# Credit (TA) courses

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 89 courses

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/ta/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### TA 103 — Theatre Appreciation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** THTR 111, THTR 112
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of dramatic literature and play production in the context of dramatic style, structure and historical perspective, including an exploration of various methods and conventions of theatrical realization through acting, directing, design and production. Provides a greater understanding and appreciation of theatre as a living art.

### TA 104 — Script Analysis

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** THTR 114
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3

Study of play texts, from page to stage, with emphasis on analysis of story structure, character, language, cultural context and style.

### TA 106 — Development of Drama - Musical Theatre

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of the dramatic literature of musical theatre from operetta to contemporary musical theatre. Through reading, listening, viewing and analysis of representative musicals, consideration of musical theatre conventions and aesthetic influences, the evolution of the musical as a cultural expression and social force is examined in reference to its historical context and contemporary effect.

### TA 107 — Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** THTR 113
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of dramatic literature from ancient Greece, Rome and Asia through the 17th century. Through reading and analysis of representative plays, consideration of theatrical conventions and review of aesthetic influences, the evolution of theatre as a cultural expression and social force is examined in reference to its historical context and contemporary effect.

### TA 108 — Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of dramatic literature from the 17th century to modern times. Through reading and analysis of representative plays selected from each of the major dramatic periods within this frame the evolution of theatre is examined in its historical context and for contemporary effect. Note: Students may enroll in TA 108 without having enrolled in TA 107.

### TA 110 — Improvisation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Student will create and perform dynamic individual and group improvisational exercises and scenes. Explores essential techniques of physical and verbal spontaneous performance.

### TA 111 — Beginning Acting

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** THTR 151
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Introduction to the separate parts of the composite art of acting, which entails the effective communication of the ideas and emotions of a dramatic character to an audience. The ultimate goal is to develop a firm foundation in basic acting techniques.

### TA 112 — Intermediate Acting A

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Advisory:** TA 111.
- **C-ID:** THTR 152
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)

Appropriate for students just beginning to act or for more experienced actors, this course focuses on creating believable characters, employing emotional resources and experiences to develop nuanced and powerful stage interactions, honing the skills of observation and imagination to create dynamic and riveting performances.

### TA 113 — Introduction to Performance

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

This course celebrates, analyzes and explores performance through history and around the world. Students will be introduced to the theory of performance as culture, ritual, communication and play. They will create performance work themselves as actors, puppeteers, artists and writers and also be able to watch and engage with the work of master performers in a variety of performance experiences.

### TA 114 — Voice and Diction

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)

Introduction to the mechanics of voice production and the various elements of speech, including quality, strength, duration and pitch. The student is introduced to the International Phonetic Alphabet, American standard pronunciation and stage dialects.

### TA 116 — Page to Performance

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C

Introduction to the skills of analysis and performance techniques necessary to explore, understand and orally present diverse literary works that include traditional, modern and original student works.

### TA 120 — Understanding Scenography

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** THTR 172
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Examination of practice and implications of visual and aural design in the theatre, including a study of the origins and development of theatrical scenery, costume, lighting, projection and sound design. A survey of current scenographic practices and their relationship to theatrical performance.

### TA 121 — Introduction to Stagecraft

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** THTR 171
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Survey of organization, practices, conventions and crafts associated with execution of scenic, lighting and sound designs for the stage. Includes study of and laboratory experience in scenic construction, painting, rigging, placement and manipulation of scenery, lighting and sound equipment, and properties.

### TA 123 — Stage Lighting

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 173
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduction to stage lighting techniques, principles and equipment, including a basic study of optics, color, electricity, instrumentation, control systems and design theory.

### TA 131 — Costume Technology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)

Introduction to the techniques and methodology of costume and accessory construction. Practical experience in sewing, pattern development, fabrics and their modification. Examination of costume production procedures in regard to time, budgets and labor. Investigation of craft techniques and materials required for accessories include millinery, footwear, mask, armor, jewelry and others.

### TA 132A — Costume Technology II: Motion Picture & Live Entertainment Costumer

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 102 (54 lecture, 48 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Examination of advanced concepts and production skills specific to a professional costumer. This class demonstrates techniques that are necessary to enter the costume workforce: costume management, continuity, computer programs, system of effective fittings.

### TA 134 — Costume Design

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (54 lecture, 36 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Study of the interpretation of scripts through costume design. Includes a brief survey of costume history, discussions of costume and production organization and personnel, discussion and sample construction for design and practice of drawing and rendering techniques. Study takes form of design projects done for theoretical productions.

