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.
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PATH 280 Acting I 3 Major & GE C1 PATH 281 Play Analysis 3 Major PATH 181 Vocal Empowerment for the Stage and Screen 3 Major & GE A1 GE Student's Choice A2 – Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE A2 GE Student's Choice F – Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement. GE F Total Units
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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 to learn about your CARR
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- Declare your Theatre Emphasis
- Audition for the Fall Production
- Meet with Performing Arts Theatre 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PA 191 Production 3 Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double-counts with GE:D GE AIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt. GE Student's Choice B4 – Mathematics-
Quantitative Reasoning3 MATH 108 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE B4 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 GE Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts for GE: C2 Other Language Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Join a Student Group
- Student can take PA 191 in their first year if they are cast in a show
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling
- Attend Capstone Presentations
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Science 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E PATH 238 Early Theatre History 3 Major & GE Additional C PATH 281 Script Analysis for Stage and Screen 3 Major GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science. GE D Total Units
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Milestones
- Audition for the Fall Production
- Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor
- Attend or participate in at least one extra-curricular Performing Arts event on or off campus
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 3 Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE B2/B3 PATH 280 Acting II 3 HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. Other US History Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Consider adding a minor
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling
- Attend Capstone Presentations
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PA 303 Adv. Collaboration Workshop 3 Major PATH 381 Performance and Presence on Stage and Screen 3 Major PATH 480 Acting III: Performance Styles 3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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
- 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PATH 338 Theater in History 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE C PATH Major Elective Student's Choice Student's Choice 3 Select one from the following: PATH 333, 341, 342, or 344 Major PA 390 or
391Events or
Production3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Other UDGE B Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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
- Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling
- Attend Career Fair
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Attend Capstone presentations
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PATH Major Elective Student's Choice Student's Choice 3 Select one not previously taken from the following: PATH 333, 341, 342, or 344 Major PA 390 or
391Events or
Production3 Recommended for a second semester, otherwise this can be a free elective Major PATH 382 Directing 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PA 499 Performing Arts Capstone 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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