An Associate of Fine Arts degree provides students with a broad range of courses that can be transferred to degree programs at a four-year college or university. This degree provides students with exposure to many different subjects and perspectives including art, art history, animation, computer design, film and media studies, music, photography, and theater. It requires a minimum of 60 college-level credit hours, with a minimum of 34 hours of general education requirements and 26 hours of electives. Many students choose to earn an Associate of Fine Arts degree before transferring to a four-year college or university. (See sample degree program/degree map.)

Important: Students graduating with an associate of arts degree must complete an approved cultural diversity course. Some of the approved courses can meet both the cultural diversity requirement and a general education requirement. A list of approved cultural diversity courses can be found with the list of AFA degree requirements.

Fine Arts program web page

(Major Code 1020; CIP Code 24.0101)

Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes.  Additionally, students who successfully complete the Associate of Fine Arts degree from JCCC will be:

  • Able to demonstrate strong foundational skills in the arts.
  • Able to exhibit technical and performance skills as well as the ability to incorporate concepts into studio practices.
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness of the history and evolution of the fields of performing art, fine art and design.
  • Equipped with a portfolio for transfer to a four-year college or university, personal use, and/or career development.
  • Prepared to become informed citizens of our community.
  • Prepared to pursue increased lifetime earnings.