architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.

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1 Office of Undergraduate Admissions Pratt InstItute 200 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE U.S. TEAR HERE To learn more about PraTT Complete an interest form at return the reply card, or call us at or After completing an interest form, you will receive a catalog and will also receive s from us about open houses, application instructions, and financial aid. Even if you are returning the card or calling, we encourage you to complete the interest form. We would be happy to arrange a campus tour and portfolio review. Call to arrange a visit. apply online at architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness. frank Gehry office of PublIc relations and communications 4661_1.10

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3 HIGGINS HALL is home to Pratt s School of Architecture. The historic Brooklyn building was erected in 1890 and recently received an addition.

4 Pratt institute Looking out over the hometown skyline, it would probably be easier to make a list of buildings that haven t involved Pratt people than a list of those that have. No matter where you live, you ve probably gazed upon or been in a structure designed by a Pratt graduate. Founded in 1887; private, non-profit Bachelor s, Master s, and Associate s degrees offered fall 2009 Enrollment 2,998 undergraduate, 1,709 graduate FALL 2009 Freshman class Approximately 600 students Average Student Faculty Ratio 11 to 1

5 Winston Churchill said: we shape our buildings, our buildings shape us. With this in mind, architecture becomes the medium through which we account for ourselves as a society, and, at the same time, attempt to leave an imprint on civilization. This brings up a fundamental question about the role of the architect in contemporary life. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Association of Colleges and Schools; Council on Interior Design (formerly FIDER); National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB).

6 should architects be poets or pragmatists? At Pratt the short answer is: both. The architect is given the ability to design structures that materially contain and protect us while they address our intellectual, aesthetic, and human needs. The balance between theory and practice is critical and is gained only through rigorous exposure to these diverse elements. Rankings by DesignIntelligence 2010 Interior Design was ranked second nationally. Industrial Design was ranked second nationally. Architecture was ranked fifteenth nationally.

7 Is there another city where only a few blocks separate works in progress from some of the finest historic buildings in this country? The coexistence of cutting edge design and historic construction gives the New York cityscape its unique dynamic, one that has long inspired Pratt students and propelled Pratt alumni to international recognition. No wonder Pratt has a reputation as one of the nation s leading design schools.

8 should you consider architecture? Do you have a knack for observing and drawing, for devising clever solutions to mundane problems? Do you see things in an inventive way? Do you see the world in terms of visual composition and spatial relationships? If you answered yes to these questions, you should consider the field of architecture. Scholarships Generous merit scholarships awarded

9 more important, you should consider pratt where architecture students can pursue their other interests by taking elective courses in the School of Art and Design in such areas as industrial design, fashion, drawing, painting, illustration, interior design, graphic design, and printmaking. Since architects, in practice, may design everything from decorative objects, furniture and clothing to wall treatments and gardens, Pratt provides the perfect place to begin exploring these other areas of design. Pratt Institute attracts students The School of Architecture from 49 states and 70 countries, creating a truly international atmosphere. offers a five-year professional accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree as well as a four-year degree in Construction Management.

10 a few alumni accomplishments: Madeline Burke Principal, Gensler & Associates Architects peter Capone Partner, Durrell Stone & Associates P.C. robert Cioppa Partner, Kohn Pederson Fox Associates P.C. malcolm Holzman Partner, Holzman Moss Architecture denis Kuhn Principal, Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects P.C. theodore Liebman Partner, The Liebman Melting Partnership Lenore Lucey Executive Vice President, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards raquel Ramati President, Raquel Ramati Associates, Inc. George Ranalli George Ranalli Architects Alan Schwartzman Partner, Davis, Brody & Associates paul Silver Partner, Davis, Brody & Associates Harry Simmons Jr. Owner, Simmons Architects Annabelle Selldorf Principal, Selldorf Architects robert h. Siegel Partner, Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects LLP John Winkler Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP carlos Zapata Partner, Carlos Zapata Studio peter Zumthor Peter Zumthor, Architect

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13 Catalog request check an area of interest: four-year Programs advertising art direction architecture (5-year) animation (traditional) animation (dig i t a l ) art and design education art history construction management critical and Visual studies digital arts fashion design fine arts Graphic design illustration industrial design interior design film/video photography Writing First Name and Middle Initial Last Name Entrance Date: Fall or Spring, and Year Street Address City, State, Zip Code and Country Daytime Phone all photography 2008 bob handelman two-year Programs Graphic design/illustration (transfer) painting-drawing (transfer) Graphic design illustration digital design and interactive media TEAR HERE High School s Name Please print in uppercase letters with black ink. I would like more information. Send me information on your Pre-College program.