BA: Performing Arts, Dance 2020-2021

Whether your interest is theatre, music or dance, the Performing Arts program at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) offers a creative, collaborative and nurturing environment where you can learn from experienced professional artists and grow as an artist yourself.

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPADA 332Dance in History3Major, GE & Multicultural PerspectivesUDGE-C
    Performing ArtsPADA 343 or PADA 355Student Choice3PADA 343-Teaching Dance to Children or PADA 355 - Advanced Choreography, offered in alternating years --take your preference as soon as it is offered.Major
    Upper Division GE (UDGE-B)Upper DivisionStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE-B
    US History, POLS 150 or Free ElectiveVariesStudent Choice3If both HIST and POLS requirements are completed, take a free elective.American Institutions Requirement
    Any Remaining GE or Lower Division Major RequirementVariesStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major & GE

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    Milestones

    • Declare your emphasis
    • Locate your degree planner & CARR
    • Audition for the Fall Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Program Advisor
    • Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center
    • Go to at least one faculty office hour
    • Attend or participate in at least one extra-curricular Performing arts event on or off campus

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPADA 354 or PADA 353PADA 354 Modern Dance II or PADA 353 Jazz Dance II3Offered in alternating years--take your preference as soon as it is offered.Major
    Performing ArtsPA 390 or PA 391Student Choice3PA 390 - Events or PA 391 - ProductionMajor
    Upper Division GE (UDGE)Student ChoiceUpper Division3GEUDGE-B
    Upper Division GE (UDGE)Student ChoiceVaries3GEUDGE-D
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Elective

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Performing Arts Program Advisor prior to enrolling
    • Attend Capstone presentations

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPADA 354 or PADA 353PADA 354 - Modern Dane II or PADA 353 - Jazz Dance II3Offered in alternating years--take your preference as soon as it is offered.Major
    Performing ArtsPADA 455 or PADA 458Student Choice3PADA 455 - Advanced Technique of Contemporary Dance Form or PADA 458 - Dance Ensemble; offered on alternating years.Major & Dance Performance
    US History or POLS 150 (whichever still remains unmet) or Minor or Free ElectiveUS History or POLS 150 or Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Other (American Institutions Requirement)
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Elective

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation after checking in with Performing Arts Program
    • Apply for graduate school, if applicable.
    • Attend Grad fair.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPA 499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    Performing ArtsPADA 453 or PADA 454Student Choice3PADA 453 - Jazz Dance III or PADA 454 - Modern Dance III; offered in alternating years--take your preference as soon as it is offered.Major
    Language or Free ElectiveVariesSee catalog for course title & description.3Take a Language course. If not needed, then take a Free Elective or any course to fulfill a minor.Other (Language Requirement) or Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Elective

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    Milestones

    • Invest time in your Capstone project
    • Visit the Job Fair
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Join your professional org. @ student rate.
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