Fine Arts, Visual Arts AFA Option, AFA

Location(s): Scottsbluff

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An Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree prepares students for careers and/or advanced study at a four-year college or university. The degree consists of a core of general education courses with remaining courses focusing on specific fine arts curricula. Areas of focus within the AFA degrees include the following six options:

Interdisciplinary
Music
Music Performance
Musical Theatre
Theatre
Visual Arts

The degree requires 31 hours of general education courses and a minimum of 28-29 hours in a fine arts field of choice (art, music, or theatre). An interdisciplinary option is available with a core set of courses form art, theatre, and music totaling 20 hours and nine (9) elective hours.

Notes

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisor early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum to best suit their transfer goals.

Program Requirements

AFA General Education Core: 31 Credits

View listing of General Education Courses.

Written Communication Credits: 6
Oral Communication Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 6 (from two different alphas)
Math Credits: 3
Lab Science Credits: 4
Personal Development Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 6 (from two different alphas)

Note: Some general education requirements may be satisfied by other core courses. Please consult with an advisor for details.

Required AFA Core Courses or Electives: 29 Credits

(by Discipline)

Total AFA Credits: 60 Credits

Visual Arts AFA Option

Associate of Fine Arts (61 credits)
AFA.5007

Program Requirements

In addition to the required 31 general education credits, students seeking the theatre option are required to take an additional 21 required credits and nine (9) elective credits.