General Education

When you study for your Associate in Arts degree at CVCC, you’ll complete a well-rounded program of college transfer courses that build essential skills in reading, writing, communication, mathematics, and basic computer usage. The program is designed to prepare you for a seamless transfer to universities within North Carolina, allowing you to enter with junior status.

• Earn a well-rounded education that prepares you for transferring to a four-year university with junior status.
• Gain essential academic and communication skills that will serve you in any liberal arts career path.
• Take advantage of articulation agreements that provide a clear transfer path to a bachelor’s degree at NC universities.

CVCC offers the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree, with a concentration in music which is designed for students who wish to work as professional musicians or transfer into baccalaureate degree programs to complete a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Music.

• Receive personalized, one-on-one instruction and guidance to refine your musical skills.
• Build a solid foundation in music theory, performance, and composition, preparing for a successful career or transfer to a four-year institution.
• Take advantage of CVCC’s supportive music community and renowned instructors to help you reach your potential in the music world.

The Fine Arts in Theatre program brings together the strengths that CVCC has to offer with small class sizes, instruction led by theater artists, and hands-on training. The Associate in Fine Arts in Theater gives artists a broad base to practice their skills and hone their talents.

• Strengthen your creativity and technical theatre knowledge through hands-on learning. Choose between an acting or technical theatre track, or combine both for a well-rounded education.
• Gain the skills needed to succeed in theatre and life, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication.
• Learn from experienced theatre professionals in small class settings, ensuring individualized attention and mentorship.

The program brings together the strengths that CVCC has to offer, small class sizes, artist led instruction, and hands-on training. The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts gives artists a broad base to practice their skills and hone their talents. Students learn problem-solving skills applicable not only to art studies, but also to everyday life. We foster lifelong learning, appreciation of diverse points of view, and recognition of art as a fundamental form of human expression.

• Gain practical experience and technical skills that will set you apart in the art world.
• Develop the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are essential to every artist’s journey.
• Transfer to a four-year institution or enter the professional world of art with a strong foundation.

• Build a strong foundation in essential academic skills, preparing you for upper-level courses at a four-year university.
• Take advantage of CVCC’s supportive environment with small class sizes and personalized attention from experienced faculty.
• Ensure smooth transfer to universities in North Carolina, setting you up for success in your academic and professional journey.

When you study Photographic Technology at CVCC, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of camera operation, lighting, and digital imaging. The curriculum offers a well-rounded approach, covering various aspects of photography, including portraiture, commercial, documentary, fine art, and photojournalism.

• Develop expertise in camera operation, lighting, digital imaging, and photojournalism to excel in the photography industry.
• Gain practical experience with local partners, creating work for real-world clients and publications.
• Prepare for diverse career areas such as commercial photography, photojournalism, or fine art photography, or continue their studies in advanced photography techniques.