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 Virginia colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Randolph College (Randolph)

204 Henry St, Ashland, VA

Randolph College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 520 students annually, allowing for greater access to faculty.

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

• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Mathematics And Statistics

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 970 - 1240 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 - 26 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. Randolph College admits roughly 70% of applicants annually. Of those admitted, around 25% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Randolph College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

Randolph College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Tennis (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about Randolph College can visit their website at randolphcollege.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

Salary & Wages

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 40

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $66390

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).