The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Music degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at a senior college or university. Students will receive a solid foundation in music theory, music history, and applied music performance skills.
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (AFA)
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (AFA) - Curriculum - PDF
Important Read the course descriptions for more information on course content and prerequisites, which may be required for some courses.
If you KNOW where you are transferring:
Transfer requirements vary by receiving institution.
Plan your Associate in Arts and transfer requirements with a Faculty Adviser and the transfer guide of the four-year institution you plan to attend.
If you DON’T KNOW where you are transferring:
Plan your Associate in Arts with a Faculty Adviser.
Transfer requirements vary by receiving institution.
If you KNOW where you are transferring:
Transfer requirements vary by receiving institution.
Plan your Associate in Arts and transfer requirements with a Faculty Adviser and the transfer guide of the four-year institution you plan to attend.
If you DON’T KNOW where you are transferring:
Plan your Associate in Arts with a Faculty Adviser.
Transfer requirements vary by receiving institution.
- Students may be required to successfully complete an audition before admittance to a four-year or university music program.
- Completion of the Associate in Fine Arts degree does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum. Students who complete the AFA must complete their general education requirements after they transfer to a four-years college or university.
- Baccalaureate degree programs in the fine arts are highly structured and music majors must complete a sequential list of courses in the major field during their freshman and sophomore years. The Associate in Fine Arts accommodates the unique needs of students majoring in music.
- For students majoring in Music Education, completion of both an AA and AFA is recommended to improve articulation opportunities.