Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre (A.F.A.)

The Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Theatre. The AFA in Theatre at Central Piedmont is part of the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina Baccalaureate of Arts (BA) Programs and the North Carolina Community College System Associate in Fine Arts in Theater/Drama Programs.  The AFA in Theatre has two tracks allowing students to specialize in either Performance or Technical Theatre. The AFA  in Theatre requires 30 hours of general education core courses and 30 semester hours of courses in Theatre. Transfer students should contact the senior (four-year) institution for specific transfer requirements.

Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre (A10800)

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
ENG 231	American Literature I
ENG 232	American Literature II
ENG 241	British Literature I
ENG 242	British Literature II
Select one of the following courses:		3.0
ART 111	Art Appreciation
ART 114	Art History Survey I
ART 115	Art History Survey II
ENG 231	American Literature I
ENG 232	American Literature II
ENG 241	British Literature I
ENG 242	British Literature II
MUS 110	Music Appreciation
MUS 112	Introduction to Jazz
PHI 215	Philosophical Issues
PHI 240	Introduction to Ethics
Select one of the following courses:		3.0
HIS 111	World Civilizations I
HIS 112	World Civilizations II
HIS 131	American History I
HIS 132	American History II
Select two of the following courses:		6.0
ECO 251	Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 252	Principles of Macroeconomics
POL 120	American Government
PSY 150	General Psychology
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology
Select one of the following courses:		3.0
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra
Select one of the following:		4.0
AST 111 &	Descriptive Astronomy and Descriptive Astronomy Lab
AST 151 &	General Astronomy I and General Astronomy I Lab
BIO 110	Principles of Biology
BIO 111	General Biology I
CHM 151	General Chemistry I
GEL 111	Geology
PHY 110 &	Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physics Lab
Major Requirements
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1.0
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation	3.0
DRA 211	Theatre History I	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
DRA118		3.0
Acting/Technical Track		10.0
Total Credits		60

Acting Track:
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I	3.0
Select 7 credit hours of the following courses:		7.0
DRA 120	Voice for Performance
DRA 124	Readers Theatre
DRA 132	Stage Movement
DRA 131	Acting II
DRA 142	Costuming
DRA 145	Stage Make-Up
DRA 171	Play Production II
DRA 175	Teleplay Production I
DRA 240	Lighting for the Theatre
DRA 260	Directing
DRA 270	Play Production III
MUS 125	Aural Skills I
MUS 131	Chorus I
MUS 151V	Class Music I (Voice I)
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I
Total Credits		10

Technical Track:
DRA 144	Introduction to the Basic Priniciples and Building Blocks for Costume, Scenery, Lighting, Projection and Sound Design for Live Entertainment	3.0
Select 7 credit hours of the following courses:		7.0
DRA 120	Voice for Performance
DRA 131	Acting II
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I
DRA 142	Costuming
DRA 145	Stage Make-Up
DRA 171	Play Production II
DRA 175	Teleplay Production I
DRA 240	Lighting for the Theatre
DRA 260	Directing
DRA 270	Play Production III
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I
Total Credits		10

Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre (A10800) 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 drama/theatre.  This plan is based on the program requirements of the 2025-2026 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. 

Theater Performance Track (A10800P)

Plan of Study Grid

Term I		Credits
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1.0
COM 231	Public Speaking	3.0
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3.0
	Credits	13
Term II
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3.0
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation	3.0
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3.0
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
	Credits	15
Term III
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3.0
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3.0
	Credits	6
Term IV
HIS 111	World Civilizations I	3.0
Track Elective		3.0
DRA 118	Script Analysis for Actors, Directors and/or Designers	3.0
ENG 241	British Literature I	3.0
	Credits	12
Term V
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	4.0
PSY 150	General Psychology	3.0
DRA 211	Theatre History I	3.0
Track Elective		3.0
Track Elective		1.0
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	60

Technical Theater Track (A10800T)

Plan of Study Grid

Term I		Credits
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1.0
COM 231	Public Speaking	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
DRA 144	Introduction to the Basic Priniciples and Building Blocks for Costume, Scenery, Lighting, Projection and Sound Design for Live Entertainment	3.0
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3.0
	Credits	13
Term II
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation	3.0
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3.0
Track Elective		3.0
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3.0
	Credits	15
Term III
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3.0
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3.0
	Credits	6
Term IV
DRA 118	Script Analysis for Actors, Directors and/or Designers	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
ENG 241	British Literature I	3.0
HIS 111	World Civilizations I	3.0
	Credits	12
Term V
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	4.0
DRA 211	Theatre History I	3.0
Track Elective		3.0
Track Elective		1.0
PSY 150	General Psychology	3.0
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	60