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Associate of Fine Arts, A.F.A. - Degree Plan

61 Hours

The Associate of Fine Arts degree prepares graduates for participation in the student’s declared discipline or industry: creative writing, music, theatre, or visual art. Graduates demonstrate proficiency in the techniques and skills relevant to their discipline and use tools necessary for professional practice. A key outcome of the degree is a portfolio of work that may be used for employment or further academic study.

ADVISING SHEET:

Associate of Fine Arts, Art Option, A.F.A. - Advising Sheet  

Associate of Fine Arts, Creative Writing Option, A.F.A. - Advising Sheet  

Associate of Fine Arts, Music Option, A.F.A. - Advising Sheet 

Associate of Fine Arts, Theatre Option, A.F.A. - Advising Sheet  

 

English Composition (6 Hours)

Social Science Courses (3 Hours)

Mathematics (3 Hours)

Natural Science (4 Hours)

Choose one Option from Below:

Creative Writing Option

Social Sciences (3 hours) see previous list

Natural Sciences (4 hours) see previous list

American History (3 hours)

Creative Writing (6 Hours)

Literature (6 Hours)

Literature Electives (9 Hours)

Creative Writing Electives (6 Hours)

Foreign Language (6 Hours)

Capstone Portfolio Project (2 Hours)

Theatre Option

Theatre Core (27 Hours)

Theatre Electives (18 hours) Six Courses Are Required For 18 Hours;

Professional Experiences

(AFA students will also be required to participate in an internship or submit a final portfolio/performance

ART Option

Art Core (30 Hours)

Art Electives (15 Hours)

Five courses are required for 15 hours; students should be mindful of prerequisites and see an art advisor

Music Option

Music Core (18-19 Hours)

Music Directed Electives (26-27 Hours)

Students should be mindful of prerequisites and see a music advisor

Possible Placement Requirements

These courses are for developing college level skills.

**Students scoring 77 or below on the Accuplacer Classic Reading, 251 or below on the Accuplacer Next Generation Placement Test, or 18 or below on the ACT Reading Placement Test shall enroll into either ENGA 0033  or ENGA 0091  during their first or second semester in college and each subsequent semester, if necessary, until the course is successfully completed.

NWACC strongly recommends that students enroll in English and math preparatory courses within the first two semesters.

The Associate of Fine Arts degree prepares graduates for participation in the student’s declared discipline or industry: creative writing, music, theatre, or visual art. Graduates demonstrate proficiency in the techniques and skills relevant to their discipline and use tools necessary for professional practice. A key outcome of the degree is a portfolio of work that may be used for employment or further academic study.