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 South Carolina colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Newberry College

100 West College Street, Sumter, SC

Newberry College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Newberry, SC and operated as a private institution. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Newberry College is nearly 1,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Newberry College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1290 to 1570 on the SAT and between 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Newberry College. 61% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 33 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at newberry.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $25,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,600 annually. Students attending Newberry College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The Newberry College Indians participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at newberry.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).