BA: Performing Arts, Theater 2022-2023

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.

Visit the program website: https://performingarts.csuci.edu/index.htm
Review the Performing Arts, Theatre Emphasis Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PA303Advanced Collaboration Workshop3Major
    PATH381Performance and Presence on Stage and Screen3Major
    PATH480Acting III: Performance Styles3Major
    UDGEStudent ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any classes, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services
    • Audition for the Fall Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PATH338Theater in History3Triple counts with Major, UDGE C and GWARMajor & GE & GWARUDGE C
    PATH

    333, or


    341, or


    342, or


    344

    		PATH 333: Multicultural Drama and Theatre, or
    PATH 341: Modern American Drama and Theatre, or
    PATH 342: Modern British and European Drama and Theatre, or
    PATH 344: World and Theatre    		3Course 1 of two courses required from the listMajor
    PA

    390, or

    391

    		PA 390: Events, or

    PA 391: Production    		3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherAIR: US History

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling
    • Attend Career Fair
    • Audition for the Spring Production
    • Attend Capstone presentations

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PATH333, or


    341, or


    342, or



    344    		PATH 333: Multicultural Drama and Theatre, or
    PATH 341: Modern American Drama and Theatre, or
    PATH 342: Modern British and European Drama and Theatre, or
    PATH 344: World and Theatre    		3Course 2 of two courses required from the listMajor
    PA

    390, or

    391

    Events or

    Production

    		3Recommended for a second semester, otherwise this can be a free electiveMajor
    PATH382Directing3Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective.OtherAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent Choice3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)- after meeting with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PA499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherLanguage
    Graduation RequirementStudent's Choice Multicultural Perspectives3If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherMP
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Invest time in your Capstone project
    • Attend the Career Fair
    • Join a professional organization at a student rate
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