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 Illinois colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Lake Forest College

19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL

Lake Forest College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Lake Forest, Illinois, which is a predominantly suburban area. Lake Forest College has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand.

Areas of study offered at Lake Forest College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. This school admits around 50 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 24 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at lakeforest.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lake Forest College Foresters participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lake Forest College 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $88320
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $83360

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).