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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Indiana University – Purdue University – Fort Wayne

50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Fort Wayne, IN and publically funded. Approximately 14,000 students are enrolled per year at IPFW.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IPFW offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1260 - 1600 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to IPFW. Roughly 90% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 81% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $6,700. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IPFW is the "Mastodons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can visit the school's http://www.iupui.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – Purdue University – Fort Wayne offers a bachelor's degree program in drama and theatre arts.

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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

• 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).