PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in theatre, with a technical theatre concentration. This degree is offered at the Midlothian Campus.
CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Fine Arts (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 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.jtcc.edu/academics/transfer/
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. 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 introductory level of competency in the following skills:
1. Create a technical portfolio that demonstrates competencies in makeup, costume, scenic design and lighting design.
2. Show competency in theatrical makeup.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of theatre history in the context of current professional practice.
4. Communicate ideas, concepts, and requirements related to the student’s professional practice to theatre professionals and laypersons.
5. Gauge measurements of linear perspective and proportion, in relation to drawing.
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