Associate in Fine Arts in Music (A.F.A.)
The Associate in Fine Arts Degree in music is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in music. The AFA in Music is part of the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina Baccalaureate of Fine Arts (BFA) Programs and the North Carolina Community College System Associate in Fine Arts in Music (AFAMU) Programs. The AFA requires 26 semester hours of general education core courses and 36 semester hours of courses in music. Transfer students should contact the senior (four-year) institution for specific transfer requirements.
Associate in Fine Arts Degree (A10700)
The Associate in Fine Arts degree in music is awarded for study leading toward a career in music. The A.F.A. degree is not included in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. It requires 28 semester hours of General Education, with the remaining 38 hours devoted to skill development in the chosen area of concentration. Transfer to a senior institution is on a course-by-course basis along with the presentation of an audition, proficiency tests, or entrance exams for music. Students planning to transfer should contact the institution they plan to attend for specific transfer requirements.
Associate in Fine Arts in Music (A10700)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Select 4.0 credits from the following courses: | 4.0 | |
| Descriptive Astronomy and Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| General Astronomy I and General Astronomy I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Geology | ||
| Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| Music Theory: | ||
| MUS 121 | Music Theory I | 3.0 |
| MUS 125 | Aural Skills I | 1.0 |
| MUS 122 | Music Theory II | 3.0 |
| MUS 126 | Aural Skills II | 1.0 |
| MUS 221 | Music Theory III | 3.0 |
| MUS 225 | Aural Skills III | 1.0 |
| MUS 222 | Music Theory IV | 3.0 |
| MUS 226 | Aural Skills IV | 1.0 |
| Class Music: | ||
| MUS 151P | Class Music I (Piano I) | 1.0 |
| MUS 152P | Class Music II (Piano II) | 1.0 |
| MUS 251P | Class Music III (piano Iii) | 1.0 |
| MUS 252P | Class Music IV (piano Iv) | 1.0 |
| Applied Music: | ||
| MUS 161 | Applied Music I | 2.0 |
| MUS 162 | Applied Music II | 2.0 |
| MUS 261 | Applied Music III | 2.0 |
| MUS 262 | Applied Music IV | 2.0 |
| Music Ensembles: | ||
| Select 4.0 credits from the following courses: | 4.0 | |
| Chorus I | ||
| Chorus II | ||
| Band I | ||
| Band II | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Orchestra I | ||
| Orchestra II | ||
| Ensemble I | ||
| Ensemble II | ||
| Opera Production I | ||
| Class Music I | ||
| Opera Production II | ||
| Show Choir I | ||
| Chorus III | ||
| Chorus IV | ||
| Band III | ||
| Band IV | ||
| Jazz Ensemble III | ||
| Jazz Ensemble IV | ||
| Orchestra III | ||
| Orchestra IV | ||
| Ensemble III | ||
| Ensemble IV | ||
| Big Band | ||
| Opera Production III | ||
| Opera Production IV | ||
| Music History | ||
| Select 3.0 credits from the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II (In order to comply with bilateral agreements with four-year institutions, the Music Department strongly suggests that students complete both levels of Music History (MUS 271 and MUS 272). Please see your advisor for additional information.) | ||
| Total Credits | 61 | |
Associate in Fine Arts in Music (A10700) Suggested Course Sequence
The following is the suggested course plan if you would like to complete the Associate in Fine Arts and transfer to a four-year school to major in music. This plan is based on the program requirements of the 2023-2024 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. This plan is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 121 | Music Theory I | 3.0 |
| MUS 125 | Aural Skills I | 1.0 |
| MUS 161 | Applied Music I | 2.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| MUS 151P | Class Music I (Piano I) | 1.0 |
| MUS 131 | Chorus I or Jazz Ensemble I or Ensemble I (early Music Consort I) or Ensemble I (baroque Music Consort I) | 1.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Term II | ||
| MUS 122 | Music Theory II | 3.0 |
| MUS 126 | Aural Skills II | 1.0 |
| MUS 162 | Applied Music II | 2.0 |
| MUS 152P | Class Music II (Piano II) | 1.0 |
| MUS 132 | Chorus II or Jazz Ensemble II or Ensemble II (Early Music Consort II) or Ensemble II (Baroque Ensemble) | 1.0 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Term IV | ||
| MUS 221 | Music Theory III | 3.0 |
| MUS 225 | Aural Skills III | 1.0 |
| MUS 261 | Applied Music III | 2.0 |
| MUS 251P | Class Music III (piano Iii) | 1.0 |
| MUS 231 or MUS 235 | Chorus III or Jazz Ensemble III | 1.0 |
| MUS 271 | Music History I | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term V | ||
| MUS 222 | Music Theory IV | 3.0 |
| MUS 226 | Aural Skills IV | 1.0 |
| MUS 262 | Applied Music IV | 2.0 |
| MUS 252P | Class Music IV (piano Iv) | 1.0 |
| MUS 151T | Class Music I | 1.0 |
| MUS 272 | Music History II | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| MUS 232 or MUS 236 | Chorus IV or Jazz Ensemble IV | 1.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 65 | |