BA: Performing Arts, Music 2021-2022

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
    PADA303Advanced Collaboration Workshop3Offered every other fall.Major
    PAPA 390 or PA 391Student Choice3Major
    PAMU305 or 306 or 307 or 310Guitar Ensemble or Chamber Ensemble or University Chorus or Contemporary Music Ensemble1Major
    PAMU 309Private Lessons1Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If POLS 150 has already been met switch to Free ElectiveOtherUS Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveVariesVaries3Free Elective needed to complete 120 unit requirementElective
    Free ElectiveFree Elective1Ex. UNIV300Elective

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    Milestones

    • Declare your emphasis; Take placement test for Music Theory courses; Locate your degree planner & CARR
    • Audition for the Fall Production; Meeting with Performing Arts Program Advisor; Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center
    • Attend or participate in at least one extra-curricular Performing Arts event on or off campus

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU337Music in History3Also counts for GWAR (C- or better)Major & GE UDGE-C
    PAMU305 or 306 or 307 or 310Guitar Ensemble or Chamber Ensemble or University Chorus or Contemporary Music Ensemble1Major
    PAMU  309Private Lessons1Major
    PAMU  361Advanced Music Theory and Analysis3Major
    HIST270 or 271 or 272 or 2753If US History requirements has already been met switch to Free ElectiveOtherUS History
    Free Elective3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective

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    Milestones

    • Audition for the Spring Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Program Advisor prior to enrolling
    • Attend Capstone presentation

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU335 or 435The Physics of Music or The Music Museum3>PAMU335 can count as a UDGEB;
    PAMU435 can count as a UDGED    		Major & GE
    PAMU 305 or 306 or  307 or  310Guitar Ensemble or Chamber Ensemble or University Chorus or Contemporary Music Ensemble1Major 
    PAMUPAMU 362Aural Skills I2Major
    Language3If Language requirement has already been met switch to Free ElectiveOtherLanguage
    Free Elective3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective
    Free Elective3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective

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    Milestones

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

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PA499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    PAMU461Advanced Music Theory & Analysis II3Major
    PAMU305 or 306 or  307 or  310Guitar Ensemble or Chamber Ensemble or University Chorus or Contemporary Music Ensemble1Major
    UDGEB or UDGED3Take either UDGEB or UDGED (Whichever UDGE was not taken in semester 3)GE
    Multicultural Perspectives 3If Multicultural Perspectives requirement has already been met switch to Free Elective. Other MP
    Free Elective3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirement Elective

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    Milestones

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