BA: Theater and Performance Studies 2023-2024
*previously Performing Arts, Theater
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 Theatre and Performance Studies Major Requirements
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories THTR 100 Theatre and Performance Studies in our Communities 3 Only offered in Fall of odd-numbered years, alternating with THTR 281. Major C1 THTR 180 Acting I: Foundations 3 Major & GE C1 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 A3 - Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 GE Student's Choice F – Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives 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
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- Audition for the Fall Production
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor
- 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 THTR 181 Vocal Empowerment on Stage and Screen 3 Major & GE A1 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State 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 & descriptionsGE B4 GE/Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE & Graduation C2/Language Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Join a Student Group/Club
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Attend Capstone Presentations
- Meet with Performing Arts Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories THTR 238 Global Theatre and Performance in History I 3 Major & GE C1 THTR 281 Only offered in Fall of even-numbered years, alternating with THTR 100. 3 Major GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Science 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E 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 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 THTR 280 Acting II 3 Major GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 3 Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE B2/B3 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 in semester 5 or later Graduation US History Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation 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 THTR 333 Topics in Theatre & Performance Studies 3 Repeat twice in two different topics. Major & GE UDGE C THTR 382 Directing 3 Only offered in Fall of odd-numbered years, alternating with THTR 380. Major PA 391 Advanced Production 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 Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development Services
- Audition for the Fall Production
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories THTR 338 Global Theatre and Performance in History II 3 Major & GE UDGE C THTR 333 Topics in Theatre & Performance Studies 3 Repeat twice in two different topics. Major & GE UDGE C THTR 381 Performance and Presence on Stage and Screen 3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE B Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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 & Alumni Engagement
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Attend Capstone presentations
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories THTR 344 Global Theatre and Performance Literatures 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement Major & Graduation Multicultural Perspectives THTR 380 Acting III: Performance Styles 3 Only offered in Fall of even-numbered years, alternating with THTR 382. Major PA 391 Production 3 Recommended for a second semester, otherwise this can be a free elective. Major THTR 481 Research Methods for Stage and Screen 3 Major & GWAR Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories THTR 480 Acting IV: Preparation for Professional Performance 3 Major THTR 499 Capstone: Community Collaboration in Theatre & Performance Studies 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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. Graduation Unit Requirement 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