### TA 135A — History of Costume Design in Film

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

The history of the development of the art of film costume design from the first costume designers to present. A study of diverse aesthetic theories of costume design in relationship to production design, art direction and cinematography. Analysis of the contribution of outstanding costume designers for cinema, television and filmed entertainment. Study the influence of cinema costume design and resulting film costumes on society and culture through fashion. Lectures, discussions and reading along with viewing representative films.

### TA 136 — Theatrical Makeup Techniques

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 175
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Investigate the use of makeup in contributing to the effectiveness character presentation on stage, television, video, film and photography projects. Emphasis on design and techniques of makeup to aid the student in the development and projection of character. This is a required course for theatre majors.

### TA 141 — Theatre Workshop

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration of all aspects of play production involving the actor in order to develop his acting capabilities, skills and discipline. The audition, preparation and presentational phases of the acting process explored under the supervision and guidance of a faculty director. Productions presented for public performance.

### TA 142 — Theatre Workshop II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration of all aspects of play production involving the actor in order to develop his acting capabilities, skills and discipline. The audition, preparation and presentational phases of the acting process explored under the supervision and guidance of a faculty director. Productions presented for public performance.

### TA 143 — Theatre Workshop III

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration of all aspects of play production involving the actor in order to develop his acting capabilities, skills and discipline. The audition, preparation and presentational phases of the acting process explored under the supervision and guidance of a faculty director.

### TA 144 — Theatre Workshop IV

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration of all aspects of play production involving the actor in order to develop his acting capabilities, skills and discipline. The audition, preparation and presentational phases of the acting process explored under the supervision and guidance of a faculty director. Productions presented for public performance.

### TA 145A — Stage Electrician

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the beginning technician in the operation of basic theatrical lighting instruments utilized in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 145B — Light Board Operator

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the technician in the operation of theatrical lighting instruments and control boards utilized in the realization of a production.

### TA 145C — Master Electrician

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory experience for the technician in the implementation of the light plot, maintenance of lighting instruments, power distribution and circuitry utilized in the realization of a production.

### TA 145D — Assistant to the Lighting Designer

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory experience for the student in visual research for lighting design, the implementation of the light plot, generating appropriate light schedules for hang & hook-up, and color cut list to be utilized in the realization of a lighting design.

### TA 146A — Stage Automation and Show Control Workshop/Lab

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Provides study and laboratory exploration for theatrical technicians in the responsibilities and skills necessary to function as a stage carpenter/show control and automation engineer.

### TA 146B — Fly and Scenery Systems Operator

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the beginning theatrical technician in the responsibilities and skills necessary to function as a Fly Systems Operator of a realized production.

### TA 146C — Deck-Crew Co-Chief

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditons for public performance Approval of Instructor.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the intermediate theatrical technician in the responsibilities and skills necessary to function as a deck crew co-chief on the deck crew of a realized production.

### TA 146D — Deck Crew Head

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced theatrical technician to serve as a deck crew head on a realized production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 149A — Production Assistant

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the beginning theatre student in the skills required to be part of a theatrical stage management team. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 149B — Assistant Stage Manager

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory application for the intermediate theatre student in the skills required to be part of a theatrical stage management team. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 149C — Stage Manager

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced theatre student in the skills required to lead a theatrical stage management team. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 149D — Production Stage Manager

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Provides study and laboratory application for the advanced theatre student in the skills required to lead a theatrical stage management team. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 150A — Stage Audio Technician Workshop

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)

Provides study and laboratory exploration for technicians in the setup, operation, and programming of theatrical audio equipment utilized in the realization of a production.

### TA 150B — Audio Mixing Board Operator in Production

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the intermediate technician in the operation of basic theatrical audio equipment utilized in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 150C — Audio Systems Programmer

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performances.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the intermediate technician in the programming of digital audio playback programs utilized in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 150D — Chief Audio Technician

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performances.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced technician in the programming of digital audio playback programs utilized in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment

### TA 151 — Theatre Production I

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Entry level technical theatre practicum in stage management, scenic construction, scenic painting, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and properties. Students perform as crew members and/or crew heads for productions.

### TA 152 — Theatre Production II

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 192
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Technical theatre practicum in stage management, scenic construction, scenic painting, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and properties. Students perform as crew members and/or crew heads for productions.

### TA 153 — Theatre Production III

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 192
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Intermediate skill technical theatre practicum in stage management, scenic construction, scenic painting, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and properties. Students perform as crew members and/or crew heads for productions.

### TA 154 — Theatre Production IV

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 192
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Advanced technical theatre practicum in stage management, scenic construction, scenic painting, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and properties. Students perform as crew members and/or crew heads for productions.

### TA 155A — Stage Costumer Workshop

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)

Provides study and laboratory exploration for theatre technicians in the responsibilities and skills necessary to successfully serve as a costumer in the realization of a production.

