Acting Level Two
Certificate of Achievement (C) Theatre Arts · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Certificate of Achievement in Acting Level Two provides students with the foundational knowledge in the area of script analysis, acting for theatre and acting for the camera. No audition is required to enroll. There are a variety of career opportunities for students completing this certificate. The objective of the certificate is to demonstrate skill, experience and education in the area of acting in order to promote hiring in the area of theatre, film, television, and other media platforms.
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 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
| TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | 3 |
| orTA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| TA 213 | Intermediate Acting B | 3 |
| TA 214 | Advanced Acting | 3 |
| TA 218 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| List A - Complete a minimum of 1 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 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 | |
| TA 267A | Acting Styles: Shakespeare | |
| TA 267B | Acting Styles: Stage Combat | |
| TA 299 | Independent Study In Theatre Arts | |
| Total Units | 16.00-21.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a scene by identifying beats and climaxes and delineating character.
- Integrate stage business into a realistic scene.
- Complete sequence of assignments in order to effectively create a scene, from the written page to performance, including scene analysis, memorization, implementation of blocking, prop utilization and character development.
- Demonstrate at an intermediate 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.