Roadmap: Theatre Arts, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area 1A 3 unit(s)
TA 5 - Beginning Acting OR TA 55 Intro to Design for the Performing Arts 3 unit(s) (GE Area 3A)
TA 11 - Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism 3 unit(s)
TA 51A - Stagecraft: Scenery & Prop Fundamentals 1 unit
TA 51B - Stagecraft: Costume Fundamentals 1 unit
TA 51C - Stagecraft: Lighting & Sound Technology 1 unit
One course from: ART 44HA , DSGN 44HA , ENGL 44HA , HUM 44HA , or PHIL 44HA - Design Your Life, Design Your Semester, Design Your World 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)
GE Area 2 3 unit(s)
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)
TA 17 - Intermediate Acting 3 unit(s)
Theatre Arts Elective - Lower Division 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement
AFAM 2A - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government , AAS 33A - Asian Americans in U.S. History I , CCS 10A - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government , OR HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4 + US 1)
GE Area 3B 3 unit(s)
GE Area 5A / 5C 3-4 unit(s)
TA 170A - Introduction to Acting and Directing for the Camera 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15-16 units)

AFAM 2B - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government , AAS 33B - Asian Americans in U.S. History II , CCS 10B - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government , OR POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4 + US 2-3)
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5B / 5C 3-4 unit(s)*
TA 191 - Theatre Production Workshop 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

100W (Recommend TA 100W ) 3 unit(s) (WID)
TA 116 - Introduction to Stage Directing OR TA 128 - Introduction to Playwriting TA 153 - Costume Design for Performing Arts 3 unit(s)
TA 120 - World Theatre I 3 unit(s)
TA 151 - Lighting Design for Performing Arts OR TA 153 - Costume Design for Performing Arts 3 unit(s)
Upper Division Humanities & Arts Elective Course 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Upper Division Area 3 (Recommend TA 127 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Upper Division Area 2/5 3 unit(s)
TA 103 - Musical Theatre OR TA 112 - Rehearsal and Performance OR TA 117 - Practice in Acting or Directing OR TA 131 - Storytelling 3 unit(s)
TA 121 - World Theatre II 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
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Year 4

Fall Semester (14 units)

GE Upper Division Area 4 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 2 unit(s)*¹
TA 103 - Musical Theatre OR TA 112 - Rehearsal and Performance OR TA 117 - Practice in Acting or Directing OR TA 131 - Storytelling 3 unit(s)
Theatre Arts Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

TA 198 - Internship 3 unit(s)
Theatre Arts Upper Division Elective 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

¹Some DANC courses may satisfy the University’s Physical Education Requirement.

Either GE Area 5A or 5B must be taken with a 5C - Laboratory .