Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
- 4 years
- Duration
- 49,450 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
Drew University is a place where every stage in the world is a stage, and the path from student performer to professional artist requires thorough guidance and support, creative expression, critical thinking, and personal development. Drew University is ranked among the top 25 institutions in the US by the Princeton Review as having the best college theater. via his program, Drew's Semester on New York Theatre, students get the opportunity to experience some of the most popular stage shows of the present day, interact with the performers who bring these performances to life, and improve their skill via hands-on workshops. The program provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of careers, such as those of casting directors, arts administrators, directors, producers, performers, designers/technicians, literary managers/dramaturgs, educators, and drama/dance therapists, through internships with companies located in New Jersey, New York City, and other locations around the world. In addition, students from Drew University have been permitted to enroll in some of the most prominent graduate schools in the country.
Program structure
I. Core
- The Art of the Play
- Theatre Technology
- Introduction to Acting
- Introduction to Directing
- Theatre Histories I: Global Perspectives
- Theatre Design
- Playwriting
- Theatre Practice: Shop Technician
- Theatre History II: Representing Truth on Stage
- Dramaturgy
II. Theatre and Representation
- Women in Theatre
- Special Topics in Dramatic Literature
- Contemporary Performance and Critical Theory
- Black Theatre
- Enter Laughing: On Women, Men and Comedy
- British Political Drama (London)
III. Dance
- Movement Studies
- Ballet
- Tap
- Movement for the Musical Stage
- Special Topics in Dance
- Afro Fusion Dance and Culture
- Choreography and Performance Studies
IV. Concentrations
In addition to the core requirements for the Theatre Major, 10 credits from an area of concentration in the Theatre and Dance curriculum with a minimum of 4 credits at the upper level.
To be selected in consultation with and approved by the major advisor in preparation for the senior capstone.
Price
Tuition fee: 49,450 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Secondary or high school diploma
- Additional materials may also be required
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
- PTEA: 53
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
