Queensborough Community College Transfer Resource Center Presents
Four-Year College Planning Series: Visual & Performing Arts Majors
Transfer Resource Center (TRC) Team
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Ms. Renée Rhodd
Director, Transfer Resource Center -
Ms. Lenny Sanchez
Administrative Coordinator

Transfer Timeline
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0 to 15 Credits
Explore your options.
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15 to 30 Credits
Create a plan and stay course.
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30 to 45 Credits
Application Season begins.
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45 to 60 Credits
Review admissions decisions.
Know Your Degree/Major
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Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
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Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S)
Visual & Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts programs allow your artistic passion to thrive and grow into a bright future in the fine and performing arts.
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Examples of promising career options are:
Art Teacher
Art Therapist
Screen Writer
Stage Manager
Game Designer
Artist/ Illustrator
Museum Curator
Graphic Designer
What is an Articulation Agreement?
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A written agreement between two colleges.
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Provides an opportunity for a seamless transfer.
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Students must follow complete program requirements as outlined in the agreement.
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Must graduate from Queensborough Community College.
Current VAPA Articulation Agreements for Associate in Sciences Majors (A.S.)
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Theatre: Technical Theatre
Adelphi University
Performing Arts/Concentration in Performance (BFA)*
Lehman College, CUNY
Multimedia Performing Arts (BFA)*
*Students interested in these agreements should contact Professor Jimenez, Chairperson of the Communication, Theatre, & Media Production Department at CJimenez@qcc.cuny.edu.
Current VAPA Articulation Agreements for Associate in Applied Sciences Majors (A.A.S.)
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Music Production
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Staying on Track
For information about requirements for completing your degree in the Visual & Performing Arts program, schedule an advisement appointment with your Adviser or Student Manager via Navigate360.
To B.A. or to B.F.A., That is the Question
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Get informed.
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Start now. It is never too early to begin this process.
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The final decision is made only after you are accepted.
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B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
General Liberal Arts degree
Generalized curriculum
Possible option to minor or double major
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B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Intensive professional degree
Discipline-focused curriculum
Singular commitment without time for much else
Require interviews/auditions (competitive)
Sample Areas of Study for VAPA
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Art
Art Education
Art History
Cinema Studies
Dance
Dance Education
Film
Film and TV Studies
Film Studies
Media and the Performing Arts
Multimedia Performing Arts
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Sonic Arts
Studio Art
Television and Radio
Theatre
Theatre and Dance
Exploring Academic Programs
CUNY Options for VAPA Students
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Brooklyn College
College of Staten Island
Hunter College
Lehman College
New York City College of Technology
Queens College
The City College of New York
York College
SUNY Options for VAPA Students include:
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Alfred University
Binghamton University
Buffalo State
Farmingdale State College
FIT
NYS Colleges at Cornell University
Purchase College
Stony Brook University
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Empire State College
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Potsdam
University at Albany
University at Buffalo
Transfer Equivalency Tools

How to Reach Us

We are available to assist you via telephone, Teams chat, email, virtually in Zoom, and in person.
Our workshop schedule is available here.
Transfer resources and information are available on our web site.
For quick questions or to schedule an appointment, email us at TransferResourceCenter@qcc.cuny.edu.
Be sure to email us from your QCC email address. Include your full name, phone number and CUNY ID number.