University · Delta State
Admission requirements for Drama/Dramatic/Performing Arts at Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Delta State.
Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language and Arts subjects.
Drama and Performing Arts is a dynamic discipline that trains students in the theory and practice of theatrical performance, stagecraft, playwriting, directing, costume design, and the history of African and Western dramatic traditions. Students engage with voice production, movement, mime, improvisation, and film studies, developing both creative and critical competencies across multiple performance media. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as professional actors, theatre directors, film producers, broadcast presenters, and arts educators across Nigeria's growing entertainment industry. Many find opportunities in Nollywood, cultural tourism, event management, and secondary school teaching. The Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) serves as the principal professional body connecting practitioners, while membership strengthens industry credibility and networking within Nigeria's vibrant creative economy.