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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Goshen College

Also known as Franklin College of Indiana

101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN

Goshen College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Goshen, IN, which is a predominantly urban area. The Mennonite Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1460 to 1730 on the SAT and between 22 to 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Goshen College accepts around 60% of students applying. Of those students accepted, around 41% of students enrolled.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,000 each year. Students at Goshen College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Goshen College Maple Leafs participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.goshen.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

Salary & Wages

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.88

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $68590

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).