Overview
Written Arts AFA (LASWAAA) Active Su 2026
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) is awarded for completion of coursework in the interdisciplinary arts. Areas of emphasis are Photography, Studio Arts, and Written Arts. Students gain hands-on experience in the arts to refine their own practice and build a portfolio of creative work necessary for advancement int he field.
This degree is designed for students pursuing the fine arts, with options to transfer to other colleges and universities more limited or restricted compared to the Associate of Arts & Sciences - DTA. All credits are transferable, but student may have additional requirements to complete. The AFA is accepted by The Evergreen State College, UW Bothell, and some other colleges.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts should consult their faculty advisor and the university in which they intend to enroll about how course will transfer into their intended program.
Requirements
A GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
College Success - 2 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see Academic Guidelines and Procedures for details.
Required Course
Communication Skills - 10 units
Required Courses
Quantitative Skills - 5 units
Select 5 units from the DTA Quantitative Skills course list
Recommended: PHIL& 120 or MATH& 107 or higher
Humanities Distribution - 10 units
Select 10 units (two courses) from the Humanities Distribution List
Recommended: JOURN 101
| Humanities Course | 5 |
| Humanities Course | 5 |
Social Sciences - 10 units
Select 10 units (two courses) from Social Science Distribution List.
Recommended course: PSYC& 100, CMST& 102
| Social Sciences Course | 5 |
| Social Sciences Course | 5 |
Natural Science - 10 units
Select 10 units (two courses) from Natural Sciences Course List.
Recommended courses: BOT 113, BOT 115, GEOL 102, GEOL 106
| Natural Sciences Course | 5 |
| Natural Sciences Course | 5 |
Core Emphasis Skills - 15 units
Written Arts students must complete 20 units of creative writing classes. Complete two-course sequence in one genre required.
Required Courses
Core Emphasis Skills additional 5 units
Select one course from the following:
Core Electives - 5 units
Written Arts students must complete one additional literature course.
Recommended Course: ENGL& 111
Select one course from the following:
Interdisciplinary Skills - 15 units
Written Arts Students must complete 15 units of interdisciplinary arts classes.
Recommended Course: JOURN 110
15 units from the following courses:
Portfolio Presentation - 3 - 5 units
Required Course
This is a variable credit course. Review how many units you will need for ENGL 299: Special Projects with your advisor. The Written Arts AFA requires 90 units total.
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and must be completed to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.