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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South Carolina State University

103 Tom Trout Drive, Conway, SC

South Carolina State University is a public historically black institution located in Orangeburg, SC. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of South Carolina. Nearly four thousand students enroll at South Carolina State University per year.

Areas of study offered at SC State include but are not limited to:

• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 15 to 19 on the ACT or 760 to 930 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. Approximately 100 percent of all applicant were admitted at South Carolina State University, with 27 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000 and out-of-state residents pay $20,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,100 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The South Carolina State University Bulldogs participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the SC State website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.05

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

• Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46860

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).