for starting salary and third

to Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn to

for mid-career salary. Pratt ranked 20th in

complete the last two years of your BFA.

U.S. News and World Report’s “Regional

Pratt Institute is ranked among the top

Universities North” category; Pratt was the

design schools in the country by Business

only independent college of art and design

Week, with many of its programs ranked

to place in this category. Graphic Design

among the top ten in the country. PayScale

USA ranks Pratt #5 out of the top ten

ranks Pratt among the best schools for

most influential design schools of the past

art and design majors with respect to

half-century.

PrattMWP provides students with an intimate and nurturing environment featuring modern, fully equipped studios and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, ensuring individualized attention in every class.

PrattMWPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tuition is substantially less than most art and design schools for the first two years, and PrattMWP automatically considers all accepted incoming freshman and transfer students (US citizens, permanent residents and international students) for generous merit-based scholarships, up to half tuition, with no separate application required. Additionally, students who relocate to Pratt Brooklyn are considered for generous scholarships based on their cumulative GPA at the end of the first semester of their second year at PrattMWP. Sculpture II 6

Painting II

Sculpture I

Ceramics II

While most students who finish their two years at PrattMWP relocate to Pratt’s Brooklyn campus in their junior year to finish their BFA, they are welcome to apply to any other art and design school as a transfer student. PrattMWP’s curriculum is the same as Pratt Institute’s curriculum for the first two years ensuring a world-class education and a seamless transition. Our students receive scholarships not only to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn but to some of the best art and design schools in the country as well. Thus, attending PrattMWP could be the most economical choice for starting your BFA.

Printmaking I

Foundation Art

The primary objective of the first year Foundation

tion to four-dimensional (time-based) arts through

core is to develop and expand studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visual

the use of computers and other media. At one

thinking through a critical practice of methods and

point, students may deal with specifically designed

processes of creativity. To accomplish this, students

structural problems, and at another point may

participate in a series of studio experiences that

examine these problems from expressive, social and

deal with the analysis of problems in perception,

historical perspectives. Through this process,

conception and imagination. The studio work

individual imagination, skill, ambition and preferences

encompasses both two- and three-dimensional

are examined. Students take drawing, 3-D Design,

forms in their optical, technical and symbolic

light color and design and 4-D Design.

natures. In addition, students receive an introduc-

Drawing I: Figure and General

Light/Color/Design I

3-Dimensional Design I

Painting II

Foundation Art The Foundation year course of study consists of

curriculum encourages flexibility, adaptability and the

Foundation Art courses, Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 &

experience of design and art as wide ranging enterprises.

HA-116), and Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies I &II (HMS-101A & HMS 103A).

Transfer students will be evaluated for advanced standing, with proper documentation (transcript and

PrattMWP’s first-year core is a prerequisite to all the

portfolio), in the Office of Admissions.

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 underlying concepts and principles of the visual arts puts professional aims in a historical perspective. Before specialization in the sophomore year, the core

Drawing I: Figure and General

Sculpture II

Drawing I: Figure and General

Course Descriptions FDC-143 Drawing I: Figure and General 4 credits

explored through assignments and research.

the ways, both historical and experimental,

A three-dimensional sensibility is progres-

of manipulating the two-dimensional surface

sively developed when the basic components

to explore its endless expressive and

In figure drawing, an understanding of the

are manipulated by the effective use of

structural possibilities.

human body is developed in all its aspects

direction, balance, axis, orientation,

— what the human body is, what it is made of,

relationship; in other words, organization

how it moves, and how it exists in space. The

(composition). The aesthetic consideration

model’s poses, at first, are simple, becoming

of materials and tools in this context adds to

FDC-180 4-Dimensional Design I I 2 credit

more complex as skill and understanding

the expressive equation of three-dimensional

Through the use of computers, video, photo,

develop. The emphasis then shifts to the

study. The process may begin with concept,

sound, and lighting equipment, students are

entire space of the page, the model within

material or observation; it continues by way

introduced to basic concepts of art and

that space, and the relationship of one figure

of lectures, demonstrations, critical analysis

design in space and time. Assignments direct

to another. In general drawing, exercises

and class discussion until each project is

students in creating works that utilize

move from a simple description of the object

crafted to completion.

attributes of time and movement, elements

(its texture, weight, volume) to the relationship of two or more objects in space, and the

of moving image; serial, sequential, and narrative ordering, still and moving image

relationships, and finally, to the organization

FDC-158 3-Dimensional Design II 3 credits

of the entire drawing surface. Emphasis is on

This is a continuation of FDC-157.

relations between students’ spacing and

understanding of space in multiple space

the reality of drawing as against the reality of nature, stressing that the drawing process is

object and event analysis. In focusing on the timing skills, the 4-D course extends and

learns to develop line and tone to arrive at an

FDC-163 Light/Color/Design I 3 credits

integrated image and to work with a variety of

Two-dimensional form, color structure and

media, including charcoal, inks, conte, and

composition are investigated here through

oil crayon.

many ideas and principles. Emphasis is on

both inventive and analytical. The student

editing, sound and image relations, and

supplements the other Foundation courses, and prepares students for further work with time-based media.

training the perception of the way color

FDC-181 4-Dimensional Design II 2 credits

FDC-144 Drawing II: Figure and Generalal 4 credits

relationships affect optical as well as

This is a continuation of FDC-180.

This is a continuation of FDC-143.

ways that light modulates our perception of

psychological dynamics. A primary component of the course is the study of the many color and form. Using art and nature as

FDC-157 3-Dimensional Design I 3 credits

sources, students employ a variety of mediums to explore sensory and emotional, as well as intellectual, aesthetic concepts.

This course introduces students to the materials, techniques and ideas that comprise things. Of course, natural forms are also

FDC-164 Light/Color/Design II 3 credits

considered. The basic abstract components:

This is a continuation of FDC-163. In the

line, plane, mass and space are examined and

second semester, the course concentrates on

the three-dimensional world of “made”

Foundation Art

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts figure largely in the formation of our

successfully navigating all aspects of life. At

contemporary visual imagination, and the world as

PrattMWP, the relationship between art and design

it is reveals itself through the hand, mind and

is fluid and symbiotic: immersion in a curriculum

expression of the artist. The contributions of the

rich in both traditions is the best training for a

fine arts are as significant in understanding a culture

contemporary artist. Fine Art students will work

as knowing its technological achievements. Whether

in several of the different studio areas before

it is Ceramics, Jewelry, Painting, Photography,

concentrating on their program choice. The last

Printmaking, or Sculpture, many of the skills learned

two years at Pratt lead to focusing aesthetic

in studying Fine Arts in college, such as problem

directions and developing those skills required to

solving and conceptual thinking, are the basis for

professionally realize them.

Jewelry II

Drawing II

Painting II

Printmaking: Intaglio I

B.F.A. in Fine Arts 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 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.

Concentrations Ceramics, 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)

3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)

Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)

4-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-180 & FDC-181)

Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116)

Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A)

36 Total credits

SOPHOMORE YEAR 4

Drawing/Life Study (DRWG-205 & DRWG-211/DRWG-206 & DRWG-212)

Painting/Life Study (PTG-205 & PTG-211/PTG-206 & PTG-212)

Printmaking (PRNT-211, PRNT 212, PRNT 203)

Sculpture (SCJ-205/SCJ-211 & SCJ-206/SCJ-212, SCJ-207 & -208 or SCJ-215 & -216)

Fine Arts Seminar I & II (FAU-241 & FAU-242)

Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216)

Liberal Arts Elective

Studio Elective

Social Science/Philosophy Elective

34 Total credits

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

Painting I

Ceramics II

Life Study II

Course Descriptions

medium of creative expression is pursued

Fine Arts Seminars are required of students in

PTG-205 & PTG-206 Painting I & II 2-4 credits each semester

all areas of fine arts.

This course is an introduction to basic

lift-ground etching, collograph, embossing

concepts as visual, procedural and gestural

and mixed media. Problems of personal im-

schema, incorporating controlled experi-

age development and growth are discussed.

