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 Arkansas colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Hendrix College

1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR

Hendrix 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 Conway, AR, which is a predominantly rural area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over a thousand students enroll at Hendrix College yearly.

Areas of study available at Hendrix College include:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1130 to 1360 on the SAT, or 27 to 32 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of 83 percent of which only 30 percent chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hendrix.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $36,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,500 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Hendrix College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.hendrix.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

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).