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Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD) 2020-2021 Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) Degree *FYC may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full. Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation Governing Board Approval, March 24, 2020 Description The Maricopa County Community College District Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) degree requires a minimum of 60 semester credits for the program of study; however, minimum total credits for the AAFA vary by specific emphasis (Art, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre). Refer to the Program (Degree) Search at https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/ for credit minimums for individual degree programs by emphasis. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 and grades of "C" or higher are required to earn the degree. The AA-FA degree is governed by the MCCCD General Academic Policies for Transfer Degrees. The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts degree includes the following components: I. Program Prerequisites (if applicable) II. Required Courses III. Restricted Electives IV. Arizona General Education Curriculum for Arts (AGEC-A) V. MCCCD Additional Requirements (Oral Communication and Critical Reading) VI. General Electives (if needed to reach minimum credits for degree) Purpose of the Degree The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In general, the components of the degree meet requirements for majors in the Fine Arts. The degree is designed to prepare students to meet selective admission criteria for programs such as the Bachelor of Fine Arts, which may require a portfolio or performance requirement. In most cases, courses used to satisfy the MCCCD Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) will apply to general university graduation requirements of the majors that align with AAFA degree; however, students need to pay attention to any specific requirements of their intended focus at the university to be sure they select courses that will meet them. Information regarding the articulation of the AAFA degree with majors at the Arizona public universities can be accessed via the following website: www.aztransfer.com Degree Requirements The requirements for the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) follow. No versions of the AAFA require fewer than a minimum of 60 credits; however, minimum total credits for the AAFA vary by specific emphasis (Art, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre). Refer to the Program (Degree) Search at https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/ for credit minimums by emphasis. The following websites identify the courses that apply to the different General Education Core and Awareness Areas: AGEC-A and the AGEC matrix. Courses available for both Areas during a current or upcoming semester can also be found using the "Find a Class" tool on maricopa.edu and on each MCCCD college's website. Requirements Credits I. Program Prerequisites................................................................................................................... Program prerequisites for the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts degree vary by specific emphasis (Art, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre). Refer to the Program (Degree) Search at https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/ for specific courses and credit minimums by emphasis. Number varies II. Required Courses......................................................................................................................... Required (major-specific) courses for the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts degree vary by specific emphasis (Art, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre). Refer to the Program (Degree) Search at https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/ for specific courses and credit minimums by emphasis. Number varies 56