Fine Arts, Visual Arts AFA Option, AFA

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

Program Outcomes:

Upon graduating with an AFA in Visual Arts program, students will be able to:

• understand elements and principles of art and design by using related problem-solving skills to organize, analyze and interpret visual information.
• explain the significance of major periods and works in the history of art.
• effectively use techniques and materials of various disciplines with knowledge of the traditional and contemporary practices of the area. 
• effectively choose materials, techniques, form and content to engage in substantive self-directed artistic activity.
• evaluate their own work and the work of others. 

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.