Acting Level One
Certificate of Achievement (C) Theatre Arts · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement in Acting Level One is awarded to a student who has completed a beginning level series of acting and related courses in preparation for a career in theatre and related entertainment industries. This Certificate of Achievement will better prepare a student secure a job in the professional theatre industry. Acting opportunities exist on the stage, in film, television, themed entertainment, commercials, industrials, corporate business theatre and the video game industry. After successfully completing this certificate a student could be hired as a stage manager, actor, playwright, crew member in the film and/or television industry, production assistant, casting assistant or general theatre technician.
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 103 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| orTA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | |
| orTA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
| orTA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| TA 112 | Intermediate Acting A | 3 |
| TA 114 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | 3 |
| List A - Complete a minimum of one unit from the following: | 1-6 | |
| TA 110 | Improvisation | |
| TA 141 | Theatre Workshop | |
| TA 142 | Theatre Workshop II | |
| TA 143 | Theatre Workshop III | |
| TA 144 | Theatre Workshop IV | |
| TA 151 | Theatre Production I | |
| TA 152 | Theatre Production II | |
| TA 153 | Theatre Production III | |
| TA 154 | Theatre Production IV | |
| TA 155A | Stage Costumer Workshop | |
| TA 155B | Specialty Costume Dresser in Production | |
| TA 155C | Costume Crew Technician in Production | |
| TA 155D | Costume Crew Head in Production | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop | |
| TA 256A | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 256B | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 256C | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 256D | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 262A | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| TA 262B | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| TA 262C | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| TA 262D | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| Total Units | 16.00-21.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Speak in front of a live audience so that you are clearly heard and understood.
- Move on stage in a way that is appropriate to the moment and character and that creates an effective live presentation.
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production and performance.
- Effectively use vocabulary, techniques and processes to act in or direct an affecting public performance of a play.
- Demonstrate at a beginning level of mastery the skills necessary to successfully compete in actor auditions.
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.