BA: Performing Arts, Music 2022-2023
Whether your interest is theatre, music or dance, the Performing Arts program at 海角社区 (海角社区CI) 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 PAMU 109 Private Lessons 1 need to complete 2 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument Major PAMU 161 Music Fundamentals 3 Major GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions: PA 101 or 102 recommended GE A1 GE Student's Choice A2 鈥� 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 C1 鈥� Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE C1 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
- 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PAMU Ensemble Requirement Student's Choice 1 Complete 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 PAMU 163 Aural Skills & Musicianship I 2 Major GE Student's Choice B4 鈥� Mathematics-
Quantitative Reasoning3 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 with GE:C2 GE Language PAMU 162 Music Theory and Analysis I 3 Major Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PAMU 263 Music Theory & Analysis II 3 Major PAMU 264 Aural Skills & Musicianship II 3 Major GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice F 鈥� Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE F 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 Music Faculty Advisor
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PAMU 265 Music Theory & Analysis III 3 Major GE Student's Choice C1 or C2 3 Can be a C1 or C2
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE Additional C GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 3 Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE B2/B3 GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double-counts with GE:D Other AIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt. 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
- Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor
- Audition for Spring Production
- Attend Capstone Presentations
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PA 303 Adv. Collaboration Workshop 3 Major PAMU 309 Private Lessons 1 Need to complete 2 semesters Major PAMU Ensemble Requirement Student's Choice 1 Complete 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 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 AIR: 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
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development Services
- Audition for Fall Production
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PAMU 309 Private Lessons 1 Need to complete 2 semesters Major PAMU 337 Music in History 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE C PAMU Ensemble Requirement Student's Choice 1 Complete 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 PAMU 335 or
385Physics of Music or
Audio Design/Recording3 Select one from the following: PAMU 335 or 385
335 can count for UDGE BMajor & GE 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 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 Faculty Advisor
- Attend Career Fair
- Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor
- Audition for Spring Production
- Attend Capstone Presentations
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PAMU Ensemble Requirement Student's Choice 1 Complete 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 PA PA 390 or 391 Events or 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 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
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline 鈥� 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 PAMU 109 Private Lessons 1 Complete 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 PA 499 Performing Arts Capstone 3 Major UDGE or Free Elective Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 If student used PAMU 335 for major, UDGE B is met and this section can switch to free elective to meet unit requirement GE 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 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