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Theatre Arts, Associate of Arts (AA): Acting
Santa Barbara , United States
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Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Acting | Performing Arts | Theater Arts
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Theatre Arts, Associate of Arts (AA): Acting
Overview
The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theatre student 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.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| TA 112 | Intermediate Acting A | 3 |
| TA 114 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| TA 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | 3 |
| or TA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | 3 |
| Complete 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| TA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | |
| TA 104 | Script Analysis | |
| TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | |
| TA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
| TA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| Complete 3 units of Controlled Electives from the following, not including courses taken to satisfy requirements above: | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | Contemporary Dramatic Literature | |
| ENG 262 | Shakespeare | |
| TA 110 | Improvisation | |
| TA 120 | Understanding Scenography | |
| TA 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | |
| TA 123 | Stage Lighting | |
| or TA 134 | Costume Design | |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop 1 | |
| TA 213 | Intermediate Acting B | |
| TA 214 | Advanced Acting | |
| TA 215 | Fundamentals of Directing | |
| TA 218 | Acting for the Camera | |
| TA 267A | Acting Styles: Shakespeare | |
| Complete a minimum of 1 unit from the following: | 1 | |
| TA 141 | Theatre Workshop | |
| TA 142 | Theatre Workshop II | |
| TA 143 | Theatre Workshop III | |
| TA 144 | Theatre Workshop IV | |
| TA 145A | Stage Electrician | |
| TA 146A | Stage Automation and Show Control Workshop/Lab | |
| TA 149A | Production Assistant | |
| TA 150A | Stage Audio Technician Workshop | |
| 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 1 | |
| TA 255A | Classical Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 255B | Classical Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 255C | Classical Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 255D | Classical Comedy in Performance | |
| 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 263A | Classical Drama In Performance | |
| TA 263B | Classical Drama in Performance | |
| TA 263C | Classical Drama in Performance | |
| TA 263D | Classical Drama In Performance | |
| Total Units | 25.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production and performance.
- Effectively use vocabulary, techniques and processes to act in or direct an affective public performance of a play.
- Effectively use basic technical theatre vocabulary and apply foundational theatre craft skills.
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.
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