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 Ohio colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Marietta College

2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH

Marietta College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Marietta, OH, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marietta College.

Areas of study available at Marietta College include:

• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• History
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 940 to 1200 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Marietta College. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Marietta College, with 13 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,500 annually. Marietta College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Marietta College Pioneers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.marietta.edu.

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).