Undergraduate Studies
With a host of exciting majors and minors, and the foundational classes geared towards success, our BFA programs will prepare you for the creative career of your dreams.
Ten majors, 15 minors and the foundation you need to succeed. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) undergraduate programs are designed to cultivate your individual talents. Our dedicated and experienced faculty will be with you every step of the way as you develop research capacity and resilience, as well as the technical, conceptual and professional skills that are most essential to building an inspiring and lasting career.
All first-year Moore students begin with the first-year Foundation experience and then choose their academic path, with ten exciting majors and 15 minors to choose from and a range of exciting classes in Creative & Critical Studies. That's not all—scroll down to learn about everything we have in store!
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Your Future Starts Here.
As a BFA student, you'll get the tools you need to succeed in your field.
97%of our 2022 BFA Alumni are employed or in graduate school just one year out from graduation!*
* Employment percentage based on a 83% survey response rate.
100%of BFA students receive some form of financial assistance
Whether that assistance comes in the form of scholarships, grants or additional awards, qualified students can focus on earning their degrees without excessive concern over how to fund their educations.
100%of BFA students across all majors earn paid internships!
Moore is the only art and design college that provides a $1,000 paid internship for every student—many of which open doors to future opportunities.
Explore Your BFA Experience
Which major will you choose? Which minor? And what can you expect from your experience as an undergraduate? Read on to find out.
BFA Programs
Choose from ten exciting majors and build the skills, resilience and artistic capacity essential to building an impactful career in art and design.
Minors
Expand your creative and technical palette, and enhance your undergraduate experience, with exciting 15 minors that will give you an edge.
Foundation and Creative & Critical Studies
Every undergraduate student starts their journey at Moore in first-year Foundation classes that set the stage for what's to come. Creative & Critical Studies classes run parallel to your major throughout your time at Moore and contribute to a well-rounded education.
International Studies
The world is at your fingertips, thanks to our annual two-week international study program, and opportunities for summer travel fellowships.
Academic Resources
We are here to help you succeed! Take advantage of physical resources, like the Connelly Library and Margaret Minik Writers Studio, and benefit from the know-how of Locks Career Center staff.
4 + 1 Program
Open to all Moore undergraduate students! An extra year at Moore gets you a Master's degree in Art Education or Socially Engaged Art.
Moore is a Yellow Ribbon School
Moore College of Art & Design is proud to participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program. As a Yellow Ribbon school, Moore provides additional financial assistance to veterans and dependents of veterans who qualify for 100% of Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefits.
To learn about eligibility criteria, reach out to Grace Taylor, VA School Certifying Official at Moore College of Art & Design by calling (215) 965-4042 or sending an email to gtaylor@moore.edu.
Undergraduate Spotlight
"My professors have had the biggest contribution to my improvement in such a competitive field. I love taking in as much as I can and seeing myself improve as a designer from semester to semester."
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"Moore is challenging. You need to be dedicated, ambitious and take art seriously. The professors will push you. If you come in prepared, you will leave with invaluable skills and knowledge."
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