SOPHOMORE COURSES FAU-241, FAU-242 Fine Arts Seminar I & II 2 credits each semester The Fine Arts Seminars explore ideas and issues relevant to the Fine Arts curriculum. They add足ress concerns of the studio arising from the social, historical and intellectual parameters of a time. The concerns are formal and philosophical as well as practical. Class discussions include such topics as 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-206 Drawing I & II 2-4 credits each semester This course covers multi-dimensional visuali足 zation and delineation, and drawing as a process of perception and projection. Explora足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-212 Life Study I & II 2-4 credits each semester In this course, students study the human figure as an expression and reflection of nature. Formal analysis in terms of visual and structural constructs is presented as well as the image used as media and medium for projection and expression of human consciousness. The number of credits varies according to time spent in the course.

engraving, dry point aquatint, relief etching,

mentation and broad focus in color, abstraction and visual harmonics.

PTG-211 & PTG-212 Life Study I & II 2-4 credits each semester

SCJ-205 & SCJ-206 Sculpture I & II 2-4 credits each semester In this course, development of formal perception and projection is stressed along with an

The image (nature, human figure, still life)

introduction to basic concepts, material and

used as media and medium for projection

processes of sculpture.

and expression of human consciousness is studied in this course.

PRNT-212 Relief I 2-4 credits An introduction to printmaking process, creative concepts, and the development of personal imagery in the relief media. Students learn formative approaches to woodcuts, paper and cardboard cut, linocut, collage, and experimental relief media. Black-and-white and color printing are emphasized along with color registration, subtractive printing, surprinting, multipleblock printing, and inking techniques. Survey

SCJ-207 & SCJ-208 Ceramics I & II 2-4 credits each semester This 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-212 Life Study I & II 2-4 credits each semester In this course, the human figure as an expression and reflection of nature is studied as well as a formal analysis in terms of visual and

seminars and critiques are held regularly.

structural constructs. There is also intensive

PRNT-211 Silk Screen and Stencil I 2-4 credits

through work from life and analytical simula-

Image formulation through the stencil (silk screen and related stencil techniques) is developed. Paper stencil, glue block out, laquer block out, touch辿 and glue, cut film, and photosensitive 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.

Fine Arts

in-depth. Instruction is offered in line etching,

PRNT-203 Intaglio I 2-4 credits each semester The intaglio print as a highly developed

study of structural and superficial anatomy tions. Range of movement and correlative formal possibilities of the human body are covered as well as comparative anatomy, formal modification and transformation through function.

SCJ-215 & SCJ-216 Jewelry I & II 2-4 credits each semester This 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.

Communications Design Concentrations: Graphic Design Illustration Advertising Art Direction

Unique among major American art and design

process to teach students to be creative problem-

schools, the Communications Design major at

solvers and masterful visual architects.

PrattMWP builds on the relationships between graphic design, illustration, and advertising as the key modes of visually expressing an idea. Words, images, motion and soundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether on a page, wall, television, laptop or phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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

Illustration I

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

B.F.A. in Communications Design

student, you will learn to balance the conceptual problem-

PrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelor’s degree.

solving and technical skills required to craft effective and

Students learn through studio work, group discussion,

impactful messages, design systems, and express ideas and

lectures, seminars, individual consultants and exhibitions

solutions across all media platforms.

at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.

Concentrations

lllustration The art of picture-making for the purpose of communicating ideas and information differentiates illustration from other forms of painting and drawing.

Advertising Art Direction A more focused combination of visual and verbal information 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. Graphic Design Total information design is where pictures as well as words are integrated to convey a message. As a Graphic Design

Curriculum Graphic Design FRESHMAN YEAR (see p.13 for freshman course descriptions) 8 Drawing I & II: Figure & General (FDC-143 & FDC-144) 6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158) 6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164) 4 4-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-180 & FDC-181) 6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116) 6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A) 36 Total credits

SOPHOMORE YEAR 4 Visual Communication I & II (COMD-201 & COMD-202) 4 Design Procedures I & II (COMD-211 & COMD-212) 4 Typographic Design I & II (COMD-215 & COMD-216) 4 Illustration I & II (COMD-221 & COMD-222) 4 Communications Imaging I & II (COMD-231 & COMD-232) 4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216) 3 Liberal Arts Elective 4 Studio Elective 3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective 34 Total credits The junior and senior years will be taken at the Pratt campus

Illustration I

in Brooklyn.

Illustration FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEARS 70 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 YEARS 70 credits. Same curriculum as the major in Graphic Design and Illustration. Introduction to Advertising (COMD-217P) is an addition in sophomore year.

Communications Imaging II

Course Descriptions

plays in society, its history and the basic skills

SOPHOMORE COURSES

placed on modern advertising with a focus on

COMD-201 & COMD-202 Visual Communication I & II 2 credits each semester In 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

necessary to conceptualize ads. Emphasis is critiquing effective ads, industry terminology, creative briefs, strategic thinking, storytelling 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.

and advertising art direction communication

COMD-221 & COMD-222 Illustration I & II 2 credits each semester

problems.

These are basic courses in the art of making

foundation of creative thinking and successful solutions for graphic design, illustration,

COMD-211 & COMD-212 Design Procedures I & II 2 credits each semester Design 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

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 working drawing/painting studio workshops and critiques of assignments.

to develop the basic skills that are necessary

COMD-231 & COMD-232 Communications Imaging I & II 2 credits each semester

to technically produce publications in the

These courses provide a thorough foundation

graphic design and advertising professions,

of image capture and production techniques

to provide instruction of publishing methods

within the context of the communications

needed to produce assignment solutions for

design professions. While artistic expression

other Communi足ca足tions Design Department

remains important criterion in the evaluation of

studio courses, and to develop an understand-

assignments, effectiveness of communication

ing of how technical processes relate to the

will ultimately determine the success of images

creative design process.

in advertising, graphic design, and illustration.

skills are taught in the context of simulated professional job processes. Course goals are

COMD-215 & COMD-216 Typographic Design I & II 2 credits each semester This 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-217P Introduction to Advertising 2 credits This 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

Communications Imaging II

The first course is an overview of the principles and techniques that are specific to communications 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-236 Illustration Methods and Media I & II 2 credits each semester This two-course sequence develops proficiency in the rendering of representational imagery through the handling of various drawing and painting media.

Communications Design

Illustration I

Art and Design Education Art Teacher Preparation Teaching is a creative process. To direct, train and

communicating those visual ideas to others.

educate artists requires more than a knowledge of

Students in our program engage in a variety of

art. An effective teacher must communicate visual

fieldwork experiences in which personal connec-

ideas, facilitate creative growth and engender a

tions between studio, education theory, and

desire for learning to prepare artists for profes-

classroom practice can be made. Making art and

sional challenges. Students at PrattMWP prepare

teaching art become complementary activities.

for their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major

Students who major in Art and Design Education

in Art and Design Education by completing the

may then go on to earn a New York State Initial

foundation art courses in their freshman year then

Certification in Teaching Fine Arts in grades

developing both their visual art skills and abilities in

Pre-K through 12.

B.F.A. in Art and Design Education

mended for certification until the program is completed and

PrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelor’s degree.

both degrees are awarded. Course work for the degrees can

Students learn through studio work, group discussion,

be completed in five years which may include summers.

lectures, seminars, individual consultations and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts

After Graduation

Institute Museum of Art.

The success of our offerings is attested to by an active organization of Pratt alumni who keep in touch and return

Combined Degree B.F.A./M.S. Art and Design Education

to meet with undergraduates. Pratt helps its graduates and

See the Pratt Bulletin and Graduate Catalogue for course descriptions.

undergraduates through job referrals, information about

By matriculating to the Pratt Brooklyn campus in the junior

grants, graduate programs, and other professional matters.

year and completing both degrees at Pratt, students can re-

Graduates support Pratt by participating as guest lecturers

duce requirement of time and cost in a program totaling 159

in their classes, notifying them about employment opportu-

credits. Application must be made of the department chair

nities, and advising them on ways to keep the Department

by February 1 of the junior year. Students in the B.F.A./M.S.

of Art and Design relevant.

program will not be awarded a B.F.A. degree nor recom-

Curriculum

Course Descriptions

FRESHMAN YEAR 6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)

ADE-215 B Introduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and Design Education with Special Populations

4 4-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-180 & FDC-181)

1 to 6 credits

6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)

Students will observe, assist, and eventually teach to special needs

6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116)

students. Placement will be made with teachers who have had course

6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A

work and extensive experience in special education. Issues raised in

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

& HMS-103A)

fieldwork journals, including inclusion, labeling, and lesson planning,

36 Total credits

will be brought to the seminar for discussion and analysis.

