11/18/2021 Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) – Music

Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) – Music

This music degree is designed for transfer to a four-year university music program of study. If you
prefer smaller classes, more one-on-one interaction and feedback, and excellent preparation for your
transfer and placement in a university music program, this is the degree that most prepares you for
success. This program offers your first two years of courses such as theory, applied music (private
lessons), and performance opportunities in a culturally diverse learning environment, within a high-
tech and modern facility; complete with practice rooms, keyboard labs, and multiple performance
venues.

Credentialing Options
Associate in Fine Arts in Music | A10700

Associate in Fine Arts in Music, AFA -

College Transfer - CIP Code: 24.0101
A 10 70 0

Contact:  (336) 334-4822 ext. 55080

The Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree shall be granted for a planned program of study
consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of college transfer courses.  Within the degree
program, GTCC includes opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing,
oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree, graduates will be able
to:

■ Demonstrate strategies to acquire new information in the practice of music performance

and music history.

■ Analyze relevant issues in music performance and music history.

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■ Apply critical thinking through the demonstration of foundational skills in music.

■ Perform a representative sample of musical selections for educational and professional
applications.

Course Requirements for Associate in Fine

Arts in Music, AFA
Universal General Education Transfer Component (25
credits)
All Universal General Education Transfer Component courses will transfer for equivalency credit.
 They include study in the areas of English, communication; humanities and fine arts; social and
behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

English Composition (6 credits)

The following two English composition courses are required.

 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines

Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)

Take MUS 110 and an additional course from the following:

 ART 111 Art Appreciation

 ART 114 Art History Survey I
 ART 115 Art History Survey II
 COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
 COM 231 Public Speaking
 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation
 ENG 231 American Literature I
 ENG 232 American Literature II
 ENG 241 British Literature I
 ENG 242 British Literature II

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 MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz

 PHI 215 Philosophical Issues
 PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

Social/Behavorial Sciences (6 credits)

Select two courses from two different disciplines.

 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics

 ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics
 HIS 111 World Civilizations I
 HIS 112 World Civilizations II
 HIS 131 American History I
 HIS 132 American History II
 POL 120 American Government
 PSY 150 General Psychology
 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology

Mathematics (3 credits)
Take:

 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy

Natural Sciences (4 credits)

Select four credits from the following:

 AST 151 General Astronomy I

 AST 151A General Astronomy I Lab
 BIO 110 Principles of Biology
 BIO 111 General Biology I
 CHM 151 General Chemistry I
 GEL 111 Geology
 PHY 110 Conceptual Physics

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 PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab

Other Required (35 credits)

Required courses.

 ACA 122 College Transfer Success

 MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music
 MUS 121 Music Theory I
 MUS 122 Music Theory II
 MUS 125 Aural Skills I
 MUS 126 Aural Skills II
 MUS 141 Ensemble I
 MUS 142 Ensemble II
 MUS 151 Class Music I
 MUS 152 Class Music II
 MUS 161 Applied Music I
 MUS 162 Applied Music II
 MUS 241 Ensemble III
 MUS 242 Ensemble IV
 MUS 261 Applied Music III
 MUS 262 Applied Music IV
 MUS 271 Music History I
 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I
 SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II

Total credits required for Associate in Fine Arts in Music

Degree (60 credits)
Students are responsible for contacting their intended transfer institution to ensure they select
appropriate courses.

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Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health and physical education 

requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.

Note:
*One semester hour of credit may be included in a 61 credits Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree.  The
transfer of this hour is not guaranteed.

Fall Semester I
 ACA 122 College Transfer Success
 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
 MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music
 MUS 141 Ensemble I
 MUS 151 Class Music I
 MUS 161 Applied Music I

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester I
 MUS 110 Music Appreciation
 MUS 121 Music Theory I
 MUS 125 Aural Skills I
 MUS 142 Ensemble II
 MUS 152 Class Music II
 MUS 162 Applied Music II

Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Summer Semester I
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

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Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 6

Fall Semester II
 MUS 122 Music Theory II
 MUS 126 Aural Skills II
 MUS 241 Ensemble III
 MUS 261 Applied Music III
 SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I

Natural Science Elective Credits: 4

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester II
 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines
 MUS 242 Ensemble IV
 MUS 262 Applied Music IV
 MUS 271 Music History I
 SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II

Total Credits: 12

Career Opportunities
Music careers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are the faculty associated with this program?

Is financial aid available?

Do I qualify for this program?

How is this program different from other music degree programs at other
community colleges or universities?

If I am successful in the AFA Music program, will I be able to transfer to a

university music program?

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Need Help?
Dr. Mark Dillon

Extension: x55051

Email: madillon1@gtcc.edu

Dr. Mark Wheeler

Extension: 55080

Email: mrwheeler@gtcc.edu

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