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 New York colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Elmira College (EC)

4100 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY

Elmira College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmira, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at EC exceeds a thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at Elmira College include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to EC are in the range of 24 to 27 on the ACT, or 970 to 1190 on the SAT exam. EC admits roughly 80 percent of students applying. Of those students accepted, about 19 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

EC participates in athletic programs through the NCAA's Empire Eight in Basketball.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.elmira.edu to view additional information.

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

Salary & Wages

• Binghamton, NY
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $39920

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).