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 Indiana colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Anderson University

9601 S. Union Road, Donaldson, IN

Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Anderson University exceeds 2,600 yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Anderson University. A score in a range of 910 to 1150 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 56% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,000. Students at Anderson University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Anderson University Ravens participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.anderson.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).