The Drama Basics Certificate of Completion Program is provided for students through Coastlines College's Special Programs Career Options through Academic Support and Training (COAST) Program. Classes are taught by Special Programs faculty and mentored by field professionals. 

During this four-semester program, students will learn acting basics, technical theater basics, and how to succeed in the industry. Classes will be held at the Coastline College campus in Newport Beach and locally throughout Orange County at appropriate theater training sites, including professional and community theaters. In addition to learning the basics of the theater industry, students will have the opportunity to take headshots, identify appropriate casting calls, volunteer as stage crew for a production, develop an audition piece, and engage in a capstone performance. 

Students graduating with a Drama Basics Certificate of Completion will be prepared for many entry-level paid opportunities within this industry. These jobs include Halloween scare actors, theater floor staff (e.g., box office, concessions, usher, guest services, etc.), actors, and stage crew. In addition to vocational options, students are encouraged to volunteer in their communities at local theaters and participate in community stewardship activities. 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the skills and experience required to take part in basic acting and technical theater activities.
2. Independently recall and perform best practices while participating in work activities alone or with faculty, managers, staff, students, or customers.

This award confirms that a student enrolled in a noncredit program has demonstrated achievement in a set of competencies that prepares students to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable and non-degree applicable credit courses.

Course List Hours

Course	Title	Hours
Required Core
Complete the following:
Semester 1
SPED C014N	Introduction to Drama	40
SPED C001N	Employability Skills	40
Semester 2
SPED C015N	Drama-Making it in the Business	40
SPED C002N	Problem-Solving in the Workplace	40
Semester 3
SPED C016N	Behind the Scenes-Theater Tech	40
SPED C009N	Applied Academics	40
Semester 4
SPED C017N	Dramatic Productions	40
SPED C061N	Vocational Preparation and Readiness	16-64
Total Hours		296-344