| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Music, AFA | ||
Music, AFAPURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in music with a performance concentration. This degree is offered at the Midlothian Campus. CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Fine Art (AFA) degree is a major in an area such as theatre, music, or visual arts that takes two years for full-time students to complete. The AFA degree is for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges. TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is designed for transfer. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the intended transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a schedule that best suits their goals. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
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Required Courses | |||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
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| SDV 100 - College Success Skills | 1 credit | ||
| ENG 111 - College Composition I Prerequisite(s): EDE 10, co-enrollment in EDE 11, or other placement measures. | 3 credits | ||
| MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning Prerequisite(s): MDE 10, co-enrollment in MDE 54, or other placement methods. | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 111 - Music Theory I | 4 credits | ||
| MUS 141 - Class Piano I | 2 credits | ||
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Choose one to two courses from the Applied Music Electives list below. Students should begin with lower-level “1xx” Applied Music electives. Applied Music courses may be repeated for credit. A minimum of 6 Applied Music credits are required for the degree. | |||
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Choose one course from the Music Ensemble Electives list below. Music Ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 4 Music Ensemble credits are required for the degree. | |||
| ENG 112 - College Composition II Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval. | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 112 - Music Theory II Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 111. | 4 credits | ||
| MUS 142 - Class Piano II Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 141. | 2 credits | ||
| HIS 111 - World Civilization Pre-1500 CE Additional Course Options: HIS 112, PSY 200, SOC 200. | 3 credits | ||
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Choose one to two courses from the Applied Music Electives list below. Students should begin with lower-level “1xx” Applied Music electives. Applied Music courses may be repeated for credit. A minimum of 6 Applied Music credits are required for the degree. | |||
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Choose one course from the Music Ensemble Electives list below. Music Ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 4 Music Ensemble credits are required for the degree. | |||
| MUS 221 - History of Western Music Prior to 1750 | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory I Prerequisite(s): MUS 111-MUS 112 or equivalent. C or better in MUS 112 | 4 credits | ||
| ENV 121 - General Environmental Science I Additional Course Options: BIO 106, PHY 100, CHM 101, BIO 101. | 4 credits | ||
| ENG 225 - Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas Additional Course Options: ENG 245, ENG 246, ENG 255, ENG 275, ENG 258. Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or departmental approval. | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 222 - History of Western Music 1750 to Present | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 212 - Advanced Music Theory II Prerequisite(s): MUS 111-MUS 112 or equivalent. C or better in MUS 211. | 4 credits | ||
| MUS 226 - World Music | 3 credits | ||
Required Music/Foreign Language Elective | |||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
Choose 1-3 courses for a total of 3-4 credits. (Note that students must complete a minimum 6 Applied Music credits and 4 Music Ensemble credits to graduate. Course offerings may vary each semester.) | |||
| MUS 129 - Musical Workshop Prerequisite(s): Previous performance experience is recommended. | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 131 - Class Voice I | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 132 - Class Voice II Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 131. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 136 - Applied Music-Voice | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval required. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 147 - Applied Music Composition Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101, MUS 111, or MUS 141 with a grade of “C” or better, or by departmental permission. | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 149 - Band Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 163 - Guitar Theory and Practice I | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 164 - Guitar Theory and Practice II Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 163. | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 185 - Applied Music - Percussion | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 225 - The History of Jazz | 3 credits | ||
| MUS 243 - Advanced Applied Music Composition Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 147 with a grade of “C” or better, or by departmental permission. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 236 - Advanced Applied Music - Voice Prerequisite(s): MUS 136 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 245 - Advanced Applied Music - Keyboard Prerequisite(s): MUS 145 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 255 - Advanced Applied Music - Woodwinds Prerequisite(s): MUS 155 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 265 - Advanced Applied Music - Strings Prerequisite(s): MUS 165 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 275 - Advanced Applied Music - Brass Prerequisite(s): MUS 175 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 285 - Advanced Applied Music - Percussion Prerequisite(s): MUS 185 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| FRE 101 - Beginning French I | 4 credits | ||
| FRE 102 - Beginning French II Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or two years of successful completion of high school French, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent. | 4 credits | ||
| GER 101 - Beginning German I | 4 credits | ||
| GER 102 - Beginning German II Prerequisite(s): GER 101 or two years of successful completion of high school German, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent. | 4 credits | ||
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 62-64 | |||
Applied Music Electives (6 credits) | |||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
(Students should begin with lower-level “1xx” Applied Music electives. Applied Music courses may be repeated for credit. Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 6 Applied Music credits are required for the degree.) Credits / Units: 6 | |||
| MUS 131 - Class Voice I | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 132 - Class Voice II Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 131. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 136 - Applied Music-Voice | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 147 - Applied Music Composition Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101, MUS 111, or MUS 141 with a grade of “C” or better, or by departmental permission. | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 185 - Applied Music - Percussion | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 236 - Advanced Applied Music - Voice Prerequisite(s): MUS 136 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 243 - Advanced Applied Music Composition Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 147 with a grade of “C” or better, or by departmental permission. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 245 - Advanced Applied Music - Keyboard Prerequisite(s): MUS 145 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 255 - Advanced Applied Music - Woodwinds Prerequisite(s): MUS 155 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 265 - Advanced Applied Music - Strings Prerequisite(s): MUS 165 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 275 - Advanced Applied Music - Brass Prerequisite(s): MUS 175 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 285 - Advanced Applied Music - Percussion Prerequisite(s): MUS 185 with a grade of C or better. | 2 credits | ||
Music Ensemble Electives (4-5 credits) | |||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
(Music Ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Course offerings may vary each semester. A minimum of 4 Music Ensemble credits are required for the degree.) Credits / Units: 4-5 | |||
| MUS 129 - Musical Workshop Prerequisite(s): Previous performance experience is recommended. | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval required. | 2 credits | ||
| MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
| MUS 149 - Band Ensemble | 1 credit | ||
Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first. Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate. General education and major degree requirements will vary by institution and by program. Students must meet with their faculty advisor to determine the best choices for transfer. Note that some course options have prerequisites. Some four-year programs require a foreign language. See your faculty advisor to determine best options for transfer. Note that some options have prerequisites. Voice majors are generally required to take French, German, or Italian. Brightpoint offers FRE courses online and on campus whereas GER courses are offered online only through Northern Virginia Community College. Italian is not currently being offered. Students transferring to programs that require a foreign language should enroll in the highest-level foreign language course for which they are prepared. Heritage or conversationally fluent speakers may enroll directly into 102. See your faculty advisor to determine best options for transfer. | |||
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