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 Tennessee colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Martin Methodist College

740 Hi Tech Dr, Livingston, TN

Martin Methodist College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Pulaski, Tennessee and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Enrollment at Martin Methodist College is nearly a thousand annually.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be needed for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $23,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Martin Methodist College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

The Martin Methodist College Redhawks participate in several athletic programs, within the NAIA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students may visit the school's http://www.martinmethodist.edu to see 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).