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
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation
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 211	Theatre History I	3.0
DRA 212	Theatre History II	3.0
Acting/Technical Track:		22.0
Total Credits		60

Acting Track:
DRA 120	Voice for Performance	3.0
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
DRA 142	Costuming	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
DRA 171	Play Production II	3.0
Select one of the following courses:		1.0
DRA 131	Acting II
DRA 132	Stage Movement
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation
DRA 145	Stage Make-Up
DRA 112	Literature of the Theatre
DRA 270	Play Production III
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I
Total Credits		22

Technical Track:
DRA 120	Voice for Performance	3.0
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
DRA 141	Stagecraft II	3.0
DRA 142	Costuming	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
Select one of the following courses:		1.0
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation
DRA 112	Literature of the Theatre
DRA 145	Stage Make-Up
DRA 171	Play Production II
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I
Total Credits		22

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 2024-2025 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
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3.0
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3.0
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
	Credits	13
Term II
DRA 120	Voice for Performance	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3.0
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	4.0
	Credits	16
Term III
MUS 110	Music Appreciation	3.0
	Credits	3
Term IV
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I	3.0
DRA 211	Theatre History I	3.0
DRA 171	Play Production II	3.0
HIS 111	World Civilizations I	3.0
ENG 231	American Literature I	3.0
	Credits	15
Term V
PSY 150	General Psychology	3.0
DRA 142	Costuming	3.0
DRA 212	Theatre History II	3.0
COM 231	Public Speaking	3.0
DRA 111 or DRA 145	Theatre Appreciation or Stage Make-Up	3.0
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	62

Technical Theater Track (A10800T)

Plan of Study Grid

Term I		Credits
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	1.0
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3.0
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3.0
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3.0
DRA 140	Stagecraft I	3.0
	Credits	13
Term II
DRA 130	Acting I	3.0
DRA 142	Costuming	3.0
DRA 170	Play Production I	3.0
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3.0
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	4.0
	Credits	16
Term III
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation	3.0
	Credits	3
Term IV
DRA 135	Acting for the Camera I	3.0
DRA 211	Theatre History I	3.0
DRA 171	Play Production II	3.0
HIS 111	World Civilizations I	3.0
ENG 231	American Literature I	3.0
	Credits	15
Term V
PSY 150	General Psychology	3.0
DRA 141	Stagecraft II	3.0
DRA 212	Theatre History II	3.0
COM 231	Public Speaking	3.0
DRA 120	Voice for Performance	3.0
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	62