Program Description
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in Music is designed to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs for students who wish to complete a Bachelor in Fines Arts (BFA) degree in Music, a Bachelor’s of Music (BM) degree, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Music. The curriculum provides General Education courses required of liberal arts students and music specialization courses required by four year institutions. The purpose of the AFA degree is to provide the first two years of preparation for those students interested in careers in applied music.
The AFA degree is not part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and is not uniformly transferable to all 16 state universities and colleges in the North Carolina University System.
The degree focuses on continued training in Music to enhance performance skills of students seeking competitive admission to bachelor’s degree programs. Upon transfer, students will still be required to meet the General Education Core requirements of the receiving college or university as well as foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements of the receiving college or university. The AFA in Music is also appropriate for students who want additional training in music for their present career, without the need to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Recommended Courses
| Code | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| MUS-111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS-151 | Class Music | 1 |
| Other Required Hours | 1-4 | |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| ______ | Social/Behav Science Core | 3 |
| Second Semester Credits | ||
| *ENG-112 | Writing/ Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| MUS-121 | Music Theory | 4 |
| MUS-152 | Class Music II | 1 |
| MUS-161 | Applied Music I | 2 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 2 |
| Mathematics Core | 3-4 | |
| Total Credits |
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Articulate and critique different fine art theories.
- Demonstrate the ability to collect, interpret, and formulate conclusions from data using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Write and speak with clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
- Demonstrate how historical, philosophical, cultural, global, and socioeconomic factors affect human interactions and behaviors.
Transfer Opportunities
All courses within the AFA will transfer to UNC – System schools; however, universities without BFA degrees may transfer specialized music courses as electives.
Academic advisors are the best source of information in meeting audition requirements for university programs.
Degree information
Select Degree Requirements to review the requirements for the Associate in Fine Arts: Arts Degree.
Contact Information
Music Faculty – Chauncey Stevenson, Email (252)638-7357
Dean, Liberal Arts and University Transfer – Betty Hatcher, Email (252)638-3745
