Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts : Acting

Santa Barbara, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Arts

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts: Acting program focuses on developing your acting skills and understanding of the theatre. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes performance techniques, scene study, and theatrical production. You'll engage in hands-on learning opportunities to refine your craft and collaborate with peers in various performances.

Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue various career paths in the performing arts, including roles such as actor, theatrical producer, or stage manager. Opportunities may extend to fields like film, television, and commercials, providing a solid foundation for further studies or professional training in drama and performing arts.

The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of serious theatre students as well as those who wish to include theatre as a part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting, 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. Students have the opportunity of working in all phases of production and performance and are encouraged to take on increasing levels of responsibility as stage managers or directors.

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)