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 Ohio colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Wilmington College

1055 N Bickett Rd, Wilberforce, OH

Wilmington College is a nonprofit private institution located in Wilmington, Ohio and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Wilmington College.

Areas of study available at Wilmington College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to Wilmington College earn an SAT score between 840 - 1070, or an ACT score between 18 - 23. 90% of students that apply are accepted to Wilmington College, of which 20 percent choose to attend.

The cost of tuition is nearly $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,600 each year. Some students at Wilmington College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Wilmington College is the "Quakers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wilmington.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).