AFA Degrees
The Associate of Fine Arts Degree provides you with foundational skills in Animation & Game Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or Photography & Video
To earn a AFA degree you need to successfully complete 63 credits, including all college and department course requirements appropriate to the degree and major. Credit requirements typically break down into the following categories:
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18 credits in Foundation Year studio courses
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3 credits in the Art History Distribution Area
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9 credits in the Communication Distribution Area
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6 credits in the Science/Math, Behavioral Science, and/or Humanities Distribution Areas
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9 credits in Business in Creative Industry – BUS 101 Introduction to Business, BUS 300 Entrepreneurship, BUS 301 Professional Practices
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18 credit hours in studio major
In addition, you’ll need to complete these requirements…
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Earn a cumulative 2.0 grade-point average at the conclusion of their coursework
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Submit a digital file of 8-10 samples of work from their final portfolio to the appropriate department chair
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Satisfy all financial obligations to the college
who should enroll
The program is designed for a wide range of individuals. College experience is not a prerequisite for this program.
How to register
Enrolling in this program is simple, just fill out an application.
If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Kern, our Admissions Transfer & Outreach Coordinator, at 717.396.7833 ext 1014 or email bkern@pcad.edu.
Make your creative life, a way of life
Make your creative life,
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