SOPHOMORE YEAR 4 Studio Elective

ED-250 Contemporary Ideas about Art and Self 3 credits

4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216)

This course is designed to enable the student to develop a personal

4 Introduction to Fieldwork/Study in Art and Design Education with

philosophy as an artist/designer and teacher through the exploration of

8 Art or Design Core

special populations (ADE-215B)

the relationship between the creator, the creative process, and art and

3 Contemporary Ideas about Art and Self (ED250)

culture. Visits to museums and galleries and an examination of modern

3 Child and Adolescent Development (SS-391)

and contemporary artists will also serve as subjects for the class

3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective

discussion. A semester-long project focusing on one object will

3 Liberal Arts Elective

demonstrate the variety of personal styles and expressive forms in the

32 Total credits

visual arts while complementing the required texts and discussion.

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

SS-391 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits

in Brooklyn.

Interrelated aspects of individual development from infancy through adolescence are reviewed as well as the psychological and biological factors influencing personality adjustment.

Photography

Since the invention of photography in 1839, artists

introduced to the traditionalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or analogue medium

have been using this medium to record their visible

of black-and-white photography. In the second

world and as a medium for personal expression.

year, black-and-white photography and its use as

New developments in the digital realm have further

a vehicle for artistic expression is further explored

expanded these possibilities. At PrattMWP, the

with the introduction of color and digital photo-

freshman foundation year concentrates on the use

graphy. Film and video classes are also included,

of traditional 2- and 3-dimensional media to

as well as the study of the history of photography.

develop and expand the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visual thinking

The PrattMWP student will acquire a comprehensive

through a critical practice of methods and pro-

understanding of the artistic and professional

cesses of creativity. The photography student is

options inherent in the field of photography.

Photography II

Photography Color I

Photography I

The student moves from a highly structured program in the sophomore year to a more self-

Curriculum FRESHMAN YEAR (see pages 13 for freshman course descriptions)

determined program in the senior year in which

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

individual interests are emphasized. This approach

6 3-Dimensional Design I & II (FDC-157 & FDC-158)

is intended to facilitate the transition for student

6 Light/Color/Design I & II (FDC-163 & FDC-164)

to independent artist/professional.

4 Photography I & II (PHOT-101 & PHOT-102) 6 Survey of Art I & II (HA-115 & HA-116) 6 Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I & II (HMS-101A & HMS-103A) 36 Total credits

B.F.A. in Photography PrattMWP offers the first two years of the bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Students learn through studio work, group discussion, seminars, individual consultations

SOPHOMORE YEAR 3 Introduction to Digital Cinema (FVID-101) 3 Expanded Digital Cinema (FILM-141) 2 Photography III (PHOT-201) 2 Photography: Studio I (PHOT-320)

and exhibitions at the world famous Munson-Williams-

2 Photography: Color I (PHOT-265)

Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.

2 Photography: Color II (PHOT-266) 2 Photography: Digital I (PHOT-250) 2 Photography: Black-and-White Printing (PHOT-303) 2 Photography I: 1839 to WWII (HA-337) 2 Photography II: 1946 to present (HA-338) 4 Survey of Art: 19th & 20th Century (HA-215 & HA-216) 3 Social Science/Philosophy Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 4 Studio Elective 36 Total credits

Photography Color II

Photography II

Course Descriptions FRESHMAN COURSE PHOT-101 & PHOT-102 Photography I & II 2 credits each semester

discussions, slide shows, and field trips to

darkroom skills. It includes all aspects of

current local photography exhibitions.

artificial light photography, including the use of tungsten and electronic flash illumination for portraiture, still life, and interior photography. It is designed for students who want

These are introductory courses in the fun-

PHOT-265 Photography: Color I 2 credits

damentals of black-and-white photography.

In this course, students are introduced to

Electronic flash meters, and medium format

The basic technical skills cover the operation

color photography, including additive and

are also covered.

of the small camera, exposing and develop-

subtractive color, the Kelvin scale, and

ing film, making contact prints, enlarging,

color negative developing and printing.

and finishing of black-and-white photo-

Aesthetic possibilities in color photography

graphs. In addition to class critiques, slide

are reviewed in slide presentations. Students

PHOT-266 Photography: Color II 2 credits

presentations acquaint the student with

learn to print using automatic color print

The emphasis in the second semester of

photographers who have shaped the medium.

processors. Color darkrooms with appropri-

color photography is on developing a

ate chemicals and equipment are available

personal color portfolio. Student use auto-

for student use outside of the scheduled

matic color print processing equipment.

class time.

Color darkrooms with appropriate chemicals

SOPHOMORE COURSES FVID-101 Introduction to Digital Cinema 2 credits

to learn specific studio lighting techniques.

are available for student use outside of scheduled class time.

This course develops student techniques and

PHOT-250 Photography: Digital I 2 credits

aesthetics integral to digital video production:

Students learn about the scanning of slides

both in terms of image and sound production

and prints and manipulation through

HA-338 Photography II: 1946 to present 2 credits

and design, as well as writing and the various

dodging, burning, color correction, retouch-

Integrates the history of photography with

strategies central to this work. Each week,

ing and printing.

a study of its aesthetics from World War II to the Pop Era and beyond through the

students attend a topic specific lecture. Then,

1980s. Consideration of the cultural context

assignments that will advance them as

HA-337 Photography I: 1839 to WWII 2 credits

makers, viewers, and readers.

Integrates the history of photography with a

photography. Course requirements include

study of its aesthetics and criticism and cov-

weekly written assignments and structured

FILM-141 2 credits

ers technical and conceptual developments

class participation to hone critical skills in

in photography from its inception in 1839 to

addition to exams. It is recommended that

This is a continuation of FVID-101.

World War II. Consideration of the cultural

students complete HA-115, HA-116, HA-215

context is integral to this course, especially

and HA-216 prior to taking this course.

meeting in smaller sections, students work collaboratively and individually on video

PHOT-201 Photography III 2 credits

major art movements and their influence

This is a course for students with a basic

and HA-216 prior to taking this course.

on photography. It is recommended that students complete HA-115, HA-116, HA-215

is integral to this course, especially major art movements and their influence on

PHOT-303 Photography: Black-and-White Printing 2 credits This class covers a advanced black-and-

background in small camera operation and

white printing and characteristics and

as an interrelated trace of the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in-

PHOT-320 Photography: Studio I 2 credits

terests and perceptions. Class time includes

A lecture-demonstration course for the

printing methods and archival printmaking

serious photographer who has a firm grasp

techniques. Photo lens studies include color

of basic black-and-white photographic and

correction, aperture, focal length, zoom and

darkroom procedures, with a greater emphasis on the photograph both as a fine print and

Photography

performance of photographic lenses. Students review photo papers, chemistry,

varifocal lenses.

Academics Course Descriptions ART HISTORY HA-115 Survey of Art I 3 credits This course offers a historical survey of western art from Paleolithic through Gothic, including architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic art. Students learn to be articulate about style as well as to recognize the art of different eras. At least two classes are held in the Museum of Art to ensure that original art is studied as well as reproductions.

HA-116 Survey of Art II 3 credits This 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.

HA-215 Survey of Art: 19th-Century 2 credits

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

This 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.

HMS-101A Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies I 3 credits

HA-216 Survey of Art: 20th-Century 2 credits This 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. Prerequisites: HA-115 & HA-116, HA-215 or equivalents.

Please note these courses may vary each semester.

This class serves as an introduction to literature, composition, critical analysis, and research. Students are required to write essays based on the critical analysis of texts across a range of genres. Emphasis is placed on using writing as an extension of the thought process, and as a tool that can be integrated across academic and artistic disciplines. Stress is placed on mastering the elements of the thesiscentered essay and developing research skills.

HMS-103A Introduction to Literary & Critical Studies II 3 credits While students continue to practice the critical thinking and writing skills acquired in HMS-101A, emphasis is placed on exploring literature and its relation to the other arts in greater depth, and on developing a writing style characterized by coherency, clarity of expression, and analytical rigor. Students are required to take HMS-103A in the semester following the one in which they took HMS-100A or HMS-101A.

HMS-320S Special Topics: Creative Writing 3 credits This 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-330C Thought/Brain/Mind 3 credits This 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-322S Special Topics: Gender Studies 3 credits Students investigate the fictional representation 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-340B Myth into Film 3 credits This 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-300S Special Topics: Literary Studies 3 credits This 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-261A Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credits This course is an introduction to effective public speaking as well as effective communication 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-331S Special Topics: Cultural Studies 3 credits This 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-200 Basic Philosophy: Problems and Issues 2 or 3 credits The course will consider and examine philosophical arguments dealing with basic issues in general philosophy. Topics for discussion and analysis will include: epistemological issues concerning knowledge and belief; metaphysical issues dealing with concepts of causality and freedom and dualist and materialist perspectives on the nature of reality; issues and debates in the philosophy of mind on human and artificial intelligence; and the fundamentals of ethics.

PHIL-265 Aesthetics 2 or 3 credits Aesthetic concepts and the logic of aesthetic judgement are discussed in this course.

SS-200 Introductory Sociology 3 credits This course covers basic concepts for the study of society: social processes operating in human groups, the influence of social and cultural forces on personal experience and social behavior, social stratification, major social institutions and issues of social change.

SS-203 The Family 3 credits

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-210 General Psychology 3 credits This course is a study of human mental pro-cesses and behavior. Problems of maturation, motivation, emotional and mental development, disorders and treatment are considered.

SS-355 Mass Media and Society 3 credits This course examines the psychological and social impact of the modern mass media. Basic models of communication, persuasion motivation and attitude formation are presented and applied to the study of the effects of the media on mental and emotional development and on the formation of social attitudes. The course also examines the social implication of the effects of commercial and political propaganda and the ”marketing“ of political figures, as well as the social consequences of the development of a ”post-literate“ society.

SS-357 Psychology of Gender and Sex Roles 3 credits

Topics covered in this course include sociological, psychological and legal views of the family, successive stages of family groups, marriage and family counseling, family disorganization and cultural changes.

This 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-209 Anthropology 3 credits

SS-359 Psychology Through Film 3 credits

This course provides an introduction to disciplines in the field of anthropology such as physical anthropology, ethnology and linguistics. Material constructions pertaining to the hypotheses and theories concerning human evolution, comparative cultural analysis and the nature and significance of language are examined. As a comparative discipline, anthropological study provides

This 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.

Student Life 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 ACTIVITIES Student 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 ORGANIZATIONS PrattMWP has student clubs and organizations 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 Council Student 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 Committee The Student Gallery Committee is responsible for selecting, installing, and opening student art shows in the McCulley Student Gallery located in the Academic Building. This group works closely with faculty and students to select a wide array of student artwork.

Community Involvement and Volunteerism This is a chance for students to get out into the community to make a difference in Utica. Past

projects have included; Habitat for Humanity, Hope House, a mural for the Humane Society, a mural for the Utica Fire Department, Notre Dame Elementary School’s Halloween Party, and many more.

Student Ambassadors Student Ambassadors play a vital role to PrattMWP. Along with serving as Opening Week Leaders, Student Ambassadors help with Family and Alumni Weekend, Open Houses, Accepted Student reception, and other school events as needed.

Student Leadership Program The PrattMWP Leadership Program provides students organizations with training sessions to help their organization run more effectively and more efficiently. The program will also help first time leaders find their leadership styles, while offering current leaders the chance to hone their skills. To learn more, or suggest and activity or organization, contact the Student Activities Coordinator or call at 315-797-0000 ext. 2218

Munson Runners Munson Runners is a student-led campus organization that seeks to promote the health and overall well being of the student body through running. Munson Runners hosts group runs every week and is open to every level of runner.

Outdoor Adventure Club The city of Utica is ideally located at the foot of the Adirondack region, an area home to a variety of outdoor experiences including camping, hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting. The Outdoor Adventure Club brings together students with an interest in these activities and hosts off campus hikes, camping trips and other outdoor excursions.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE The mission of the Residence Life office is to efficiently and effectively coordinate a residential program in a learning centered environment that challenges and supports students to: Enhance self-understanding; Value community responsibility; and Learn from experiences.

PrattMWP is a residential campus and provides an exceptional residence life experience. All students are required to live on campus and this makes for a significantly more meaningful college experience. Students living within a 30 mile radius of the campus may choose to commute, but many have lived on campus. We always encourage all local students to live on campus. Students whose homes are close to campus can contact our office at 315-7979-0000 x2221 about living on campus. We offer housing in three different residence halls. All of our residence halls are fully furnished including refrigerators in the kitchenette areas. Each apartment offers includes cable TV access and internet connections for each student. The Residential Life staff takes its role very seriously as guarantor of a residence hall atmosphere conducive to study and work. We also strive to provide an atmosphere in which students are encouraged to make informed decisions on their own, take responsibility for their actions and learn from their experiences.

Being a member of a community means sharing certain rights and responsibilities with one another. At PrattMWP, each floor in each residence hall forms its own small community, each residence hall forms a larger community, and together we are all a part of the PrattMWP community.

Plant Street

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.

This 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.

Hart Street

MEAL PLAN

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

All residential students are enrolled in the 19meal 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.

This 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 Place

The Office of Student Life at PrattMWP and Bon Appetit are pleased to be able to offer our Commuter Students the option of purchasing

a modified meal plan for dining at the Student Center. As a commuter you may choose between two options for dining. Each option gives you the choice to select a given number of meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner) during the semester. To sign up for a meal plan please complete the attached form or stop by to meet with our Residence Life Coordinator.

STUDENT WELLNESS Health and Counseling Center Health 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.

INSURANCE All 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 SERVICES PrattMWP maintains a Counseling Center for all students. Services include personal and small group counseling facilitated by a masters level mental health Social Worker (LCSW-R). Additional services include workshops and programs designed to help students adjust to college, alleviate stress, and be successful.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Student Life Director serves as the primary contact on campus for students requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students requiring learning assistance through Act 504/IEP plans should contact the Student Life Director arrange for learning accommodations.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE We 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 SERVICES Career 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 STANDARDS In order to uphold the mission of the PrattMWP program and the MunsonWilliams-Proctor Arts Institute, PrattMWP holds its students to high expectations of personal, academic, and artistic behavior. PrattMWPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Facultyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Artists and Teachers A faculty you can relate to. . . At PrattMWP, we owe our outstanding reputation to a faculty of professional teachers/artists 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 instructors have served as guest artists, advisors and lecturers at many colleges and universities throughout the world. Our adjunct instructors are considered among the best in their fields. In the classroom, faculty members share their valuable insights into the world of art and your future as a successful artist.

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

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

Bryan McGrath Professor; Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, State University of New York at Cortland; Courses Taught: Ceramics, Pottery.

Beth Post Assistant Professor of 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; Master of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts; Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Courses Taught: 4-Dimensional Design. Kim Carr Valdez Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture, Master of Fine Arts, Syracuse University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hartwick College; Course Taught: Sculpture, 3D Design

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

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Our 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 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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-WilliamsProctor Arts Institute campus.

