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Wizarding Tabletop Game Designer
Imaginative Character Designer
Mind-Bending 2D or 3D animator
Visionary Film or TV Producer
Award-winning Movie Director
Pioneering Music Video Director
Tech-savvy User Experience (UX) Designer
Strategic Branding Specialist
Awe-inspiring Scientific or Medical Illustrator
Hip Restaurant Interior Designer
Essential Design Consultant
Welcome to Moore
Ever wish your passion for art and design could become the thing you do for a living? That you could find a nurturing environment where you'll be surrounded by people who share your interests, goals and ambitions for professional success? That you could one day be ready to go out and build a career doing what you love? Well, you've found the right place.
Welcome to Moore College of Art & Design. Our bright, airy and safe campus, located in Philadelphia's museum and cultural district, is the perfect place for you to grow as a creative professional while having the time of your life. We're proud to be an inclusive and innovative learning and living environment for women, nonbinary, trans and gender-nonconforming artists and designers who want to build creative careers of significant impact in fields that need broader diversity and representation.
And if you're wondering how to pay for college, never fear: 100% of Moore students receive some form of financial assistance, in either scholarships, grants or additional awards to assist with the cost of tuition! That means more time spent focusing on your studies and less time worrying about how to pay for college.
In other words: You're really going to love it here.
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I love the education I am receiving here. Students are encouraged by their instructors to develop their skills, as well as their style, and advocate for social change through art and design. Besides the extraordinary community at Moore, I am also surrounded by amazing artists who inspire me and make me want to work harder.
MEET YOUR TEAM
We boast a 7:1 student to faculty ratio, which means tons of one-on-one, personalized attention in the classroom, where you need it most. All Moore faculty members come to the classroom with an incredible combination of technical skill and real-world expertise. In the past year alone, Moore faculty have had work featured on television shows, won awards for their books, ventured out on art-fueled road trips, designed clothes for Hollywood celebrities…and the list goes on.
As a Moore student, your faculty will encourage you to strive for academic excellence while prioritizing creative exploration and self-expression—all the things that make a great artist or designer. They’ll be your coaches AND your proud fans from the sidelines as you grow your potential and succeed in achieving your goals.
You'll also have the full support of our staff, who are here to make sure you succeed and to provide a uniquely nurturing and individualized experience. You'll get to know everyone from the Student Affairs staff to the friendly folks at Sage Dining who make our delicious meals. They might even memorize your order at the Moore Café.
Photo: Steve Weinik.
I loved being at Moore from the moment I visited. I knew it was the exact environment I wanted for my college education. It’s very open and nonjudgmental and good for expressing creativity and individuality. I’ve been able to grow my skill set so much, and the professors here are so great. They’ve taught me how to manage my time and how to express myself while engaging in challenging work. I am so glad I made the decision to come to Moore.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
We value diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of life, inside and outside the classroom. In fact, you'll notice our warm and inviting atmosphere as soon as you step foot onto our campus. There's a place for everyone here—and it's the culture that will make your experience as special as it can be.
The friends you make at Moore will be your friends for life. With them by your side, you'll be able to accomplish anything—and you'll share exciting and memorable experiences outside of the classroom, too. Explore Philadelphia's countless cultural attractions. Join one of the many active student clubs focused on diversity, major-specific interests, entertainment and more. (Yes, we do have a Minecraft Club, thanks for asking.)
Attend student events like Late Night Breakfast at the end of each semester, eat cake in celebration of our founder on Sarah Peter Day, and attend a yoga class…taught by Moore’s president, Cathy Young! And if you don't already, be prepared to take Halloween VERY seriously. 👻👽🎃
One of the things that makes Moore so special is its ability to be so progressive, and a safe place for young creatives, for women and nonbinary and trans individuals, giving them opportunities to be in fields where they are underrepresented. Moore is also constantly evaluating the creative fields, opening up new avenues for students. I really don't know of any other place like that.
IT PAYS TO BE CREATIVE
At Moore, you’ll be trained to get the job you want and to excel at that job. And that doesn’t happen by accident. Moore students learn skills that are crucial to landing a great job after college—that includes soft skills like interviewing, networking, presenting ideas and creative problem-solving. Our fabulous Locks Career Center provides training and support to all students and alumni. You’ll be connected to them for life!
Did you know that 97% of 2022 Moore alumni are already working or enrolled in graduate school just one year after graduation? A whopping 91% of those students are already working in their field of study! 😱🏆 PLUS: 100% of Moore students receive a paid internship opportunity between their junior and senior years. That opportunity often leads to a first job offer or a connection that can kick start your career!
After you graduate, you'll be a proud Moore alum, joining 175 years (!) of trailblazers who attended Moore to pursue careers in art and design, including the first woman to design a postage stamp, Project Runway winners, Emmy Award–winning costume designers, and Pulitzer Prize–winning photographers. Moore alumni are shaping new fields like gaming and special-needs art education, and they’re entrepreneurs with successful independent design studios and creative companies.
One day, that's going to be you.
Photo: Kia Weatherspoon '10, Interior Design (center), entrepreneur and founder of Determined by Design.
I didn’t feel welcomed in a lot of spaces in my high school. Then, coming here, I loved Moore so much that I wanted to be involved. I've grown so much as a leader, and it’s helped me take on more responsibility, learn how to balance and tackle things. I am a completely different person than I was when I walked in here four years ago.
YOU BELONG AT MOORE
Our tagline is “The World Needs Moore,” and we say this in order to underscore the value of our programs and the potential of our graduates. We produce artists, designers, leaders and entrepreneurs that the market not only wants, but desperately needs.
In creative industries that have historically left out underrepresented voices and viewpoints, Moore students and alumni have the opportunity and skills to truly make a difference and to push those industries to the next level. That’s what it’s all about—and if that excites you, inspires you, and motivates you, then you belong at Moore. It’s as simple as that.
Your voice is powerful. Your voice is needed. The world needs Moore because the world needs you.
Photo: Steve Weinik.
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