Technical Production
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 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 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | 3 |
| TA 123 | Stage Lighting | 3 |
| orTA 227 | Scenic Design | |
| List A - Complete a minimum of 4 units from the following: | 4 | |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | |
| TA 145A | Stage Electrician | |
| TA 145B | Light Board Operator | |
| TA 146A | Stage Automation and Show Control Workshop/Lab | |
| TA 146B | Fly and Scenery Systems Operator | |
| TA 149A | Production Assistant | |
| TA 149B | Assistant Stage Manager | |
| TA 150A | Stage Audio Technician Workshop | |
| TA 150B | Audio Mixing Board Operator in Production | |
| TA 151 | Theatre Production I | |
| TA 152 | Theatre Production II | |
| TA 153 | Theatre Production III | |
| TA 154 | Theatre Production IV | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop | |
| Total Units | 16.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
Knowledgeably discuss what constitutes an effective scenic and lighting design for a play.
Demonstrate the proper application of technical theatre vocabulary.
Identify scenic construction tools and use appropriately.
Demonstrate scenic construction techniques by building a scenic flat.
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.