Program Details

Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre

Associate of Fine Arts

Brightpoint Community College

This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in theatre, with a performance concentration.

Outcomes

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

Project one's self believably in word and action into imaginary circumstances, evoked through improvisation or text, both by oneself and in an ensemble.
Create a performance portfolio that demonstrates competencies in character analysis, text analysis and self-reflection.
Show competency in one or more of the following technical areas: makeup/costume, set/props, lights/sound, or stage management/production.
Demonstrate knowledge of theatre history in the context of current professional practice.
Communicate ideas, concepts, and requirements related to the student's professional practice to theatre professionals and laypersons.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes BCC allows open admission for this program. More information on how to get started at BCC can be found at: https://www.brightpoint.edu/admissions/get-started/. This degree is offered at the Midlothian Campus.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Brightpoint Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Brightpoint accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.brightpoint.edu/paying-for-brightpoint/pay-tuition/military-veterans-educational-benefits/credit-for-prior-experience/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Brightpoint Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

3835

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At Brightpoint, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-winning faculty, Brightpoint Community College can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both!
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year	A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Not required.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
27-2011.00	Actors	Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2099.00	Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03	Media Programming Directors	Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.05	Media Technical Directors/Managers	Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors	Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.04	Talent Directors	Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 62 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre at Brightpoint Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$0	Per Credit	$0	$0	$0
Fees
Mandatory Fees	$0	Per Credit	$0	0	$0	Mandatory fees are Auxiliary fee ($4 per credit hour) and Student Activities ($1 per credit hour)

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.