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

Admissions ACCREDITATION Pratt Institute is a coeducational undergraduate institution with graduate degrees offered at the Brooklyn campus, which is chartered and empowered to confer academic degrees by New York State. The certificates and degrees conferred are registered by the New York State Education Department. Pratt is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Pratt School of Art and Design and PrattMWP are each members of the National Association 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 HOURS The Office of Admissions is open weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

GUIDED CAMPUS TOURS Students who visit PrattMWP choose PrattMWP. It’s that simple. The vast majority of students who visit our campus decide to attend PrattMWP. Whether you are a senior in high school applying to PrattMWP or an underclassman exploring your options, we invite you to visit campus and see our state-of-the art, spacious studios and residence halls and chat with our esteemed faculty and staff. After your tour you are welcome to visit our prestigious Museum of Art. There are a number of ways to visit our campus, including: Campus Tours and Portfolio Review Campus tours are available on Monday and

Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Students also have the option of having a portfolio review after a campus tour. Tours take approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Please allow an additional thirty minutes for an optional portfolio review. You may schedule online at mwpai.edu or you may call the Office of Admission at (800) 755-8920 to schedule.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PORTFOLIO GUIDELINE Beginning with the fall 2015 application, applicants for PrattMWP will apply using Pratt Institute’s online application. When you click on “apply online,” you will be redirected to Pratt Institute’s application, where you may select PrattMWP. Fall Deadlines: January 5: Freshmen Applicants February 1: Transfer Students Spring Deadlines: October 1: *Transfer students only. We do not accept freshmen for spring entrance. Application Requirements: All required application materials for freshmen and transfer applicants are listed below as well as instructions on how to submit them. All materials must be sent to Pratt’s admissions office no later than two weeks after the application deadline. Mailed materials may be sent to: Pratt Institute, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11205.

Freshmen Requirements:

• Online Application • High School Transcripts • Test Scores: SAT or ACT scores; TOEFL,

IELTS or PTE for international students (see below). Optional Letter of Recommendation Portfolio uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com

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Online Applications (online required) have a fee of $50 for domestic applicants and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants. The online application is hosted on Pratt Institute’s website, so please note that you will be redirected to Pratt Institute’s application. If you intend to apply with an application fee waiver, see below under “More Information”.

Official High School transcript(s) from each high school attended. If you have attended more than one high school but grades from your previous school appear on your current transcripts, then you do not need to send transcripts from each high school. If you took the GED, you must submit official scores as well as high school transcripts. Your college counselor may submit transcripts electronically using Naviance. If your high school mails transcripts, please use this address: Pratt Institute, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Scores should be sent to Pratt Institute. To ensure that we receive scores by our posted deadlines, take the tests as early as possible but no later than one month before the application deadline. Please be sure to have your scores sent directly to Pratt. Please do not request that scores be rushed. International students may submit the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE instead of the SAT/ACT. International students whose first language is English may be waived from the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE but must submit the SAT or ACT instead. The TOEFL test minimum score is 71. The IELTS test minimum score is 6. Students who have been out of high school for five or more years are not required to submit the SAT or ACT but international applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE. Pratt Institutional Codes

• SAT code is 2669 • CLEP code is 2669 • AP code is 2669 • ACT code is 2862 • TOEFL code is 2669 Letter of recommendation (optional) are no longer required. If you wish to submit one, please have it mailed to Pratt Institute’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Portfolio: Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom. com. See details below. Include 15 to 20 images of your most recent work. Include at least 3 to 5 observational/life drawings. Examples may include landscapes,

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Admissions Continued self-portraits, life drawings, still-life, etc. Sketchbook work may be included as well. Photography majors may submit a portfolio of photographs only. You do not need to mount, mat or frame your work.

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Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom. com. Select undergraduate freshman or transfer. Portfolio Reviews are available at PrattMWP’s admissions office as well as

off-campus throughout the United States in the fall at National and regional Portfolio Day events. Portfolio reviews are not required but are an excellent opportunity to meet with a counselor to discuss your portfolio before formally submitting it and to learn more about PrattMWP. More information about scheduling a portfolio review with the admissions office and the off-campus National Portfolio days PrattMWP attends is available online.

Transfer Requirements

• Online Applications (online re-

quired) have a fee of $50 for domestic applicants and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants. The online application is hosted on Pratt Institute’s website, so please note that you will be redirected to Pratt Institute’s application. If you intend to apply with an application fee waiver, see below under “More Information”.

• High School Transcripts: all transfer

students except those who have completed 48 college credits or more must submit high school transcripts

• College Transcripts: transfer students

must submit transcripts from each college attended. If you attended college in the US, you may request your college transcripts online at the National Student Clearinghouse and have them sent electronically to Pratt. Most US schools are now listed at the National Student Clearinghouse. If they are not available through the clearinghouse, request them through your university’s registrar’s office and have them mailed to Pratt Institute’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. *International college transcripts (other than Japan and Korea): international students are asked to submit an evaluation of their post-secondary (college) transcript(s). This evaluation may be done by World Education Services (WES) or any other evaluation agency recommended by NACES.org. WES evaluations do not include translations. The document must be officially translated into English before submitting to WES or any other reputable education evaluation service, e.g., your embassy.

• Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores are not

required; however, international students whose first language is not English must submit the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE instead. International students whose first language is English may be waived from the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE but then must submit the SAT or ACT. The TOEFL test minimum score is 71. The IELTS test minimum score is 6. Admissions must receive one of the above test scores for this requirement to be completed.

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Optional Letter of Recommendation: Although this is not required, if you would like to submit one, please mail it to Pratt’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

• Portfolio: Portfolios must be uploaded

to pratt.slideroom.com. The transfer portfolio requirements are the same as the freshman requirements (describe above) if you have not taken art courses in your previous college. Transfer applicants who have taken art courses should include three to five examples of work from each studio course completed. You may submit up to 40 images.

MORE INFORMATION Details about fee waivers, checking your application status, home-school applicants, applying undecided, and AP and IB credits are listed below. Fee Waivers: Undergraduate applicants may request a college application fee waiver on the basis of family financial hardship using either the NACAC form or the SAT Fee Waiver form. Please follow the instructions on the College Board or the NACAC website to obtain either form and bring it to your guidance counselor. The criteria are listed on both sites. Before completing your online application, you must email a scanned copy of the waiver form to apphelp@pratt.edu or fax to (718) 636-3670 with a cover sheet saying “Attention: PRATTMWP Application Fee Waiver Request.” You will be emailed a one-time use waiver code to use on your online application once your fee waiver request is received and approved. Please let your guidance counselor know that we do not recommend mailing the fee waivers. They may email or fax us. Make sure you print information clearly and legibly on the forms. If faxing the form, you must include an email address to which the fee waiver code can be emailed. Failure to do so will prevent the processing of your request. Please allow up to five business days for the emailed requests and ten business days for faxed requests to be processed. The data you provide may be checked against the FAFSA. Please email apphelp@pratt.edu if you have questions about fee waivers. The application fee waiver code can only be used once and will be assigned to a specific applicant. Attempts to share the code will result in loss of fee waiver and possible withdrawal of your application. Please note that only the online application fee can be waived; we are not able to waive the Slideroom visual portfolio submission fee. Checking Your Application Status: You can check your status online to see which materials we have received and which are outstanding. You will need to enter your email address and the password you created when you submitted your application. Please note that it can take up to two weeks for documents you recently sent to display as received on the checklist. If your documents do not show as received and you sent them within the past two weeks, please do not worry, and continue to check back.

Home-Schooled Applicants: PrattMWP welcomes applications from home-schooled students. In the absence of conventional high school records, submitting the following items will help us to evaluate your readiness for the programs that we offer: Home school transcript that includes: Course titles; Course grades; Units of credit for courses; Grading Scale (if other than A-F letter grades); and Signature of the home school administrator (the parent or other person who organized, taught, and evaluated your home school coursework) In the absence of a traditional transcript, you may present a portfolio of the work you consider most indicative of your academic achievements (This is in addition to the regular visual portfolio requirement). This may contain records such as grades from community college or other post- secondary level courses that you may have taken, scores from AP tests (these are also administered independently of schools), recommendations from qualified tutors or teachers, examples of independent research, or descriptions of books and other curricular materials used in preparation for collegelevel work. Upon Deposit: Proof of high school graduation must be sent to PrattMWP before you arrive. This requirement may be satisfied by supplying any of the following: 1. Official scores from the official High School Equivalency Examination (GED). 2. A letter from your local superintendent of schools as proof of your readiness to enter college and that your home schooling was conducted in accordance with state laws. 3. Certificate of graduation from a diplomagranting organization or non-traditional school. Failure to provide will result in a registration hold. Applying as an Undecided Art and Design Major: Applicants may apply as an undecided art and design major if they are unsure about which major they would like to pursue. Applicants that apply undecided will be required to select their major at the end of the second semester of the first year. Applicants must choose from one of the majors that PrattMWP offers—art and design education, communications design, fine art, or photography. Please note that if you are interested in communications design, you should apply directly to that major and not undecided as there are space limitations for this program.

