Our Majors at NESA
- Cinema—Tell stories through film.
- Creative Writing—Shape worlds with words.
- Dance —Move with purpose.
- Instrumental Music—Make music that matters.
- Musical Theatre —Sing. Act. Perform.
- Technical Theatre—Bring productions to life.
- Visual Art—Create without limits.
Whether your passion is performing on stage, telling stories, composing music, creating films, or producing visual art, NESA provides an environment where creativity and academics thrive together. Students receive specialized instruction from working professionals while collaborating across disciplines to create productions, exhibitions, performances, and original works.
Choose from seven nationally recognized majors designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare you for college, careers, and a lifetime in the arts.
Why Choose a NESA Major?
- Learn from professional artists and educators
- Collaborate across all seven majors
- Perform, exhibit, publish, and produce original work
- Build a college-ready portfolio or audition repertoire
- Prepare for careers in the creative industries
Connecting Education to Careers
The involvement of professional artists as our educators at NESA enriches the learning experience by bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world of performing arts.
Through their teachings, students connect with and learn from successful arts professionals in diverse creative roles.
By collaborating with our professional and qualified instructors across multiple performing art sectors, NESA students gain valuable exposure to real-world artistic practices and various career pathways. From the available practical insights, networking opportunities, and mentorship, students graduate from NESA prepared for a career in the arts.
