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Drama and Theatre Arts Degree
The drama and theatre arts field of study is focused on performance and performers involved in the process. The term drama comes from the Greek word meaning “action”. Today, a drama performed in a theatre by actors upon a stage before a live audience includes an active mode of production often including music and dance. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.
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Long Beach City College
11139 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA
Long Beach City College (LBCC) is a two-year community college serving the city of Long Beach and its neighboring districts of Avalon, Lakewood and Signal Hill. LBCC has two campuses, and also offers distance learning or combinations of on-campus and off-campus learning with flexible scheduling. LBCC's Liberal Arts Campus is situated on 112 acres. Its Pacific Coast Campus is situated on 30 acres.
LBCC offers 126 academic and vocational programs of study. There are many study programs available for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree. Students can work with counselors to determine the curricula they should follow for effective transfers to various university systems in and out of the state of California. Classes at LBCC are generally small in size to enhance individualized attention from professors. Many programs at LBCC are nationally ranked.
In addition to offering associates degrees and vocational certificates, LBCC offers Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). The EOPS is a retention and support program funded by the state, aimed at identifying and assisting students affected by social, economic, educational or language disadvantages.
History
Long Beach City College was founded in 1927.
Academics
The academic calendar of Long Beach City College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- School of Business and Social Science
- School of Creative Arts and Applied Sciences
- School of Health and Science
- School of Language Arts
- School of Learning Resources, Teaching and Technologies
- School of Physical Education and Athletics
- School of Trade and Industrial Technologies
Student Life
There are more than 64 student organizations available for involvement at LBCC. The Student Associated Government offers opportunities for leadership, and the Viking Volunteer Program offers opportunities for community service. The College Services sticker that each student receives upon enrollment entitles him/her to join any student club and also to receive mentoring, advising, and other support services. Intramural sports and recreation activities are available to all students, along with the Women and Men's Center, among others.
Students at LBCC will benefit from the many academic services provided by the five Student Success/Transfer Centers on LBCC's campuses. Free tutoring, study groups, and workshops are just some of the academic services offered.
Traditions
The mascot of Long Beach City College is the Viking, nicknamed "Ole the Viking." The school colors are red, black and white.
Athletics
LBCC's athletics program holds more state and national champion titles than any other community college in California. It has twice been named the best community college athletics program in the U.S. The Long Beach "Vikings" compete in 21 intercollegiate sports in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Satellite Campuses
Long Beach City College is comprised of two campuses in the city of Long Beach:
- Liberal Arts Campus (LAC)
- Pacific Coast Campus (PCC)
Community Life
Long Beach City College is part of the Long Beach Community College District.
LBCC has an online publication called "In the Loop," which keeps LBCC faculty, staff and students informed of college events on a regular basis. The "Calendar of Events" is another resource for finding out what is happening on the LBCC campuses and around the Long Beach community.
The city of Long Beach is located on the Pacific Coast, near beautiful beaches and outdoor parks and recreation areas. Local attractions such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, and other amusement parks and entertainment are within easy distance by car or public transportation.
Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Long Beach City College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
Associate's Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Drama and Theatre Arts program at Long Beach City College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Actors
Description
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, actors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.6% from 2014 to 2024
Producers
Description
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 180
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.98
- Average Annual Salary: $70680
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Long Beach City College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Long Beach City College may offer services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball