The Moore College of Art and Design

Date: May 10 2013
Major: Education (This Major's Salary over time)
Even though this is a small school, each department is very different so I can only comment about Art Education and the Fine Arts (3D) departments.

Some of the professors in Art Ed were helpful, others not so much. What makes the Art Education department shine (if you get a BFA, full-time) is the expectations placed upon the students. The department will weed out people that do not genuinely want to teach and this probably accounts for a fair amount of the drop out rate of the school. When I started as a teacher in Philly after graduation, I was very surprised that Moore truly is well respected within the city.

In 3D Fine Art, again the competitiveness and the workaholic tendencies are the best thing about the program. Many students in this major felt as though the school neglects the 3D facilities and health and safety. Other majors require more current technology and it seems like Fine Art is last in getting improved facilities and that can be hazardous in a sculpture studio.

Overall, the Art Education majors felt a bit less respected by the Fine Art faculty. Sometimes it was fair because when students sign up for a major that requires students to overload on classes they need to be prepared to work harder. The Art Education program requires students to take classes in many different media, which is essential for teaching and I feel that I was well-prepared by Moore because of this.