SUU Drama Degree, Major and Program Information

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. Find colleges offering drama degree.

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Read more about postsecondary performing arts teachers in our career profile section.
Actors
Job Description
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions 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. Read more about actors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 56,500
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 63,700
- Percent Job Growth: 7.20%
Producers
Job 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. Read more about producers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 98,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 108,300
- Percent Job Growth: 9.70%
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
Job Description
Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs. Read more about directors- stage, motion pictures, television, and radio in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 98,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 108,300
- Percent Job Growth: 9.70%
Program Directors
Job Description
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news. Read more about program directors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 98,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 108,300
- Percent Job Growth: 9.70%
Talent Directors
Job Description
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions. Read more about talent directors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 98,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 108,300
- Percent Job Growth: 9.70%
Technical Directors/Managers
Job Description
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs. Read more about technical directors, managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 98,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 108,300
- Percent Job Growth: 9.70%