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 Texas colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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San Jacinto College

1819 N. Main Ave.,, San Antonio, TX

San Jacinto College, formerly known as San Jacinto Community College, is a two-year institute of higher learning with campuses in Houston and Pasadena, Texas. San Jacinto College also offers an online campus for distance learning or hybrid combinations comprised of online and onsite Known by students and the local community as "San Jac," the school offers more than 140 associate's degrees and professional certificates, as well as continuing education credits for professional development.

Students at San Jac can choose to attend traditional 16-week semesters, or shorter 8- and 12-week terms. San Jac offers "minimester" courses and weekend courses, with classes starting year-round, for students on the fast track.

Students hoping to transfer to a four-year institution in Texas to complete a bachelor's degree can enroll in the "Transfer 101" program, which provides a program for completing all transfer requirements for guaranteed admission. Students aiming to transfer to universities outside of Texas can get guidance on which courses to complete for successful transfer.

History

San Jacinto College was founded in 1960, as East Harris County Union Junior College. In 1961, there were 876 students enrolled in the college at its original location in Pasadena, Texas. Over time, the college expanded to include three campuses, seven extension centers, and distance learning through online programs.  The name of the college changed several times over the years, most recently changing from San Jacinto Community College to San Jacinto College.

Academics

A variety of academic calendars are available as options for students at San Jacinto College, with a traditional semester format available in fall, spring and summer. There are also shorter "minimester" courses available in accelerated 8-week or 12-week terms.

Colleges and Schools

As a two-year college, San Jacinto College is not divided into colleges or schools, but into areas of study. Areas of study at San Jac include:

• Arts & Design
• Automotive
• Aviation
• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Business
• Communications
• Computer Information Technology
• Craft Trades
• Culinary
• General Education
• Education
• Health Science
• Human Services
• Law & Public Safety
• Science & Engineering

Student Life

Students at San Jacinto College can benefit from a variety of student services provided on each campus, including tutoring and advising in the Student Success Centers, career assessment testing, assistance with resumes and job interviewing skills, assistance with enrollment, childcare, and a Special Populations Office, which provides assistance to students with disabilities or special needs.

San Jac students who are seeking more involvement on campus can choose from a wide variety of student clubs and organizations to join. There are social and professional networking groups, cultural and religious organizations, and groups committed to public service and leadership.

There are also competitive intramural athletics groups, as well as many concerts, plays and festivals to enjoy. San Jac produces and award-winning weekly newspaper that keeps students updated on the latest activities on campus.

Athletics

The San Jac "Ravens" athletic teams have won championships in several of the intercollegiate sports they compete in, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Soccer
• Volleyball

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

San Jacinto College is comprised of three campuses and seven extension centers in East Harris County, Texas. The three main campuses of San Jac are:

• North Campus (Houston, TX)
• Central Campus (Pasadena, TX)
• South Campus (Houston, TX)

Community Life

San Jacinto College has been serving the communities of East Harris County, Texas for nearly 50 years. The school's service areas include Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, Sheldon, Humble, Pearland, and Clear Creek. San Jacinto College is committed to providing workforce training to the community through its Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) Division.

Career Options for Graduates

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

Salary & Wages

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.17

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $53810

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).