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 North Carolina colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Methodist University (Methodist)

3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Methodist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over two thousand students enroll at Methodist University per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 17 to 22 on the ACT or 1280 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Methodist has an acceptance rate of about 62 percent of which only 25 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at methodist.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $5,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Methodist through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.methodist.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

Salary & Wages

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $54900

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).