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 New Hampshire colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Keene State College (KSC)

105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, NH

KSC is a public institution located in Keene, New Hampshire and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Around five thousand students enroll at Keene State College yearly.

Areas of study offered at Keene State College include:

• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Education
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1350 - 1650 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. KSC has an acceptance rate of around 75% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at keene.edu.

The tuition at Keene State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $13,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,300 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The KSC "Owls" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.keene.edu.

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).