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written statement, discuss aspects of your
personal character and background that
would contribute to and benefit from
a collaborative learning environment.
A TOEFL of 575 (paper)/233
(computer)/90 (internet) is required.
Applicants for admission to the
Master of Interior Design (fall
entrance only) with an undergraduate
degree in interior design, architecture,
or other closely related design fields
are eligible for the 48-credit two-year
graduate program. A portfolio is required
(see guidelines for submission below.)
A two-semester Qualifying Program
of an additional 20 credits is required
for applicants whose undergraduate
backgrounds are unrelated to interior
or architecture but whose applications
indicate a strong aptitude for graduate
study. These students complete 68 credits
in three years. It should be noted that
applicants to the Qualifying Program are
not required to submit a portfolio. We do
encourage applicants to the Qualifying
Program to submit a portfolio of work
from other disciplines and interest such
as fine arts, fashion, industrial design, or
communications design.
Portfolios may be uploaded at
https://pratt.slideroom.com (preferred)
or in print format, sized at 8.5” x 11”.
For students applying to the two-year
program, the portfolio must demonstrate
skills from previous education and/or
professional experience. Please make sure
to notate attributions in group projects
and/or professional work. Students
applying to the three-year graduate
program who choose to submit a portfolio
should provide evidence of their visual
sensibility and experience in other fields.
We do not schedule interviews in person,
but applicants are encouraged to arrange
a visit to the department by calling
718-636-3630. A TOEFL score of 600
(paper)/250 (computer) /100 (Internet)
is required of international students.
Applicants for admission to
the Master of Fine Art in
Communications Design (fall
entrance only) must be highly motivated
individuals who hold an undergraduate
degree in graphic design or related design
fields such as industrial or interior design,
architecture, fine arts, or media arts.
Exceptional individuals from disparate
disciplines may be admitted provisionally
and required to take design foundation
courses. All applicants must submit a
portfolio of work to be reviewed by an
Admissions Committee comprised of
faculty. Work included in the portfolio
may be personal work, professional
assignments, or course assignments done
in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Your portfolio should contain between
12 and 20 examples of your best work in
traditional or digital media. In addition
to the portfolio, the written statement of
purpose is given significant consideration.
The intent of this portfolio review is for
you to demonstrate creative potential and
provide enough information about you to
determine whether or not this program is
appropriate for you. Most important, the
Admissions Committee will determine
if you demonstrate the potential to
successfully complete the M.F.A. in
Communications Design.
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- For international applicants whose
first language is not English, a
minimum TOEFL score of 600
(paper)/250 (computer)/100
(internet) is required.
It is preferable for applicants for
admission to the Master of Science
in Communications Design or
Master of Science in Packaging
Design (fall entrance only) to hold an
undergraduate degree in graphic design
or related design fields such as industrial
or interior design, architecture, fine
arts, or media arts, but we give serious
consideration to applications from
individuals with degrees/backgrounds
from non-design fields such as business,
liberal arts, and the sciences who
demonstrate a strong aptitude for
graduate study. A qualifying program of
an additional six credits of prerequisite
classes may be required for these
applicants.
All applicants must submit a
portfolio of work to be reviewed by an
admissions committee comprised of
faculty. Work included in the portfolio
may be personal work, professional
assignments, or course assignments
done in an undergraduate or graduate
program. Your portfolio should contain
between 12 and 20 examples of your
best work in traditional or digital media.