Arts and Communications
Hone your talents in music, theatre or visual arts in our airy art studios, black box theatre and graphics labs. Our expert instructors are all working artists in their field who can guide you toward success in a career in the arts or transferring to a four-year university. Or, explore communications careers like journalism, media or public relations with our mass communications degree.
Brightpoint Degrees and Certificates
Transfer Degrees
Build a foundation to transfer to a four-year college university.
Mass Communications, AS
Music, AFA
Theatre, AFA
Theatre, Technical Theatre Major, AFA
Learn more about transferring after Brightpoint, including our guaranteed admissions agreements.
Students interested in studying the arts and humanities can also participate in the Mellon Pathways Program with a direct transfer path to VCU.
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Career and Technical Degrees and Certificates
Get the training you need to begin a new career or advance in your current one.
Fine Arts Certificate
Museum Studies, CSC
Photography, CSC
Visual Arts, AAA
Visual Arts, Photography Specialization, AAA
Web Design, AAS
Web Design, CSC
Web Design, Graphic Specialization, AAS
Discover your interests and explore career options in these fields with our career coach.
Related Degrees
Business Management, Digital Marketing Specialization, AAS
Career Discovery Videos
Hear from our faculty about coursework and career options in some of our most in-demand majors.
Music, Theatre and Visual Arts
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A Vibrant Arts Community
At Brightpoint, the arts are for everyone. Whether you want to hone your talents, or support your peers, there are many ways to get involved in our vibrant arts community. Join one of our student clubs, audition for a show, view an exhibition in the Brightpoint Gallery, or attend a performance in the Lynn Theatre. Study abroad and trips to New York City for museum-hopping are also available.
Performing Arts at Brightpoint
Throughout the year, students can perform in or attend music, theatre and improv performances in our black box space, the Lynn Theatre.
Visual Arts at Brightpoint
View online showcases of student work, or visit the Brightpoint Gallery on the Midlothian campus for regular exhibitions from local artists.
Student Clubs
Art Club
Advisors: Colin Ferguson, Paula Winn
Meetings: Wednesdays at 12 p.m. in E301 (Mixedmedia Lab)
Gay Straight Alliance
Advisors: Kerrigan Sullivan, Paula Winn
Meetings: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in T117 (Green Room)
Theatre Club
Advisor: Kerrigan Sullivan
Meetings: Thursdays at 2 p.m. in T117 (Green Room)