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Drama

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Drama majors study and examine plays and other dramatic works and their production. Typical Drama classes cover such topics as theater history, playwriting, acting, and directing, as well as lighting, scenery, and costume design. Classes as well as hands-on experience in the theater provide for the development of imaginative, disciplined expression in the theater, and for students' intellectual growth and cultural enrichment.

 

CUA's Drama department differs from specialized conservatory training by offering a program that informs and is informed by a full liberal arts education. Drama students at CUA have the opportunity to perform, direct, pursue playwriting, dramaturgy, or work on the technical or 'backstage' elements of the theater. A major in Drama can lead to careers directly related to undergraduate study, including positions in theater, television, and radio.

 

Marketable Skills of Drama Majors

- Imagination and creativity


- Strong oral communication skills


- Willingness to work cooperatively and independently


-Promptness and respect for deadlines


- Ability to learn quickly and correctly


- Ability to work under pressure


- Goal oriented approach to work


- Time management skills


- Flexibility


-Attention to detail


- Appreciation of aesthetics

Sample Positions Obtained by CUA Drama Graduates

Actor

o theater/stage

o screen

o television

Director

Talent Manager

Agent

Producer

Playwright

Dramaturg/Historian

Stage Manager

Designer

o costume

o set

o lighting

o sound

Production Assistant

Special Effects Technician

Voice-Over Artist

Drama Coach

Theater Teacher

High School Drama Theater

University Professor

 

Internships Obtained by Drama Students

CUA Drama Alumni Careers

 

 

 

 

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What Drama Majors do...
The Actors Center
Why Choose Drama School
Careers in Acting
What I do with a major in Drama

Jobs & Internships
TheatreJobs.com
BackStageJobs.com Job listings for Theatre Design and Technical positions. Includes a contacts list by geographical area.
Playbill.com Online-based theatre magazine with job listings.

Graduate School Information
Graduate Studies in Drama at CUA
Applying to Graduate School