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The Associate in Arts (AFA)

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate fine arts degree (BFA or BAFA) at a four-year college or university. AFA curriculum courses focus on visual arts but the degree also includes general education offerings that emphasize the development of analytical skills, written and oral communication, and competencies in math and science.

Course Selection Guide

This template has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the native student plans posted on the websites of UNC universities with studio art or bachelor of fine arts degrees, plus NC Central, which has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art program.

Students who successfully complete this course of study with an AFA degree will have met the entrance requirements for application directly into the BFA program at all of the schools listed below except NC Central, although acceptance into any BFA program is not guaranteed. Students who transfer before completing the degree must meet the entrance to the major requirements and the general education requirements at the receiving institution.

• Appalachian State University (ASU): BFA in Studio Art
• East Carolina University (ECU): BFA in Art
• North Carolina Central University (NCCU): BA in Art, Studio Concentration
• UNC-Asheville (UNCA): BFA in Studio Art
• UNC-Chapel Hill (UNCCH): BA in Studio Art
• UNC-Charlotte (UNCC): BFA in Art
• UNC-Greensboro (UNCG): BFA in Studio Art
• UNC-Wilmington (UNCW): BFA in Studio Art
• Western Carolina University (WCU): BFA in Fine Arts

Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

Jobs Associated with These Degrees include artist, art instructor, art director, illustrator, photographer, animator, web designer, graphic designer, video game designer, videographer, printmaker, commercial artist, community arts worker, art gallery manager, or, with additional graduate study and/or certification, art therapist, K-12 teacher, professor.

View the printable Art and Design Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Â鶹ӰÊÓ has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Â鶹ӰÊÓ university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities.