Drama studies are designed to prepare a student for the varied concepts surrounding theatre and performance. A student may study diction, dialects, accents and physical performance techniques. Other focus areas include dramatic art history, playwriting, production, direction and film studies.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.