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Fine Arts
The fine arts degree AFA offers the first two years of concentrated study in studio courses for students planning to transfer to a fine arts program baccalaureate or music baccalaureate program. As fine arts major, the student may choose to concentrate in either the art, music or theatre option.
What will students learn if they study Fine Arts?
Fine Arts will provide a well-rounded education with a generous range of liberal arts courses required by baccalaureate fine arts programs. Specifically, students will complete a series of general education "core" requirements upon which to build conceptual and communications skills that make up a large part of every fine arts career or professional program at the baccalaureate level. In addition, students create a body of work or enhance skills in a chosen field in ways that will assist them in being accepted into a competitive fine arts program at a four-year institution.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact Assistant Professor Nadine Heller, Chair, Visual, Performing and Media Arts Department, at (732) 906-2589.
Fine Arts
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree
CORE DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBelow are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. | | | Courses | COMMUNICATIONS (9 credits) | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of theCollege’s Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | ENG 122
OR
ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II:
WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE |
3
| A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the
reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in
ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011 | | SPE 121 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 | | | HISTORY (6 Credits) | | | | HIS 121 | HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I | 3 | | | HIS 122 | HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION | 3 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCESELECTIVE
(GE SS) | 3 | Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. | | ____ ____ | HUMANITIES (9 CREDITS) | 6
3 | Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from FRE, GER, ITA, SPA. If you completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, your level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA 242.
Choose three additional credits in humanities from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy,, Speech, and Theatre. | | ____ ____ | MATHEMATICS AND/OR SCIENCE | 6-8 | Choose any math and/or science courses numbered 101 or above that when combined total 6-8 credits. | | ____ ____ | DIVERSITY | 3 | Choose a minimum of three credits from courses designated as GE DIV in the course descriptions section of the current catalog. If the course is also designated as GE HUM, GE SS, GE SCI or GE PED, it may also be used to satisfy an additional Graduation requirement. | | ____ ____ | COMPUTER LITERACY (3 Credits) | | | | CSC-105 | Computer Applications or Systems
OR | 3 | | | BUS-107 | Computer Applications for Business | | | | ____ ____ | HEALTH EDUCATION/
PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3/1 | | | ____ ____ | FREE ELECTIVE (3 Credits) | 3 | | | Total Credits: | 60-63 | | | | | | | | | |
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FINE ARTS DEGREE: ART OPTION - ART.AFA
Below are required courses. | | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites | ART 109
ART 110 | DRAWING
OR
FIGURE DRAWING | 3
| | | ART 123 | ART HISTORY | 3 | | | ART 124 | ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN | 3 | | | ART 145 | ART FUNDAMENTALS: TWO DIMENSIONS | 3 | | | ART 146 | ARTFUNDAMENTALS:THREE DIMENSIONS | 3 | | | ART 148 | ART PORTFOLIO | 1 | One or more three-credit studio art courses selected from the following:
ART 105, ART 109, ART 110,
ART 145, ART 146, ART 150,
ART 201, ART 219, ART 220,
ART 221, ART 222, ART 223,
ART 224 or permission of Department. | | ART 149 | ART STUDIO SEMINAR | 1 | One or more three-credit studio art courses selected from the following:
ART 105, ART 109, ART 110
ART 145, ART 146, ART 150,
ART 201, ART 219, ART 220,
ART 221, ART 222, ART 223,
ART 224 or permission of Department. | | plus one of the following: | | | | ART 221 | PAINTING: TRADITIONAL | 3 | | | ART 222 | PAINTING: CONTEMPORARY | 3 | | | ART 223 | SCULPTURE TRADITIONAL | 3 | | | ART 224 | SCULPTURE CONTEMPORARY | 3 | | | plus one additional art course | 3 | | | Total Credits: | 63-66 | |
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MUSIC DEGREE OPTION - MUS.AFA
Below are required courses. (Also see Fine Arts Music Option.) | | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites | MUS 123
MUS 124 | MUSIC HISTORY: TRADITIONAL
OR
MUSIC HISTORY: CONTEMPORARY | 3 | | | MUS 131 | KEYBOARD STUDIES I | 3 | | | MUS 132 | KEYBOARD STUDIES II | 3 | MUS 131 | | MUS 140 | MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS | 3 | | | MUS 201 | MUSIC NOTATION AND COMPOSITION I | 3 | MUS 140 or passing score on music theory placement test. | | MUS 202 | MUSIC NOTATION AND COMPOSITION II | 3 | MUS 201 | | Plus additional music courses to total 3 credits | | | | Total Credits: | 61-64 | |
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THEATRE DEGREE OPTION- THE.AFA
(Also see Fine Arts Theatre Option)Below are required courses. | | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | THE 123
THE 152 | THEATRE HISTORY
OR
AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE | 3 | | | THE 124 | CONTEMPORARY THEATRE | 3 | | | THE 131 | ACTING I | 3 | | | THE 145 | STAGECRAFT | 4 | | | THE 146 | PLAY PRODUCTION | 4 | | | Plus additional three credits in theatre or a course selected from the following: Modern Drama, Shakespeare, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Music History, Music Fundamentals or any Dance course | 3 | | | Total Credits: | | |
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