Music: Associate in Fine Arts Degree
Livonia, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 131 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* resident; USD 188 per credit hour - non-resident; USD 265 per credit hour - out-of-state and international
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Introduction
Schoolcraft’s Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in any fine arts field. It allows the student to establish a strong academic foundation in arts and complete courses to fulfill general education requirements-all before transferring to a Bachelor’s degree program at another college or university. The AFA allows students to focus on a particular discipline within the fine arts, including both music performance as well as music history/culture. Students interested in other areas of fine arts could substitute courses in art, creative writing, literature, theater, or humanities.
All courses must be completed with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- English Communication - Select first General Education English Communication course Credits: 3 *
- Mathematics - Select General Education Mathematics course Credits: 4 *
- Humanities - Select first General Education Humanities course Credits: 3 *
- Major Area of Study - Select liberal arts courses from ART, HUM, MUSIC, THEA, and ENG (Creative Writing or Literature courses only).* See the list below for recommended music courses.
For recommended courses in other areas of the fine arts, see the degree requirements or talk with an academic advisor.
Total Credits: 13
Winter Semester
- English Communication - Select second General Education English Communication course Credits: 3 *
- Social Science - Select first General Education Social Science course Credits: 3 *
- Humanities - Select second General Education Humanities course Credits: 1 *
- Major Area of Study - Select liberal arts courses from ART, HUM, MUSIC, THEA, and ENG (Creative Writing or Literature courses only).* See list below for recommended music courses.
For recommended courses in other areas of the fine arts, see the degree requirements or talk with an academic advisor.
Total Credits: 13
Spring/Summer Session
- Science - Select first General Education Science course Credits: 3
- Social Science - Select second General Education Social Science course Credits: 3
Total Credits: 6
Second Year
Fall Semester
- Science - Select second General Education Science course Credits: 4
- Major Area of Study - Select liberal arts courses from ART, HUM, MUSIC, THEA, and ENG (Creative Writing or Literature courses only).* See list below for recommended music courses. Credits: 6
For recommended courses in other areas of the fine arts, see the degree requirements or talk with an academic advisor.
- Electives - Select liberal arts or occupational courses that satisfy transfer and academic goals. Credits: 3 *
Total Credits: 13
Winter Semester
- Major Area of Study - Select liberal arts courses from ART, HUM, MUSIC, THEA, and ENG (Creative Writing or Literature courses only).* See list below for recommended music courses. Credits: 3
For recommended courses in other areas of the fine arts, see the degree requirements or talk with an academic advisor.
- Electives - Select liberal arts or occupational courses that satisfy transfer and academic goals. Credits: 12 *
Total Credits: 15
Recommended Courses - Music History/Culture Track:
- MUSIC 105 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
- MUSIC 149 - Popular Music Culture in America Credits: 3
- MUSIC 153 - Music Theory 1 Credits: 3
- MUSIC 154 - Music Theory 2 Credits: 3
- MUSIC 155 - History of Broadway Credits: 3
- MUSIC 160 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
- MUSIC 164 - Music History 1 - 17th and 18th Centuries Credits: 3
- MUSIC 165 - Music History 2 - 19th and 20th Centuries Credits: 3
Additional courses in the humanities, music history, and culture that satisfy transfer and academic goals and requirements.
Recommended Courses - Music Performance Track:
- MUSIC 121 - Class Piano 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 137 - Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 138 - Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 153 - Music Theory 1 Credits: 3
- MUSIC 154 - Music Theory 2 Credits: 3
Additional courses in music performance that satisfy transfer and academic goals and requirements.
Program Total: 60 Credits
*Please check Schoolcraft General Education and transfer institution program requirements to determine course options.
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
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