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 California colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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University of the Pacific (Pacific)

One Angwin Ave, Angwin, CA

University of the Pacific, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Stockton, CA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UOP exceeds 6,700 yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of the Pacific offers:

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

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to UOP. Scores within the range of 23 to 29 on the ACT or 1550 to 1948 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 40% of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, around 12% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at pacific.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $40,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for UOP is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about University of the Pacific can visit their website at http://www.pacific.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).