Costume Crafts and Design
Certificate of Achievement (C) Theatre Arts · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
This Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a student who has completed a basic series of technical production courses in preparation for a costume and/or make-up career in theatre and related entertainment technology.
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 120 | Understanding Scenography | 3 |
| TA 123 | Stage Lighting | 3 |
| orTA 134 | Costume Design | |
| orTA 227 | Scenic Design | |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | 3 |
| TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | 3 |
| List A - Complete a minimum of 1 unit from the following: | 1 | |
| 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 156A | Stage Make-up Workshop | |
| TA 156B | Make-up and Hair Assistant in Production | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop | |
| Total Units | 16.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the function of costuming as manifest in theatrical production.
- Demonstrate basic skills in sewing construction using critical thinking and creativity.
- Identify space needs, tools, equipment and personnel needed for a costume shop operation.
- Demonstrate work habits that are safe, efficient and effective.
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.