Program Details

This studio-arts, portfolio-intensive curriculum is designed for students who seek transfer into a competitive Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program or similar baccalaureate program in either fine arts, graphic design, or photography at a college or university. Students work on a common foundation year of studio art courses and then select their concentration in either fine arts, graphic design, or photography for their second year of study. NOTE that the graphic design concentration is offered at the AL and LO campuses and the photography concentration is offered at AL and WO. 

Recommended Preparation Information: Satisfactory aptitude in visual art.

• Transfer Opportunities

  Since four-year colleges can vary in their course, GPA, and portfolio requirements, students are required to work with their AFA faculty advisor for course scheduling and portfolio preparation. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

• Credit for Prior Learning

  Northern Virginia Community College accepts industry-standard certifications, credentials and/or professional courses for credit. Broadly, licenses, credentials and/or certifications must be current and valid for consideration. For more information regarding the status of the certification and its eligibility for credit, please see an advisor or faculty members in the discipline area that awards CPL credit.

  • Credit for Prior Learning
• Career Prospects

  Graduates of the Associate of Fine Arts in Fine Art have many career options to explore. These include graphic design, fashion design, illustration, animation, and game design, as well as a career as a professional artist in photography, sculpture, metal arts, painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics.