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 Wisconsin colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM), located five blocks from Lake Michigan, offers 170 degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The UWM offers excellent research programs. Additionally, in its effort to be an accessible institute of higher learning to the broadest possible student population, UWM offers many certificate and non-degree programs.

History

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee was founded in 1885 as the "Milwaukee Normal School," a two-year teacher training college.  The school changed names many times through the years, becoming UWM in 1956.

Academics

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee follows the semester system.  It has a Semester I in the fall, a short "UwinteriM" session in January, followed by a Semester II in the spring, and a calendar of short Summer Sessions.

Colleges and Schools

UWM has 14 colleges and schools, which are:

• School of Architecture and Urban Planning
• School of Continuing Education
• School of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Science
• School of Freshwater Sciences
• Graduate School
• College of Health Sciences
• Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
• School of Information Studies
• College o fLetters and Science
• College of Nursing
• Peck School of the Arts
• School of Public Health
• Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business

UWM has many centers, institutes, laboratories and academic support areas within and in addition to its colleges and schools.

Student Life

UWM offers numerous flats and apartments for those interested in on-campus living, as well as many on-campus dining options.  For students who wish to connect with others, there are many student clubs and organizations available for participation, including recreational sports leagues.

Athletics

The "Panthers" athletics department at UWM is very active, with seven men's and eight women's teams competing at the NCAA Division I level, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

UWM is very active in the community of Milwaukee and much of southeastern Wisconsin. UWM has many business partners, and the university is involved in M7, which is the Milwaukee 7 Economic Development Campaign.  UWM also has many non-profit partnerships in the area, including the Milwaukee Public Schools, and several health and social service agencies.

The UWM campus is situated in an attractive part of Milwaukee near Lake Michigan.  It is in easy walking distance to shopping and entertainment areas, and is a short bus ride away from the downtown area.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee 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

Salary & Wages

• Madison, WI
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $50860

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).