Upcoming Adult Courses
Spring 2023 PROGRAM DETAILS
- Registration Deadline: March 24, 2023
- Spring Session: April 10 - June 15, 2023
- 10-week courses available on weeknight evenings
- Individual course cost: $600 - $1040
- A mix of in-person and online offerings
There's never been a better time to enter the creative classroom! This spring, you're invited to explore art and design courses for adults in Moore's industry-standard facilities. Gain experience and fulfillment in the areas of your creative interests with our qualified instructors. Our quarterly adult programs are designed to prepare you for your creative career and enrichment goals within the fields of art and design.
"My instructor was so patient, always willing to help, and responded quickly to questions. Honestly, I was extremely nervous, but between the comprehensive recorded Zoom sessions and quick responses, it wasn't as scary as I thought. I ended up enjoying it and learned so much."
— Adult Student
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Digital Design
Get the creative design skills employers are seeking today! Enroll in a noncredit digital design course to add versatility to your professional portfolio and demonstrate a competitive edge.
COST: $798
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Photoshop and Illustrator and After Effects, oh my! Adobe Creative Suite provides boundless opportunities for imaginative professionals. In this course, develop proficiency in the basic design tools and protocols of Adobe Creative Suite’s major programs and unlock your inner creativity for personal projects, professional growth and beyond. This course will place a combined emphasis on acquiring hardware and software skills with an understanding of design fundamentals in contemporary digital design. Class projects include creating, importing and editing images, as well as text and graphics in a variety of formats to develop a better understanding of computer-aided design, digital workflow and visual communication. If you are interested in graphic design and looking to gain the technical skills to bring your ideas to life, this is the class for you!
Prerequisites: Basic computer and internet navigation skills.
Please note: this course is intended for students with basic or intermediate experience in the area of Digital Design.
COST: $798
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Learn processes, color management, and quality control procedures for graphic communications production. Acquire skills in all phases of prepress and preparation of full-color, print-ready digital files for service bureaus and printers. Best practices leading to professional output are emphasized. Pantone Matching System and four-color process CMYK applications are covered, as well as offset lithography, digital printing and specialty printing techniques.
Prerequisites: Digital Design: Intro to Adobe Creative Suite or equvalent knowledge.
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Explore Moore's Interior Design Studies Certificate program and view all 8 required courses! Our convenient, fully-online evening classes alternate quarterly and most students complete their certificate within 1-2 years. The easiest way to register is online! Questions? You can reach our team at ce@moore.edu or by calling 215.965.4030.
COST: $1040 ($520 per credit)
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Mondays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This introductory course is designed for aspiring or professional enthusiasts drawn to interior design and architecture who want to refresh or improve their foundational perspective drawing skills for the purpose of interior planning.
In this course, you will learn traditional drafting and rendering techniques, including space planning, elevation drawings, 1- and 2-point perspective and depicting finish materials. With your classmates, you will explore a variety of media for representing light, texture, color, value and form while developing an understanding of spatial relationships intrinsic to interior design. Throughout this course, you will gain the skills necessary to draw key portfolio pieces and commissioned works for interior designers, design magazines and architectural firms.
No prerequisites. Intermediate computer and internet skills are required for this course.
Please note: this course is intended for students with no previous drawing experience and should be taken as the first or second course in the Interior Design Studies Certificate sequence.
COST: $1040 ($520 per credit)
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This course provides an overview of the styles, movements, and major figures in the history of interior design and furniture. Participants explore important interiors as they trace stylistic developments in furniture, furnishings, and decorative materials through slide-illustrated discussion. Topics include the influence of technology, as well as cultural and social factors. Emphasis is on major contributions to shaping architecture and interior design today. This course may be taken at any point in the program.
Is this your 8th and final certificate course? Complete your Certificate Request Form here!
Prerequisites: No prerequisites. Intermediate computer and internet skills are required for this course.
Please note: this course is intended for students with no previous experience and should be taken as the first or second course in the Interior Design Studies Certificate sequence.
COST: $1040 ($520 per credit)
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This course surveys surface materials, finishes, products, the dimensions of color and the principles of color relationships that are fundamental for creating interior design solutions. Participants explore characteristics of a wide range of fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, ceramic, metal, glass, plastics, carpet and more to learn about their suitability for specific applications and their economic and ecological impact. Materials topics include availability, installation, transition, substructure and code considerations. Additionally, students will design comprehensive color schemes for residential and commercial settings, participants explore how the effective use of color is integral to purpose. Projects include a wide range of approaches and practical applications to develop a thorough understanding of materials and color’s relationship to form, space and light, expressive possibilities and technical knowledge for creative usage based on appropriate selection and methods for evaluating the sustainability of the built environment.
Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors, Interior Design Principles, and History of Furniture & Decorative Arts or equivalent professional experience
COST: $1040 ($520 per credit)
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
NOTICE: A non-Mac PC (ex: Microsoft) is required for all students registered in this course.
Designed for participants with no or minimal previous AutoCAD or SketchUp experience, this intensive course introduces the general concepts and applications of 2- and 3-dimensional computer-aided drafting (CAD). Using the most flexible and intuitive industry-standard programs, you will develop proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts, drawing basic and complex shapes, dimension drawings, plotting and printing. Class projects will immerse you in a designer’s world as you use this software to draft imaginative spaces 2D and 3D models, architectural drafts and technical drawings. Basic modeling and modification tools will be taught, along with organizing and controlling your model for easy design revisions and client presentations.
Digital Visualization students will learn the process for drafting interior rooms, elevations, floor plans, furniture plans, sections and details with step-by-step instruction. Gaining experience with AutoCAD and SketchUp is an important step toward a future career as an interior designer, engineer, architect, 3D visualizer or project manager. This course will give you the tools to design in 3D with creativity and confidence.
Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors and Interior Design Principles or equivalent experience. Intermediate PC and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.
Is this your 8th and final certificate course? Complete your Certificate Request Form here!
COST: $1040 ($520 per credit)
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Mondays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This course introduces the tools, techniques, and principles of lighting design that are basic to all interiors. Participants investigate materials, color, lighting fixtures, lighting selection, layout, and systems for establishing function and atmosphere. Specific topics include lamping, beam spread, color effects, illumination and calculation, and light manipulation. Projects focus on developing creative, functional lighting plans that meet the requirements for a range of interior spaces.
Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors, Interior Design Principles, History of Furniture & Decorative Arts, Interior Design: Materials & Color, Digital Visualization I: AutoCAD & SketchUp, and Digital Visualization II: Revit or equivalent experience. Intermediate PC and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.
Is this your 8th and final certificate course? Complete your Certificate Request Form here!
Studio Art
COST: $600
DURATION: 10 weeks
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, in person
Explore movement and form in this dynamic drawing class! Express yourself and your creative voice with unique mark-making and composition while exploring the classical foundations of drawing. Students in this class will be challenged with exciting dance-inspired figure drawing poses and observational drawing skills.
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We encourage those thinking about joining our upcoming session to connect with the Office of Continuing Education at ce@moore.edu or 215.965.4030.ACE Discounts & Credits
We offer discounts and credits for eligible ACE students. You may not register online if using a discount or paying by any means other than credit card. For additional information or any questions, please see Policies & Support for more info or contact the Continuing Education Office at ce@moore.edu | 215.965.4030.
10% Discount
ACE students 62 years of age or older are entitled to a 10% discount with age verification. Discounted registrations cannot be made online.
20% Discount
Moore’s BFA graduates are entitled to a 20% discount. Discounted registrations cannot be made online.
Act 48 Credit
All courses offer Pennsylvania-certified art educators the option to earn Act 48 credit in addition to credit.
