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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Lyon College

109 N Commerce St, Russellville, AR

Lyon College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Batesville, AR, which is a predominantly rural area. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 650 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study offered at Lyon College include but are not limited to:

• Biology
• Psychology
• History
• Business Administration
• English

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1460 - 1960 on the SAT, or 23 - 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 65% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Lyon College "Scots" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

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).