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Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts

Associate of Arts

Virginia Western Community College

The Liberal Arts - Fine Arts degree is designed to transfer to a four-year program in a professional art school or another program in fine arts. This program provides students with a well-rounded background and prepares students for further education in a variety of careers in the visual and performing arts.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Western Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
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Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.
Credit for Prior Learning	Yes
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Western Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

519

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
First Year Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Major	Associate	Associate of Art	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Visual Art, A.F.A.	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Music, A.F.A.	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Cinema, A.F.A.	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Film Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Music	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Fine Arts - Music	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Graphic Design, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Graphic Design: Interactive Design Specialization, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Photographic Media Arts)	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts: English Specialization, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Glass)	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Photo Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Graphic and Media Design	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Photography and Media, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts: Art History Specialization, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts in Art	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts in Theatre/Drama	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2041.00	Music Directors and Composers	Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-4021.00	Photographers	Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1019.00	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	All artists and related workers not listed separately.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03	Media Programming Directors	Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.05	Media Technical Directors/Managers	Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors	Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.04	Talent Directors	Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1013.00	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-4031.00	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-4032.00	Film and Video Editors	Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2042.00	Musicians and Singers	Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
13-2022.00	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
25-4011.00	Archivists	Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-1012.00	Craft Artists	Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-4012.00	Curators	Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-4013.00	Museum Technicians and Conservators	Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-1011.00	Art Directors	Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers	Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1014.00	Special Effects Artists and Animators	Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers	Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers	Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1122.00	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts at Virginia Western Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$161	Per Credit	$9,660	$0	$9,660	Includes Dual Enrollment
Fees
Fees	$15	Per Credit	$900	0	$900

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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