Co-ops at Moore
Immerse yourself in your future career while experiencing a co-op at Moore College of Art & Design.
Through a co-op, industry leaders help guide you on your career journey with real-world, hands-on projects. You can explore potential career paths, strengthen your skills, gain valuable industry knowledge and build your professional network—all while earning academic credits.
Learn more about our co-op programs by major:
Film & Digital Cinema (required)
A Film & Digital Cinema co-op allows you to step out of the classroom and into production houses, sound studios, editing houses, media departments, sports arenas and more for real-world experience.
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Complete a co-op of your choosing during the Spring semester of your junior year
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Co-ops take the place of two Film & Digital Cinema courses in your Spring courseload, allowing you to earn a total of six credits
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The amount of time spent completing the co-op should be equivalent to time spent on two courses
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Not all co-op experiences are guaranteed to be paid
Photography (optional)
Work alongside an industry professional and get crucial, on-the-job experience to develop the skills you need to succeed.
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Complete a semester-long co-op of your choosing
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Co-ops take the place of two Photography electives in your courseload, allowing them to earn a total of six credits
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Submit a prospectus form to the Chair of the department detailing the scope of the co-op opportunity
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You must obtain at least five of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies through your co-op: Career Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork and Technology
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You must complete 75 hours of work with your co-op host and give a public presentation on your experience during BFA Final Exams & Critiques
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Not all co-op experiences are guaranteed to be paid
