Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. Academic Program Description

A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.

Related Occupations

• Actors
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
• Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
• Producers
• Producers and Directors
• Program Directors
• Talent Directors
• Technical Directors

Colleges Offering this Curriculum

• Abilene Christian University
• Adelphi University
• Adrian College
• Agnes Scott College
• Alabama State University
• Albertson College of Idaho
• Albertus Magnus College
• Albion College
• Albright College
• Alfred University
• Allan Hancock College
• Allegheny College
• Allen County Community College
• Alma College
• Alvin Community College
• Amarillo College
• American Academy of Dramatic Arts-West
• American River College
• American University
• Amherst College
• Anderson University
• Anderson University
• Andrew College
• Angelina College
• Angelo State University
• Appalachian State University
• Arcadia University
• Arizona State University at the Tempe Campus
• Arizona Western College
• Arkansas State University-Main Campus
• Armstrong Atlantic State University
• Ashland University
• Auburn University Main Campus
• Augsburg College
• Augustana College
• Augustana College
• Austin Community College District
• Averett University
• Avila University
• Bacone College
• Bakersfield College
• Baker University
• Ball State University
• Barnard College
• Barry University
• Barton College
• Barton County Community College
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• Baylor University
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• Bemidji State University
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• Bennington College
• Berea College
• Bethany College
• Bethany Lutheran College
• Bethany University
• Bethel College
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• Bethel University
• Biola University
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• Blinn College
• Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Bluefield College
• Blue Mountain College
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