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 Georgia colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Piedmont College

1235 15th St, Augusta, GA

Piedmont College is a nonprofit private institution located in Demorest, Georgia and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The United Church of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Piedmont College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Piedmont College. Scores in a range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 920 - 1120 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. This school admits roughly 60% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 45% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at piedmont.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Some students at Piedmont College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Piedmont College is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.piedmont.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Piedmont College offers a bachelor's degree program in drama and theatre arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $43030

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).