### TA 155B — Specialty Costume Dresser in Production

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the costume technician in the responsibilities and skills necessary to successfully serve as a specialty costume dresser in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 155C — Costume Crew Technician in Production

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the costumer in the responsibilities and skills necessary to successfully serve as a costume crew technician in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 155D — Costume Crew Head in Production

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Limitation Enrollment: Auditions for public performance. Provides study and laboratory exploration for the costume technician in the responsibilities and skills necessary to serve as a costume crew head in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 156A — Stage Make-up Workshop

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the beginning theatrical make-up artist in the realization of a production.

### TA 156B — Make-up and Hair Assistant in Production

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the theatrical make-up and hair assistant in the realization of a production. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 156C — Theatrical Makeup, Hair and Wig Technician in Production

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Registration is by instructor approval.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the theatrical make-up, hair and wig technician to utilize makeup & hair techniques to create a character face map in support of an actor in fully realized production. Enrollment by instructor assignment.

### TA 157A — Intermediate Theatrical Make-up Techniques

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Investigation and practicum of face and head casting, prosthetics, masks, alternate materials, special effects and hairpieces as part of the character for theatre and camera. Emphasis on design and execution of mask and hairpiece as projection of character.

### TA 158A — Scenic Studio Carpenter Workshop

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)

Provides study and laboratory exploration for theatre technicians by exploring fundamental scenic construction and painting techniques in the scenic studio.

### TA 158B — Scenic Studio Construction Carpenter/Painter

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performances.

Provides study and laboratory assignments by constructing and painting scenery in the scenic studio. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 158C — Scenic Studio Project Carpenter/Painter

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performances.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced technician constructing and painting scenery in the scenic studio. Enrollment by Instructor assignment.

### TA 160 — Chicano Theatre

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Same as: CHST 160
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of Chicano and Latino theater, its historical roots, techniques, styles and literature. Students explore and analyze the origins and development of various related forms in the context of the Chicano culture of the American Southwest and Mexico.

### TA 175 — Summer Theatre Workshop

- **Units:** 1-6
- **Hours:** 288 (288 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Participation in rehearsal/performance, stage management, scenic construction/painting, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, properties and special workshops in areas allied to summer production. Students perform as crew members/actors for production.

### TA 213 — Intermediate Acting B

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** TA 111.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)

Scenes from play texts and one-act plays are studied and presented with concentration on in-depth analysis of subject material, intensity of action, freedom of emotional release and clarity of expression.

### TA 214 — Advanced Acting

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** TA 112 and TA 213.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)

Focuses on "technique" that produces well-rounded performances. Accentuates practical application through scene work, and the production of one-act plays. Students also prepare for professional or university auditions and examine the business side of the entertainment industry.

### TA 215 — Fundamentals of Directing

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** TA 213.
- **Advisory:** TTA 121 and TA 123 and TA 131.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3
- Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Designed to introduce the student to the background, functions and techniques of the stage director. Investigation of the principles involved in script selection and interpretation, the fundamentals of casting, rehearsal techniques and scheduling, the preparation of a director's prompt script and performance.

### TA 217A — Movement for the Actor

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will focus on training actors to understand their own physical habits through the study of techniques and methodology of spatial awareness exercises such as Laban, and Alexander technique. Movement skills and balance are critical elements for this course.

### TA 218 — Acting for the Camera

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Advisory:** TA 111 or TA 112 or TA 213 or FS 101 or FS 101H.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)

Introduction to fundamental skills of acting in front of the camera, including understanding frame sizes, shot definitions, marks, physical continuity, emotional continuity, eye-lines, screen direction, acting for the edit, and the actor's relationship with the director and the film crew. Students shoot in single- and multiple-camera setups, both in studio and on location.

### TA 227 — Scenic Design

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Study of the interpretation of plays through visual and spatial elements, with emphasis on the design process, the understanding of form, composition and style, and the dramatic use of space.

### TA 250 — Advanced Theatre Performance

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Enrollment is by audition or instructor approval only.

Advanced study, analysis and practical application of various interpretive, planning and production techniques and crafts toward creating a public performance of a contemporary, modern and/or historically significant play.

### TA 255A — Classical Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the novice actor in the performance of an ensemble role in a classical comedy under the direction of a faculty or guest director. By audition and/or assignment by instructor.

### TA 255B — Classical Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Study and laboratory exploration for the beginning actor in the performance of a cameo role in a Classical comedy presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty or guest director. By Audition and/or assignment by Instructor.

### TA 255C — Classical Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced-intermediate actor in the performance of a supporting role in a Classical comedy presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty director. By Audition and/or assignment by Instructor.

### TA 255D — Classical Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced actor in the performance of a leading role in a Classical comedy presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty director. By audition or assignment by instructor.

