Drama and Theatre Arts Degree

The drama and theatre arts field of study is focused on performance and performers involved in the process. The term drama comes from the Greek word meaning “action”. Today, a drama performed in a theatre by actors upon a stage before a live audience includes an active mode of production often including music and dance. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Newman University

Also known as University of Kansas

Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS

Newman University is a nonprofit private institution located in Wichita, Kansas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Newman University is nearly two thousand per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Newman University are between 21 - 27 for the ACT exam, or 1360 - 1810 for the SAT exam. 43% of applicants are admitted to Newman University, of which 15% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,000. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The Newman University Jets participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.newmanu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Newman University offers a bachelor's degree program in drama and theatre arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Actors

Description

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings 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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, actors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.6% from 2014 to 2024

Producers

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).