BHCC recognizes many of our students come to us with previous work and education experiences. The Visual Media Arts Department offers a variety of ways for students to use prior experience to earn credits toward degrees. The information below highlights some of the available opportunities. Please visitCredit for Prior Learning website for more information about how to submit your information to earn credits.
Chapter 74 Articulation
Students attending Chapter 74 Vocational Technical High Schools may be eligible to earn credits in the Computer Information Technology Department.
High School Chapter 74 Program |
Articulated Courses |
Design and Visual Communication |
VMA-102 Composition and Color |
Graphic Communication |
VMA-135 Digital Illustration |
To be eligible for Chapter 74 credit, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete high school courses from an eligible Massachusetts Vocational/Technical High School from the programs listed above with a final grade of B (80 percent) or better.
- Graduate from high school with a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.0 (‘C’) on a 4.0 scale.