Josh Gaetjen, M.F .A., Program Head
914-764-3015
JGaetjen@mercy.edu

Admission Requirements:

• In addition to applying for general admission to the College, applicants must apply separately to and be formally accepted by the Design and Animation Program. Visit the program’s How To Apply page [applyartdesign.mercy.edu] for detailed information on submitting your portfolio.
• Applicants must submit a portfolio of art work to be reviewed by the Portfolio Review Admission Committee.
• Admission procedures are available on the department website: artdesign.mercy.edu. Applicants are encourage to contact the program head with any questions regarding the portfolio review process.
• Students who are not prepared to submit a portfolio may be able to enroll in CART 200 - Drawing I , with permission of the program head, and work from this course may be used to complete the portfolio review. Contact the program head with any questions regarding this opportunity.

General Requirements:

• Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 in all attempted and completed major courses. If the GPA in the major is less than 2.5, the student will be subject to a formal assessment of his/her aptitude for the subject matter and standing in the program and may be dismissed from the major.
• Students may be required to repeat or take additional courses to achieve the required GPA.
• Several courses have a minimum grades requirement of B-. Students must repeat classes if their grades fall below the mandated requirement.
• There is a 21-credit residency requirement for the concentration in Design + Animation.
• Students should enroll in CART 110 , CART 120 , & CART 200 , in their first fall semester.

Minimal Technical Standards

The following technical standards, required to satisfactorily complete projects in program classes, deemed essential for performance as a competent designer, are required for admission, continuation and graduation from the Mercy College Design + Animation Program:

Essential Requirements

1. Capable of lifting and/or carrying up to 30 pounds from floor to waist level. (positioning/moving drawing horses, painting palettes, easels and drawing boards)
2. Ability to tolerate walking and standing for sustained periods of time. (working at an easel in drawing or painting courses, acting out character animation proposals, standing while trimming paper as frequently required in all design classes)
3. Capable of using large and fine motor skills to develop and execute design projects. (creating and trimming poster mock ups)
4. Capable of using hands and arms to handle, install, position and move materials.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Students who choose the major concentration in Design + Animation must complete: