Santa Barbara City College Courses

Survey of dramatic literature from the 17th century to modern times. Through reading and analysis of representative plays selected from each of the major dramatic periods within this frame the evoluti

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Student will create and perform dynamic individual and group improvisational exercises and scenes. Explores essential techniques of physical and verbal spontaneous performance.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Introduction to the separate parts of the composite art of acting, which entails the effective communication of the ideas and emotions of a dramatic character to an audience. The ultimate goal is to d

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Appropriate for students just beginning to act or for more experienced actors, this course focuses on creating believable characters, employing emotional resources and experiences to develop nuanced a

• California Community Colleges System
• 90 hours
• Paid Course

This course celebrates, analyzes and explores performance through history and around the world. Students will be introduced to the theory of performance as culture, ritual, communication and play. The

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Introduction to the mechanics of voice production and the various elements of speech, including quality, strength, duration and pitch. The student is introduced to the International Phonetic Alphabet,

• California Community Colleges System
• 90 hours
• Paid Course

Introduction to the skills of analysis and performance techniques necessary to explore, understand and orally present diverse literary works that include traditional, modern and original student works

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Examination of practice and implications of visual and aural design in the theatre, including a study of the origins and development of theatrical scenery, costume, lighting, projection and sound desi

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Survey of organization, practices, conventions and crafts associated with execution of scenic, lighting and sound designs for the stage. Includes study of and laboratory experience in scenic construct

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Introduction to stage lighting techniques, principles and equipment, including a basic study of optics, color, electricity, instrumentation, control systems and design theory.

• California Community Colleges System
• 90 hours
• Paid Course

Introduction to the techniques and methodology of costume and accessory construction. Practical experience in sewing, pattern development, fabrics and their modification. Examination of costume produc

• California Community Colleges System
• 90 hours
• Paid Course

Examination of advanced concepts and production skills specific to a professional costumer. This class demonstrates techniques that are necessary to enter the costume workforce: costume management, co

• California Community Colleges System
• 102 hours
• Paid Course

Study of the interpretation of scripts through costume design. Includes a brief survey of costume history, discussions of costume and production organization and personnel, discussion and sample const

• California Community Colleges System
• 90 hours
• Paid Course

The history of the development of the art of film costume design from the first costume designers to present. A study of diverse aesthetic theories of costume design in relationship to production desi

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Investigate the use of makeup in contributing to the effectiveness character presentation on stage, television, video, film and photography projects. Emphasis on design and techniques of makeup to aid

• California Community Colleges System
• 90 hours
• Paid Course