Associate in Arts for Transfer in Theatre Arts
Santa Barbara, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The Theatre Arts Department at Santa Barbara City College offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of serious theatre students, as well as those students who wish to include theatre arts as part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming, and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares Theatre Arts majors for transfer to a four-year college or university ready to do advanced, upper-division work.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Theatre Arts provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student's community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to California State University CSU-impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.
The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study suited to the needs of the serious theatre student, as well as for students wishing to include theatre arts as part of their college education. With classes in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming/Make-up and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares Theatre Arts majors for transfer to a four-year university or immediate entry into the entertainment industry. No audition, experience or special application is required for admission to the program, and courses are offered at all levels of expertise.
Theatre is an art form embodying the idea of human stories communicated by actors and supported by light, sound and physical elements including sets and costumes performed before a live audience. Theatre provides an emotionally affecting and transformative experience for participants and audience alike. Studying the art of theatre promotes creativity, a nimble mindset, collaboration, and the ability to complete significant projects. The skills taught translate to jobs in a variety of fields including in the theatre, film, television and event industries. Hands-on practical experience is stressed through a wide-ranging production program. Students have the opportunity of working in all phases of production and performance.
SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor.
Theatre Arts (TA)
- TA 103 Theatre Appreciation (3 Units)
- TA 104 Script Analysis (3 Units)
- TA 106 Development of Drama - Musical Theatre (3 Units)
- TA 107 Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance (3 Units)
- TA 108 Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary (3 Units)
- TA 110 Improvisation (3 Units)
- TA 111 Beginning Acting (3 Units)
- TA 112 Intermediate Acting A (3 Units)
- TA 113 Introduction to Performance (3 Units)
- TA 114 Voice and Diction (3 Units)
- TA 116 Page to Performance (3 Units)
- TA 120 Understanding Scenography (3 Units)
- TA 121 Introduction to Stagecraft (3 Units)
- TA 123 Stage Lighting (3 Units)
- TA 131 Costume Technology (3 Units)
- TA 132A Costume Technology II: Motion Picture & Live Entertainment Costumer (3 Units)
- TA 134 Costume Design (3 Units)
- TA 135A History of Costume Design in Film (3 Units)
- TA 136 Theatrical Makeup Techniques (3 Units)
- TA 141 Theatre Workshop (0.5 Units)
- TA 142 Theatre Workshop II (1 Unit)
- TA 143 Theatre Workshop III (1.5 Unit)
- TA 144 Theatre Workshop IV (2 Units)
- TA 145A Stage Electrician (0.5 Units)
- TA 145B Light Board Operator (1 Unit)
- TA 145C Master Electrician (1.5 Unit)
- TA 145D Assistant to the Lighting Designer (2 Units)
- TA 146A Theatrical Stage Carpentry Deck Crew (0.5 Units)
- TA 146B Fly and Scenery Systems Operator (1 Unit)
- TA 146C Deck-Crew Co-Chief (1.5 Unit)
- TA 146D Deck Crew Head (2 Units)
- TA 149A Production Assistant (0.5 Units)
- TA 149B Assistant Stage Manager (1 Unit)
- TA 149C Stage Manager (1.5 Unit)
- TA 149D Production Stage Manager (2 Units)
- TA 150A Stage Audio Technician Workshop (0.5 Units)
- TA 150B Audio Mixing Board Operator in Production (1 Unit)
- TA 150C Audio Systems Programmer (1.5 Unit)
- TA 150D Chief Audio Technician (2 Units)
- TA 151 Theatre Production I (0.5 Units)
- TA 152 Theatre Production II (1 Unit)
- TA 153 Theatre Production III (1.5 Unit)
- TA 154 Theatre Production IV (2 Units)
- TA 155A Stage Costumer Workshop (0.5 Units)
- TA 155B Specialty Costume Dresser in Production (1 Unit)
- TA 155C Costume Crew Technician in Production (1.5 Unit)
- TA 155D Costume Crew Head in Production (2 Units)
- TA 156A Stage Make-up Workshop (0.5 Units)
- TA 156B Make-up and Hair Assistant in Production (1 Unit)
- TA 156C Theatrical Makeup, Hair and Wig Technician in Production (1.5 Unit)
- TA 157A Intermediate Theatrical Make-up Techniques (3 Units)
- TA 158A Scenic Studio Carpenter Workshop (0.5 Units)
- TA 158B Scenic Studio Construction Carpenter/Painter (1 Unit)
- TA 158C Scenic Studio Project Carpenter/Painter (1.5 Unit)
- TA 160 Chicano Theatre (3 Units)
- TA 175 Summer Theatre Workshop (1-6 Units)
- TA 213 Intermediate Acting B (3 Units)
- TA 214 Advanced Acting (3 Units)
- TA 215 Fundamentals of Directing (3 Units)
- TA 217A Movement for the Actor (3 Units)
- TA 218 Acting for the Camera (3 Units)
- TA 227 Scenic Design (3 Units)
- TA 250 Advanced Theatre Performance (2 Units)
- TA 255A Classical Comedy in Performance (0.5 Units)
- TA 255B Classical Comedy in Performance (1 Unit)
- TA 255C Classical Comedy in Performance (1.5 Unit)
- TA 255D Classical Comedy in Performance (2 Units)
- TA 256A Contemporary Comedy in Performance (0.5 Units)
- TA 256B Contemporary Comedy in Performance (1 Unit)
- TA 256C Contemporary Comedy in Performance (1.5 Unit)
- TA 256D Contemporary Comedy in Performance (2 Units)
- TA 262A Modern American Drama in Performance (0.5 Units)
- TA 262B Modern American Drama in Performance (1 Unit)
- TA 262C Modern American Drama in Performance (1.5 Unit)
- TA 262D Modern American Drama in Performance (2 Units)
- TA 263A Classical Drama In Performance (0.5 Units)
- TA 263B Classical Drama in Performance (1 Unit)
- TA 263C Classical Drama in Performance (1.5 Unit)
- TA 263D Classical Drama In Performance (2 Units)
- TA 267A Acting Styles: Shakespeare (3 Units)
- TA 267B Acting Styles: Stage Combat (3 Units)
- TA 267C Acting Styles: Musical Theatre Performance (3 Units)
- TA 272A Contemporary World Drama Intensive (2 Units)
- TA 272B Contemporary World Drama Intensive (3 Units)
- TA 272C Contemporary World Drama Intensive (4 Units)
- TA 273A Contemporary World Comedy Intensive (2 Units)
- TA 273B Contemporary World Comedy Intensive (3 Units)
- TA 273C Contemporary World Comedy Intensive (4 Units)
- TA 299 Independent Study In Theatre Arts (1-4 Units)
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production and performance.
- Knowledgeably critique a theatrical performance in terms of relevant techniques applied and aesthetic choices made.
- Articulate the evolution of theatre and its various styles and genres and relate them to contemporary issues, values, and concerns.