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Performing Arts

Requirements for B.A. in Performing Arts (120 units)

Core Courses (18 units)

(This degree is planned for fall 2006 implementation and subject to CSU Chancellor's Office approval)

  • PA 101 Introduction to the Performing Arts (3)
  • PA 202 Integrating Dance, Music, andTheatre (3)
  • PA 335 Business and the Performing Arts (3)
  • PA 350 Audience and Performance Studies (3)
  • PA 360 MusicalTheatre (3)
  • PA 436 Physics of Performing Arts (3)

Choose 1 of the following 3 emphases (21 units)

Theatre Emphasis Required Courses (21)

  • PA 338  Theatre in History (3)
  • PATH 280 Acting I (3)
  • PATH 281 Play Analysis (3)
  • PATH 382 Directing (3)
  • PATH 481 Production (3)    (Repeated once for 6 units)
  • PATH 499 Performing Arts Capstone Internship in Theatre (3)

Dance Emphasis Required Courses (21)

  • PADA 151 Conditioning for Dancers (3)
  • PADA 253 Jazz Dance I (3)
  • PADA 353 Jazz Dance II (3)
  • PADA 254 Modern Dance I (3)
  • PADA 354 Modern Dance II (3)
  • PADA 458 Dance Ensemble (3)
  • PADA 499 Performing Arts Capstone Internship (3)

Music Emphasis Required Courses (21)

  • PAMU 100 Music Appreciation (3)
  • PAMU 261 MusicTheory (3)
  • PAMU 363 Music History (3)
  • PAMU 330 Jazz in America (3)

    6 units in the following repeatable courses in consultation with the advisor:

  • PAMU 109 Private Lessons (1)
  • PAMU 307 University Chorus (1)
  • PAMU 308 University Orchestra (1)
  • PAMU 499 Performing Arts Capstone Internship (3)

General Education and Electives

  • General Education andTitleV (54 units)
  • Performing Arts Electives (12 units)
  • Electives in any discipline (15 units)