Theatre Arts
Certificate of Achievement (C) Art · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
This one year curriculum will cover three broad areas: historical overview of drama, basic acting training and basic technical theatre skills. These courses are intended to give the student a complete introduction to a course of study in theatre, culminating in a Certificate of Achievement: Theatre Arts.
Requirements
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | 3 |
| orTA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| TA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | 3 |
| orTA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | |
| TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| TA 112 | Intermediate Acting A | 3 |
| List A - Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| TA 120 | Understanding Scenography | |
| TA 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| Total Units | 18.00 | |
Note: TA 107 is offered in fall semester only; TA 108 is offered in spring semester only; TA 106 is offered periodically; TA 120 is offered in fall semester only.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production and performance.
- Effectively use vocabulary, techniques and processes to act in a performance of a play.
- Effectively use basic technical theatre vocabulary and apply fundamental theatre craft skills.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.