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Moore College of Art and Design

Certificate Programs

Two New Certificate Programs!

Advance your career. Enrich your life.

The certificate programs at Moore offer a competitive edge, opportunities to develop technological skills and enhanced scope for personal enrichment. These programs provide instruction in some of today’s most exciting and rewarding fields of study: Art & Design Fundamentals, Digital Media for Print & Web, Digital Photography, Fashion Technology and Interior Decorating.

Certificate programs are of great value for beginners and those wishing to make career transitions as well as established professionals wishing to maintain proficiency in these rapidly developing fields. All of the programs are grounded on the mastery of basic concepts and technological resources such as computer-assisted drafting for interior decorating students and understanding of the MAC computer environment and essential software programs for digital media students. Higher level and specialty courses build upon these fundamentals and insights into the business world, helping students use their Moore experience to achieve career success and lasting achievement.

The Certificate Programs at Moore meet the needs of the competitive and rapidly changing world of ar t and design by providing a comprehensive foundational sequence of courses within today’s most exciting and rewarding fields of study: Art & Design Fundamentals; Digital Media for Print & Web; Digital Photography; Fashion Studies and Interior Decorating. Moore is also pleased to announce a new certificate program in Business Management for Ar t & Design beginning Spring 2010.

The certificates are ideal for men and women seeking a structured program or a credential representing completion of a rigorous course of study from a prestigious professional college of art and design with a nationally acclaimed history. All certificate programs are open to anyone interested in pursuing a certificate for professional and personal growth.

Each of the required courses meets one evening per week for ten weeks or on Saturdays for ten weeks. Students can complete the program at their own pace or can aim to complete the program in one year by enrolling in two 10-week courses each quar ter. While electives are not required, students are highly encouraged to tailor their education with electives to work toward a specific interest or career goal.

To earn the certificate, courses must be taken on a credit basis. The certificate program sequence is suggested and some courses have prerequisites that can be met through equivalent experience. Students who have had duplicate courses may substitute other courses with the prior approval of the Continuing Education Department. All courses include homework assignments requiring significant time commitments. Students should contact the Continuing Education department for course details, sample syllabi, and course advisement.

Once enrolled in a Certificate Program, students have access to resources and services of Moore College. The acclaimed Lock’s Career Center provides career-related information to students and is a lifelong resource for certificate graduates seeking assistance with their continued professional development. The Center offers individual career coaching sessions and maintains a database of current employment oppor tunities. The Connelly Library provides access to materials and resources to assist students in their academic studies. The collection consists of circulating and reference books, periodicals, slides, picture files and more. Certificate students also have regular access to The Galleries at Moore exhibitions, receptions and various programs; and the computer lab.

To enroll in a certificate program, students must submit a personal statement and a $25 certificate fee. The personal statement must briefly explain why you want to enroll in the certificate program; your educational and / or professional background; and the role you anticipate the program will play in helping you reach your goals. Students may enroll at anytime during the year. For fur ther information and course advising, contact the Continuing Education office at 215.965.4030, ce@moore.edu or visit our website: www.moore.edu/go/ce.

Art & Design Fundamentals - NEW

Students in the Art & Design Fundamentals program acquire timeless fundamental skills that provide tools for creativity, as well as a foundation for more advanced studies. The awarding of the certificate acknowledges the time and discipline required to engage in a rigorous curriculum of creative studies that will help differentiate students in today's workplace.
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Digital Media For Print & Web

Moore's Digital Media for Print & Web Certificate is the only certificate program in the region that offers instruction in both print and web design. The program offers men and women industry-specific training in communications, graphics and printing.
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Digital Photography - NEW

The Digital Photography Certificate prorgam is designed to ensure building a thorough body of work and a professional portfolio. The program goal is to foster a passion and to provide the tools needed to stand out in the world of photography.
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Fashion Technology

The Fashion Technology Certificate program provides a comprehensive program in technical and computer-aided design skills for fashion professionals needing to upgrade their expertise in these areas and for individuals interested in acquiring a background that would enable them to enter the fashion field.
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Interior Decorating

The Interior Decorating Certificate program is a sequential curriculum designed to provide the latest working knowledge of the interior decorating field. Students learn the principles of design, color, freehand and technical drawing, as well as history of furniture and decorative arts.
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