Admissions Continued AP Credit: PrattMWP accepts up to a maximum of nine (9) total AP credits (up to 3 credits in each of the categories) with a score* of four (4) or five (5) only in the following: English - 3 credits. AP courses of study accepted are English Language and Composition: transfer credit given for HMS-101. Enrollment in HMS-103 the first semester at Pratt is required. (Art and Design students) Math or Science - 3 credits. Students given transfer credit for a specific course may not enroll in other courses listed below as equivalent, but must enroll in more advanced courses. AP courses of study accepted are: AP Exam Equivalent Courses: AP Art History HA-115 Survey of Art 1 AP Biology MSCI-REQT Math/Natural Science Requirement AP Calculus AB MSCI-300 Calculus I AP Calculus BC MSCI-300 Calculus I AP Calculus AB Subscore MSCI-300 Calculus I

AP Chemistry MSCI-REQT Math/Natural Science Requirement AP Eng Lang/Comp HMS-101A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies AP Env Science MSCI-180P Environmental Science AP Physics B MSCI-221 Conceptual Physics AP Physics C-E&M MSCI-221 Conceptual Physics AP Physics C-Mech MSCI-221 Conceptual Physics AP Statistics MSCI-REQT Math/Natural Science Requirement Studio Art: Pratt does not award credit for AP Studio Art. AP credits are only accepted at the time of initial matriculation at PrattMWP. Applicants submitting AP scores must have official score reports sent by the College Board directly to the Admissions Office as soon as they are available in order to get credit. They must be submitted before arrival at PrattMWP. Students who fail to submit scores before they

register will not get credit for AP scores. Unofficial copies will not be accepted. Students who have already registered will have their classes changed by their academic advisor as soon as the AP credits are received and entered. IB Credit: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma recipients may receive transfer credits for courses in which they earn a score of five (5) or higher. Pratt Institute does not award transfer credit for IB Visual Arts courses or exams. Additional Required Application Materials for Permanent Residents: Applicants who are Permanent Resident Aliens, refugees and other eligible noncitizens must provide a photocopy of their alien registration card. Questions? e-mail or call (800) 755-8920

Financial Aid PrattMWP tries to ensure that no student is prevented from beginning or completing his or her education due to a lack of funds. Financial aid at PrattMWP is awarded on the basis of financial need and the merit of your application. Need is determined through specific application requirements and a complex needs analysis. The student and family are expected to contribute based up on their ability to pay. The family’s contribution is considered in light of income, assets and benefits, however debt is not taken into consideration. The student is expected to pursue aid available from the federal and state governments and other sources. It is through a working partnership of the federal and state governments and industry scholarships that PrattMWP is able to maintain an effective financial aid program in a time of escalating costs.

APPLICATION PROCESS 1. FAFSA All students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all types of federal, state, campus based and institutional financial aid. The FAFSA is available on January 1st and should be completed online at www.fafsa.gov. Students that are unable to complete the FAFSA online can call 1-800-433-3243 and request a paper application. Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by March 1st, PrattMWP’s recommended filing deadline. Completing the FAFSA by this deadline will ensure your financial aid is completed in a timely manner. Filing past this deadline may jeopardize your eligibility for scholarships, grant or campus based aid eligibility. FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 002798

2. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) (New York State Residents Only) All New York State residents, will receive an email from Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) approximately 2-3 weeks after they have completed their FAFSA online. The email will provide instructions to

complete the Electronic TAP Application (ETA) online at www.tapweb.org/totw. First time users will need to create a TAP user name and PIN before completing their ETA. The ETA should be completed by May 30th, PrattMWP’s recommended filing deadline. Students will receive confirmation from HESC once their ETA has been completely processed. If additional information is needed to complete the ETA, a Request for Information Form will be received from HESC. NYS TAP CODE: 0615

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

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID 1. PrattMWP Merit Scholarship Based 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 Grant Awarded to students that show additional financial need after all other financial aid has been awarded. Awards can range up to $6,000.

3. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) A state grant awarded to New York State residents attending college full-time. Awards are based on a student’s financial need and can range from $500 to $5,165.

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.

4. Federal Pell Grant

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.

5. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

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.

Determined based on the student’s financial need and awarded only to students that have not earned a prior bachelor’s degree. Maximum grant awarded is $5,730.

This grant is awarded to students that show exceptional financial need. Funds are limited and awarded on a first come basis. Maximum award amount is $700.

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

7. Federal Perkins Loan Offered to students based on their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 5.0%, and the student is not required to start repayment

Financial Aid continued until 9 months after they graduate or they stop attending. Interest doesn’t start accruing until the loan goes into repayment. Maximum loan amount offered is $2,000.

8. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Offered to students based on their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 4.66%, and the student is not required to start repayment until 6 months after they graduate or they stop attending. Interest doesn’t start accruing until the student graduates. Maximum loan amount offered to freshmen; $3,500 and sophomores; $4,500.

9. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Offered to students regardless of their financial need. Interest rate is fixed at 4.66%, and the student is not required to start repayment until 6 months after graduation or they stop attending. Interest begins to accrue immediately after the loan has been disbursed. Maximum loan amount ranges from $2,000 to $10,500.

application process, including a credit check. Interest rate is fixed at 7.21%. Parents have the option to begin repayment 60 days after the loan has been disbursed, or until the student has graduated or stopped attending. Award amounts vary up to student’s cost of attendance.

FINANCIAL NEED A student’s financial need is calculated by taking the difference between the student’s overall Cost of Attendance at PrattMWP, and the amount the government expects the family to contribute to their child’s education (Expected Family Contribution-EFC).

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

Loan Rights and Responsibilities Six months after ceasing to be at least a half-time student (6 credit hours), the borrower must make formal arrangements with the lending institution to begin repayment. The following regulations apply:

• The minimum monthly payment will be

$50 plus interest. Under unusual and extenuating circumstances the lender, on request, may permit reduced payments of $50.

• The maximum repayment period is 10

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.

years.

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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 Loan Offered to parents that need assistance paying for their child’s college tuition and expenses. The loan does require a separate

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:

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Have a high school diploma or equivalent, General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

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Be enrolled in a college program leading to a degree

• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.

• Have a valid Social Security Number • Not be in default on an existing govern-

ment student loan.

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

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

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

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The student must complete a minimum of 12 credits each semester.

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The student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) must not fall below a 2.0

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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 1 2 3 4

GPA n/a 2.00 2.00 2.00

Credits 0 12 24 36

The Financial Aid Office will periodically review the GPA and number of credits earned by each financial aid recipient using his or her academic transcript. Credits earned included only those for courses with A through D grades. A student not meeting these standards will be placed on financial aid probation for one semester. After the grades for the probation semester are calculated, the student’s transcript will be reviewed. If the student still fails to meet the standards, all of his or her 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 1 2 3 4 5 6

GPA n/a 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0

Credits 0 6 15 27 39 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:

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Be at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut.

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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.

Tuition & Fees / Fall 2014/Spring 2015 COSTS

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

Tuition

credits 1 to 11: $920.00 per credit credits 12 to 18: $27,530.00* annually credits 19+: $27,530.00 plus $920.00 per credit in excess of 18 credits * International students pay an additional $500 fee each semester (freshmen only)

Housing and Meal Plan Fees

(Price includes both Fall and Spring semesters) Housing: $7,560.00 Meal Plan: $5,040.00 for 19 meals per week

Books and Supplies

Approximately $2,000 per year.

