Moore College of Art and Design

Moore – an introduction.

• Sarah Worthington Peter founded the Philadelphia School of Design for Women in 1848. The College became Moore College of Art & Design in 1989.
• Moore offers ten majors, each leading to a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree. These include: Art Education, Art History, Curatorial Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts 2D or 3D, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography & Digital Illustration and Textile Design.
• The College is committed to maintaining an intimate learning environment. With an average population of 500 undergraduate students, and a student to faculty ratio of 8:1, each student receives the mentoring and support she needs to realize her artistic vision.
• Moore provides students with the opportunity to create a customized learning experience, offering 17 program minors to complement their areas of focus.
• For individuals looking to continue their education or launch a new career, Moore offers Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs in Interior Design and Art Education, and Graduate Programs in Studio Art, Interior Design and Art Education.
• For aspiring artists, Moore offers the Young Artists Workshop, a coeducational program offered on weekends during the school year, and on weekdays over the summer. Moore’s Summer Art & Design Institute for high school women is an intensive pre-college residency program.
• Required internship and suggested study abroad programs are a critical part of our curriculum.
• The Locks Career Center for Women in the Arts supports students and alumnae in their professional pursuits throughout their career.
• The Art Shop provides students and alumnae with a space to sell and display their work.