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 Louisiana colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Louisiana College

550 E Laurel, Eunice, LA

Louisiana College is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pineville, Louisiana, in a predominantly suburban area. The Southern Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Louisiana College annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Louisiana College. Scores in a range of 17 - 24 on the ACT or 1240 - 1800 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 74 percent of which only 53 percent decided to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,200. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Louisiana College Wildcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students who would like to see more about Louisiana College may check out their website at www.lacollege.edu or simply request information about the school through our trusted digital portal today.

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).