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 Missouri colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Drury University (CULVER)

One College Hill, Canton, MO

Drury University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Springfield, Missouri, in a predominantly urban area. Drury University has a yearly student enrollment of over five thousand.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to Drury University score in-between 19 - 31 on the ACT. 80% of those who apply are admitted to Drury University, of which 36 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at drury.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Drury University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Drury University website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

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).