BA: Performing Arts, Music 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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU109Private Lessons1need to complete 2 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrumentMajor
    PAMU161Music Fundamentals3Major
    GEStudent's Choice A1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptions: PA 101 or 102 recommendedGEA1
    GEStudent's Choice A2 – Written Communication3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    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

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    Milestones

    • Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Major requires a grade of C- or better in PAMU 161, 162, 163, 263, and 264 before moving to the next courses
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
    • Declare your Music Emphasis
    • Audition for the Fall Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty 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 Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMUEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PAMU163Aural Skills & Musicianship I 2Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics-
    Quantitative Reasoning    		3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2GELanguage
    PAMU162Music Theory and Analysis I3Major

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    Milestones

    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Join a Student Group
    • Audition for the Spring Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Capstone Presentations

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU263Music Theory & Analysis II3Major
    PAMU264Aural Skills & Musicianship II3Major
    GEStudent's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives RequirementGEF
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED

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    Milestones

    • Audition for the Fall Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU265Music Theory & Analysis III3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 or C23Can be a C1 or C2
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Science3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DOtherAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor
    • Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor
    • Audition for Spring Production
    • Attend Capstone Presentations

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PA303Adv. Collaboration Workshop3Major
    PAMU309Private Lessons1Need to complete 2 semestersMajor
    PAMUEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    HISTStudent's Choice US History3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. OtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's Choice Free 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

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    Milestones

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services
    • Audition for Fall Production

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU309Private Lessons1Need to complete 2 semestersMajor
    PAMU337Music in History3Major & GE & GWARUDGE C
    PAMUEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PAMU335 or
    385    		Physics of Music or
    Audio Design/Recording    		3Select one from the following: PAMU 335 or 385
    335 can count for UDGE B     		Major & GEUDGE B
    Free Elective

    Student's Choice

    Free Elective

    		3Needed 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

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Career Fair
    • Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor
    • Audition for Spring Production
    • Attend Capstone Presentations

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMUEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PAPA 390 or 391Events or Production3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    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
    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

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • 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
    PAMU109Private Lessons1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PA499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    UDGE or Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3If student used PAMU 335 for major, UDGE B is met and this section can switch to free elective to meet unit requirementGEUDGE B
    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
    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

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Invest time in your Capstone Project
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