### TA 256A — Contemporary Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: By audition only.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the novice actor in the performance of an ensemble role in a contemporary comedy under the direction of a faculty or guest director. By Audition and/or assignment by instructor.

### TA 256B — Contemporary Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: By audition and/or assignment by instructor.

Study and laboratory exploration for the beginning actor in the performance of a cameo role in a contemporary comedy presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty or guest director. By Audition and/or assignment by Instructor.

### TA 256C — Contemporary Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: By audition and/or assignment by instructor.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced-intermediate actor in the performance of a supporting role in a contemporary comedy presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty director. By Audition and/or assignment by Instructor.

### TA 256D — Contemporary Comedy in Performance

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: By audition or assignment by instructor.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced actor in the performance of a leading role in a contemporary comedy presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty director. By audition or assignment by instructor.

### TA 262A — Modern American Drama in Performance

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditons for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the beginning actor in the performance of a supporting role in a modern drama under the direction of a faculty director.

### TA 262B — Modern American Drama in Performance

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: By audition and/or assignment by instructor.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the intermediate actor in the performance of a cameo role in a contemporary American drama presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty director. By Audition and/or assignment by Instructor.

### TA 262C — Modern American Drama in Performance

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: By audition and/or assignment by instructor.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced-intermediate actor in the performance of a supporting role in a modern American drama under the direction of a faculty director.

### TA 262D — Modern American Drama in Performance

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditons for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced actor in the performance of a leading role in a modern American drama.

### TA 263A — Classical Drama In Performance

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 27 (27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the beginning actor in the performance of a supporting role in a classical drama, under the direction of a faculty director. By Audition and/or assignment by Instructor.

### TA 263B — Classical Drama in Performance

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the intermediate actor in the performance of a cameo role in a classic drama presented to the public in a fully realized production, under the direction of a faculty director. By Audition and/or assignment by instructor.

### TA 263C — Classical Drama in Performance

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 81 (81 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Provides study and laboratory exploration for the advanced-intermediate actor in the performance of a supporting role in a classical drama.

### TA 263D — Classical Drama In Performance

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for Public Performance.

Practical exploration of the development of a leading role in a classical drama presented to the public in a fully realized production

### TA 267A — Acting Styles: Shakespeare

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Advisory:** TA 111 It is advised that students taking this course have a minimum existing knowledge of acting prior to enrollment.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This prior knowledge is easily demonstrated by having completed TA 111, Beginning Acting, with a grade of "C" or better. Introduces students to acting techniques employed to perform the works of William Shakespeare.

### TA 267B — Acting Styles: Stage Combat

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** TA 112 or
- **Corequisite:** TA 112.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduction to the concepts and practice of choreographed theatrical violence, including hand-to-hand and small weapons combat, for stage and screen.

### TA 267C — Acting Styles: Musical Theatre Performance

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Prepares students to act and sing in a live musical theatre performance, with an emphasis on solo and duet songs.

### TA 272A — Contemporary World Drama Intensive

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Create a small role in a contemporary play from world drama presented to the public and directed by a faculty member. Audition required.

### TA 272B — Contemporary World Drama Intensive

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 162 (162 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ta.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Create a featured role in a contemporary play from world drama, presented to the public and directed by a faculty member. Audition required.

### TA 272C — Contemporary World Drama Intensive

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 216 (216 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Create and perform a leading role in a contemporary drama from world literature presented to the public and directed by a faculty member. Audition required.

### TA 273A — Contemporary World Comedy Intensive

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 108 (108 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Create a small role in a comedy from world literature for public performance and directed by a faculty member. Audition required.

### TA 273B — Contemporary World Comedy Intensive

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 162 (162 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ta.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance Create a featured role in a contemporary comedy from world literature presented to a public audience and directed by a faculty member.

Audition required.

### TA 273C — Contemporary World Comedy Intensive

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 216 (216 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Create a leading role in a comedy from world literature for public performance, directed by a faculty member. Audition required.

### TA 299 — Independent Study In Theatre Arts

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Hours:** 192 (192 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: The student must obtain approval to enroll from the supervising faculty member, the department chair, and the division dean.

This approval will primarily be based on the evaluation of a written project proposal and interview with the supervising faculty to determine the appropriateness of the project and the prior education and/or experience of the student which would lead to a determination of a probable successful project outcome. The student must have completed 12 units at SBCC with a minimum GPA of 2.5, and six units within the department with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Those units must be completed by the semester prior to undertaking the independent study project. Students work under guidance and direction of sponsoring faculty members on projects consistent with interests and abilities. Minimal weekly meetings with faculty sponsor required. Course may be taken for one-to--our units of credit; each unit of credit requires student to devote approximately three hours per week to his/her project.