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 North Carolina colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Greensboro College

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC

Greensboro College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greensboro, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around 1,200 students enroll at Greensboro College per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Greensboro College. Scores between 17 to 23 on the ACT or 1220 to 1520 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school admits around 50% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 23% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at greensboro.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,200 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Greensboro College Pride participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Greensboro College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, 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

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.43

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $60850

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).