Personal Expenses

Approximately $1,200.00 per year

Terms of Payment

Bills are payable by personal or certified check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, payable to PrattMWP. Many parents who prefer to meet academic expenses out of monthly income, rather than in large cash payments, may make installment payment arrangements through the Institute’s Tuition Installment Plan. The Tuition Installment Plan is managed by Tuition Management Systems (TMS) of Warwick, RI, and provides a way to pay educational expenses through manageable monthly installments, instead of paying one lump sum. TMS is not a loan, therefore, no interest is charged. The only cost is an annual non-refundable participation fee of $65 that is payable with the Participation Form. If you wish, the monthly installments can be automatically drafted from your bank checking account, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of writing a check each month. TMS will provide you with an easy-to-use worksheet to assist you in budgeting your educational expenses for the year.

For further information, call or write: Tuition Management Systems 171 Service Avenue Suite 200 Warwick, RI 02886 (800) 356-8329 mwpai.afford.com Please notify the Student Accounting Office if you are using TMS. PrattMWP Student Accounting Office 310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502

General Fees

$75 Freshmen Orientation Fee (Fall semester only) $40 Application Fee $200 Acceptance deposit (Non-refundable) $50 Residence deposit (Non-refundable) $200 Security deposit $120 Parking (includes Fall and Spring term) $1,400 Mandatory Health Insurance per year (subject to change; may be waived with proof of personal health insurance)

Academic / Activity Fee $978 $600

Full-time students (includes Fall and Spring term) Part-time students (includes Fall and Spring term)

Lab/Technology Fee $600 $300

Full-time students (includes Fall and Spring term) 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 amount 1.25 percent interest fee per month, assessed on all delinquent accounts one month or older

Course Withdrawal Refunds

Procedures for official withdrawals are as follows: Students who want to withdraw must fill out the official withdrawal form and submit it immediately to the Office of the Registrar. 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 withdrawal penalty schedules apply: PrattMWP Refund Policy: Full Refund Withdrawal prior to and including the opening day of term. 85 percent Tuition Refund Withdrawal from the second through seventh day of the term. 70 percent Tuition Refund Withdrawal from the eighth through fourteenth day of the term. 55 percent Tuition Refund Withdrawal from the fifteenth through twenty-first day of the term. No Refund Withdrawal after the twenty-first day of the term.

Institutional Financial Aid

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

Return of the Title IV Funds (Federal Financial Aid)

Students receiving Title IV funds and withdraw from the college may have to return a portion of their financial aid. This includes students who receive financial aid for personal expenses withdrawing during the semester. Calculation of Title IV assistance earned: To calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by a student, the school must first determine the percentage of Title IV the student earned. Up through the 60 percent point in the term, the percentage of assistance

earned is equal to the percentage of the payment period of enrollment for which it was awarded that was completed as of the day the student withdrew. If the student’s withdrawal occurs after the 60 percent point, then the percentage is 100 percent. That earned percentage is applied to the total amount of Title IV grant and loan assistance that was disbursed (and that could be disbursed) to the student, or on the student’s behalf, for the payment period of enrollment for which it was awarded as of the day the student withdrew. Excess funds returned by the school or student are credited to the outstanding Title IV loan balances for the student or made on the student’s behalf for which a return of funds is required. Excess funds must be credited to the outstanding balances in the following order: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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

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

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

3. the date the student rescinds his or her authorization to apply Title IV funds to other charges or for the institution to hold excess funds.

BILLING

Bills Are Mailed to One Address One 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 Information

The bill for each semester is based on information available before the beginning of the term. Additional charges or adjustments may appear on subsequent bills. Pending financial aid credits will be reflected on registration bills. These credits 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 Schedule

For 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 Fee

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

Payments

Payments 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 Checks

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

Registration (First day of class)

We reserve the right to restrict registration eligibility for students with unpaid balances.

Collection Accounts

The student will be responsible for all collection costs associated with delinquent accounts forwarded to an outside collection agency because of non-payment.

Adjustments

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

Overdue Accounts

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

Registration 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.

NEW STUDENT INITIAL REGISTRATION

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

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

Registration dates will be determined by the Registrar. Responsibility for a correct registration and a correct academic record rests entirely with the student. Students are also responsible for knowing regulations regarding withdrawals, refund deadlines, program changes and academic policy.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND SERVICES As part of the registration procedure, students are issued identification cards which they must present to receive services and privileges available to students and to identify themselves to Institute officers as necessary. Persons who cannot or will not produce a student identification card are not recognized as students and are not entitled to student services.

PRATT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS AND MY.PRATT.EDU ACCESS

Pratt 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 applications, and other student and registrationrelated information. No additional applications or activations are necessary. All student usernames are automatically assigned by the Pratt’s Information Technology Office. The Pratt e-mail address is the only form of authorized electronic communication at Pratt. All official communication sent electronically will be sent to this address. Students and faculty are required to take advantage of this valuable channel for communication.

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.

CONTINUING STUDENT ADVANCE REGISTRATION

Advance registration is held each spring for fall semester and each fall for the spring semester. Registration information is distributed in student mailboxes prior to registration. In order to avoid late fees, all registered students who plan to continue in subsequent semesters are required to register in advance of that semester. Failure to register in advance will result in a late fee and will severely jeopardize students’ chances of obtaining the academic course schedule they desire.

LATE REGISTRATION

Students who do not complete payment during their designated registration periods are subject to late payment fees. The amounts and timing of these fees are described in the Tuition and Fees section of this bulletin and the PrattMWP Calendar. Registration or reinstatement after the first 15 days of a session or semester requires a written appeal.

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

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COURSE ADDITIONS

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

COURSE/SECTION WITHDRAWAL

It is the responsibility of the student to report an official withdrawal from any course/sec-

tion or any decision on the part of the student not to attend any registered course/section by filing a properly completed Drop/Add form with the Registrar. Students who do not officially withdraw from a registered course receive an F or NR (no grade) for the course. Students who stop attending a course without having officially filed the Drop/Add form during the published refund periods will not be eligible for a retroactive refund. Failure to attend classes and notify the instructor, or failure to make or complete tuition payment does not constitute an official withdrawal. Students may withdraw from a course during the first seven weeks of the fall or spring semester. When the withdrawal form has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a WD designation is entered on the student’s academic record. No course withdrawal will be accepted after the seventh week. WD grades earned via the official withdrawal procedure may not be changed.

COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE INSTITUTE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

If you are in good academic standing and have paid your Institute account in full, you can request a leave of absence by completing a “Leave of Absence Form.” Leaves are granted for up to one academic year, with extensions possible. If you return at the end of an approved leave, you don’t need to apply for readmission. You should get all signatures below that apply to you, 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), 4. Attend an exit interview if you have a Perkins Loan (NDSL), Stafford, or Supplemental Loan.

READMISSION

Students who take a semester or more off without an official leave of absence must apply for readmission. Applications for readmission are available from the admissions staff. Readmission applications require a fee of $40. You should allow two to three weeks for processing, so apply early to avoid late registration and late payment fees.

PERSONAL DATA CHANGES

Students are responsible for reporting personal data changes to the Registrar’s Office. Consult the Registrar’s Office for procedural details on reporting these changes.

GRADE REPORTS

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

The student has failed to meet the minimum standards for the course. (Numerical Value: 0) NR: No record Given for either unreported withdrawal from a course or an unreported grade. All NR designations must be resolved by the end of the following term or the grade is changed to a failure with a numerical value of 0. INC: Incomplete A designation given by the instructor at the written request of the student and available only if the student has been in regular attendance, has satisfied all but the final requirements of the course and has furnished satisfactory proof that the work was not completed because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control. The student must understand the terms necessary to fulfill the requirements of the course and the date by which work must be submitted. If the work is not submitted by the understood date of submission—not exceeding the end of the following term—the Incomplete will be converted to a failure, with a numerical grade value of 0. NOTE: The highest grade acceptable for recording is A (4) and not A+, and D (1) is the only grade preceding F (0) and not D-.

