Performing Arts, B.A.
Four-Year Academic Map 2021-2022
This is a sample academic plan for students entering on the 2021-2022 catalog. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Please tap the button following each course to view course description and prerequisites or see the UH Hilo Catalog for more course information.
Year 3: Fall Semester
Course |
Credit |
PA Leadership II |
3 |
DRAM 364 |
3 |
PARTS Upper Elective (DNCE, DRAM, MUS) |
3 |
DS: Social Science I |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Upper Elective |
1 |
Credits |
16 |
Year 4: Spring Semester
Course |
Credit |
Upper Elective |
3 |
PARTS Upper Elective (DNCE, DRAM, MUS) |
3 |
WI Upper Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Credits |
15 |
Notes
- Senior Seminar:
- Required Senior Project:
- Ensemble Courses:
- Leadership Courses (Choose 6 Credits):
- DNCE 371
- DNCE 419
- DRAM 419
- DRAM 430
- MUS 324
- MUS 419
- To earn the BA in Performing Arts, students must earn a C or higher in all required Performing Arts courses.
- Performing Arts Majors must complete at least 35 upper division credits (300-400 level).
- Applied music fees are in addition to regular tuition. For Applied music courses and fee structure, contact the Applied Music Coordinator, Mark Sheffield and consult the Instructor at the time of registration.
- Students enrolled in MUS 231 or MUS 331 are required to participate in student recitals and juries and to be co-enrollled in a MUS 130 .
- No more than 12 semester hours of Ensemble courses may be applied to the upper division total required for the major.
- Students enrolled in DRAM 350 who have no previous sewing experience also must enroll concurrently in DRAM 350L .
- Year 2 may include MUS 121 /MUS 122 or MUS 231 depending on their focus within the major.
- Year 3 may include MUS 231 for students seeking to emphasize music in their degree plan.
- In years 3 and 4, student focus on electives should be on further emphasizing their own area of focus, choosing courses that meet the university's elective requirements.
- One ensemble course is required for the program. These courses may be taken for credit as many times as desired (see Instructor for details).