Moore College of Art and Design

Artists are curious by nature. Their interests are broad, yet focused. Moore offers its students the ability to create a customized learning experience by combining any of the 17 available minors to complement their major course of study.

To graduate with a minor, students must complete a minimum of 15 credits in a specific area of study outside of a chosen major. All credits earned toward a minor count toward the open “studio electives” of all majors. Approximately 20% of Moore students graduate with a minor. To explore the benefits of adding a minor, we recommend that students speak with an academic advisor or a department chair.

Fashion Design

The fashion design minor focuses on fashion skills relating to drawing, design, pattern making, draping and clothing construction. Students explore the history of the costume and computer applications for fashion and apparel fabrics.

Fine Arts: 2D

The department offers Fine Arts: 2D minors in four areas of concentration: Painting, printmaking, drawing and general fine arts. Students who wish to minor in fine arts: 2D are required to take 15 credits in one of the four areas of discipline during their time at the College. A minimum of one drawing class is required for all minors in this program. All students will have 4.5 elective credits to fill in these minors. The elective classes are offered for both the fall and spring semesters.

Fine Arts: 3D

Minors in fine arts: 3D allow students to pursue their interest in a specific 3D discipline such as sculpture, ceramics, small metals, welding or woodworking. Students can also choose 3D based courses that support a more diverse and interdisciplinary approach to the broader sculptural concerns of object-making, performance and situ installations.

Graphic Design

From packaging to promotions to publishing, the role of a graphic designer is constantly evolving. This carefully sequenced curriculum emphasizes fundamental traditions of design through concept development, image making, typography and technology.

Illustration

An illustration minor allows students from other disciplines to supplement their studies and enhance their overall work, as illustration is a skill that applies to all disciplines. Illustration Concepts and Practices I and II (3.0 credit hours) are required for all Illustration minors. These classes satisfy 6.0 credit hours. An additional 9.0 credit hours in other selected Illustration courses fulfill the 15.0 credit hour requirement for the minor. There are prerequisites for advanced course. Please contact the Illustration Department for more information.

Interior Design

A minor in interior design gives students the basic skills and provides many options to pursue areas of special interest such as design process, design drawing by hand or computer construction, history of interiors and design theory. An interior design minor gives students in related majors the opportunity to increase the breadth of their design and 3D experience.

Photography

Offered through the graphic design department, this course is for students in any major who want substantial experience in photography. Students explore the histories, traditions and techniques of photography and video, while being introduced to various cameras, development methods and more.

Textile Design

Textile design minors may be focused in print design, woven design or a combination of both areas of study. These programs introduce students to the vocabulary, techniques, materials and design skills necessary in the field of textile design.