Letter Grades that Do Not Affect the Academic Index AUD: Audit, no Credit Students must register for courses they plan to audit indicating “Auditor only, no credit.” Tuition and fees are the same as for courses which are taken for credit. (No numerical grade value.) CR: Credit Indicates that the student’s achievement was satisfactory to assure proficiency in subsequent courses in the same or related areas. The “CR” grade does not affect the student’s scholarship index. The “CR” grade is to be assigned only if the following situations are applicable: the student is enrolled in any course offered by a school other than the one in which the student is matriculated and had requested from the professor at the start of the term a “CR/NCR” option as a final grade for that term, or the instructor has first received approval to award “CR” grades from the Dean’s office. NCR: No Credit The student has not demonstrated profi-

ciency. (See CR for conditions of use. No numerical value.) R: Course Repeated for better grade (No numerical grade value.) WD: Withdrawal from a registered class Indicates that the student was permitted to withdraw from a course in which the student was officially enrolled. (No numerical grade value.)

Grade Point Average

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

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

(If unresolved at the end of the following semester, INC = F= 00, and NR = F= 00.) By adding the results of these calculations and dividing that sum by the total credits evaluated, we compute a GPA. For example, Grade

Numerical Value Credits

Completed Total

A B+ C- D F

4.0 3.3 1.7 1.0 0.0

12.0 9.9 5.1 3.0 0.0

x x x x x

3 3 3 3 3

The GPA is 30 divided by 15 or 2.00. INC (incomplete) and NR (no record) do not carry a numerical value for the first semester following the one in which they were given. Thereafter, if unresolved, the INC and NR carry a numerical value of 0. The following grades do not carry numerical values and are never calculated in the GPA: P Pass CR Credit U Unsatisfactory WD Withdrawal AUD Audit NCR No Credit INX Extended Incomplete Final grades for credit transferred from other institutions to your Pratt record are NOT computed in the GPA.

Registration continued Final Grades Grade Disputes and Grade Change Policies

All grades are final as assigned by the instructor. If a student feels that a grade received is an error, or that he or she was graded unfairly, it is the student’s responsibility to make prompt inquiry of the instructor after the grade has been issued. Should this procedure not prove to be an adequate resolution, the student should contact the Dean to arrange a meeting and appeal the grade. If this appeal is unsuccessful a further and final appeal can be made to the dean. It is important to note that only the faculty member who issued the grade holds the authority to change the grade. If a grade is to be changed, the student must be sure that the change is submitted within the following semester. Petitions for change of any grade will be accepted only up to the last day of the semester following the one in which the grade was given. Other than resolution of an initially assigned incomplete grade or of a final grade reported in error, no letter may be changed following graduation.

Credit

Each term is a minimum of 15 weeks; special sessions are of variable length. For courses which are passed, a credit is earned for each period (50 minutes) of lecture or recitation and for approximately one and one-half periods of laboratory or studio work each week throughout the term or the equivalent throughout the sessions. Each credit a student carries requires not less than three hours of preparation per week including lecture and recitation, laboratory and studio work and homework.

Courses to be Repeated

A repeated course must be the same course as the one for which the previous final grade was awarded. 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 subsequent grade earned will be averaged in the cumulative index.

ACADEMIC STANDING

The student is responsible at all times for knowing his/her own scholastic standing in

reference to the published academic policies, regulations and standards of the Institute.

Attendance and Conduct

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

Good Standing

Institute polices on academic standing are intended to ensure that all students receive timely notification when they are subject to academic discipline or achieve academic honors. Students subject to academic discipline are encouraged to take advantage of support services available to them, including academic advisement, in an effort to help them meet Institute academic standards. Full-time Student Undergraduate Undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 semester credits in order to maintain full-time status. Part-time Student Undergraduate Undergraduate students are classified as parttime if they schedule or drop to fewer than 12 credits of registered course work. Qualitative Standards: a. The school evaluates the academic standing of its students twice during the academic year. The evaluations take place at the end of each major semester (fall and spring). 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

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Academic Probation Standing • Candidates for Academic Dismissal •

d. President’s List Honors Recipients are defined as follows: Students whose term grade point average is 3.6 or higher and who have completed 12 or more credits in that term with no incomplete grades. e. Dean’s List Honors Recipients are defined as follows: Students whose term grade point average is between 3.0 and 3.5 and who have completed 12 or more credits in that term with no incomplete grades.

f. Students are, without exception, placed on Academic Probation in the first semester that their cumulative grade point average falls in the ranges shown below: Credits Completed 1 to 23 CGPA 1.500-1.999 24 to 58 CGPA 1.500-1.999 No indication of academic probation will appear on a student’s transcript, but a record of probation will be maintained in the student’s academic file. g. Student Life staff schedules progress meetings as necessary with each student during his or her probation semester. h. Students are limited to two non-consecutive probation semesters. Students who complete their first probation semester without achieving the required 2.0 cumulative average are subject to dismissal as described in item i. If a student has been granted two prior probationary semesters, and his or her cumulative average falls below 2.0 for a third time, that student is subject to dismissal. Students who are dismissed can apply for readmission to Pratt and can seek advice on 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 dismissal without prior probation if they do not meet minimum cumulative averages for their grade classification: Credits Completed 1 to 23 CGPA 24 to 58 CGPA

< 1.500 < 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. k. Students must make reasonable progress in terms of credits completed each term in addition to meeting the standard for cumulative grade point average. These standards ensure that students are making steady progress toward graduation and can help students avoid excessive student loans. The total number of semesters a full-time student may be awarded financial aid is indicated in the table below. In order to be considered in good academic standing, and to remain eligible for financial aid, full-time students must meet the following completed credit requirements to start the term shown: Term PrattMWP Program 1 0 2 12 3 24 4 38 5 52

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 disciplinary action.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony students must have completed two years of course work at PrattMWP and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and have accumulated a minimum of 60 credit hours.

RELOCATION TO PRATT BROOKLYN

l. Transfer students are evaluated for quantitative standards based on the number of transfer credits accepted.

Please read the following information regarding the relocation process from PrattMWP to Pratt Brooklyn carefully. If you have specific questions or concerns about your major, or are considering changing your major, please see the Registrar.

m. Part-time students have double the time frames shown above to complete their stud-

The relocation policy states that all students enrolled at PrattMWP are majors in Fine

Arts, Communications Design, Art and Design Education or Photography. They are pursuing the Pratt Institute Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA). At the end of the sophomore year at PrattMWP, students automatically go on to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn as juniors in their declared major, assuming they are in good standing. Students are not considered transfer students; they are simply relocating to Pratt in Brooklyn to complete the junior and senior years of the program. Students who complete the first two years at PrattMWP but decide they want to change their major when they relocate to Pratt in Brooklyn must submit a request to the PrattMWP registrar. Acceptance to a different program at Pratt in Brooklyn is not guaranteed, although we make every effort to accommodate students. Students accepted to a different program at Pratt Brooklyn will most likely need to take an additional year to complete their BFA degree. Students interested in switching to fashion or architecture will require an additional two years. Note: architecture is a five-year program.

Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2014

Spring Semester 2015

August 21 Thursday New student housing check-in

January 18 Sunday Residence halls re-open

August 21 Thursday to 24 Sunday New Student Orientation

January 19 Monday Classes begin

August 24 Sunday Returning student check-in August 25 Monday Classes begin

February 2 Monday Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded February 16 Monday Presidents Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;classes meet

September 8 Monday Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded September 26 Friday to September 28 Sunday Family Weekend

March 13 Friday Residence halls closed March 16 Saturday to 22 Sunday Spring break â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no classes

October 13 Monday, October 14 Tuesday No classes

March 23 Monday Classes resume

November 14 Friday Last day for course withdrawal

April 7 Tuesday Last day for course withdrawal

November 26 Wednesday through November 30 Sunday Fall break, No classes December 1 Monday Classes resume

May 1 Friday Last day of instruction May 4 Monday to 8 Friday Final critique and exams

December 4 Friday Last day of instruction

May 8 Friday Spring semester ends

December 8 Monday through 12 Friday Final critique and exams Last day to change grades from previous Fall semester

May 9 Saturday Commencement Ceremony

December 12 Friday Fall semester ends December 13 Saturday through January 18 Sunday Winter break

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