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 Tennessee colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Bryan College – Dayton

Also known as William Jennings Bryan College

325 Cherry Ave, McKenzie, TN

Bryan College - Dayton provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dayton, TN and operated as a private institution. The school's Interdenominational affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,200 students are enrolled per year at William Jennings Bryan College.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1420 - 1880 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Bryan College - Dayton. 57% of applicants are accepted to Bryan College - Dayton, of which 49 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at bryan.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Bryan College - Dayton may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Bryan College - Dayton through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the William Jennings Bryan College website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

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

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

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).