Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre Specialization

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 technical theatre concentration.

Outcomes

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

  1. Create a technical portfolio that demonstrates competencies in set design, makeup/costume, set/props build, lights/sound, stage management/production.
  2. Show competency in the folloiwng technical areas: makeup/costume, set/props, lights/sound, or stage management/production.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of theatre history in the context of current professional practice.
  4. Communicate ideas, concepts, and requirements related to the student's professional practice to theatre professionals and laypersons.
  5. Guage measurements of linean relation to drawing.


Program Overview & Guidance
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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
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre Specialization
62
Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre Specialization
62
Course Grad for 562-02
62
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Required Courses 562-02
62
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 46 credits may be applied to this program.
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 210
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 131
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 145
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SOC/BEH SCI EEE
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 258
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities Electives
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LIT Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LAB SCI Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 147
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART Elective
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 149
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 136
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 136
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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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
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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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
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Averett UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Production and Design (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Design and ProductionBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Theatre EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in TheaterBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityTheater, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityTheater, BFABachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryTheatre - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityTheatre/Dance-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeTheatre Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Communication Arts - TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in Communication Arts - TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design and Technology ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Lighting Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance/Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Scene Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Stage Management/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Directing and Stage Mgmt (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Musical (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Performance (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.A. in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1121.00Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
27-1027.00Set and Exhibit DesignersDesign special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2011.00ActorsPlay 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
27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherAll entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03Media Programming DirectorsDirect 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
27-2012.05Media Technical Directors/ManagersCoordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00Producers and DirectorsProduce 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
27-2012.04Talent DirectorsAudition 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
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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

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre Specialization 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.