Theatre and Drama Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Theatre and Drama
Studies in Theatre and Drama involve practical and theoretical engagement with the performance and technical production of theatre. The Theatre and Drama Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides training to equip students with skills that are relevant and transferable to many areas of study and work within entertainment as well as numerous other fields.
The Theatre and Drama BA may be desirable to students who wish to pursue studies/careers in acting, directing, theatre history, dramatic literature, stage management, and theatre design and technology. Students choose one of the following concentrations to pursue in the major:
- Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, and Dramatic Theory
- Acting, Directing, Movement, and Voice and Speech
- Scenic Design, Stagecraft, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, and Stage Management
- Playwriting
While students focus on their concentration of choice, introductory courses in a variety of fields are required in order to equip students with the breadth of knowledge and experience they will utilize in their field of choice.
For detailed information about this major, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Actors
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
- Producers
- Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
- Art Directors
- Public Address System and Other Announcers
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Copy Writers
- Costume Attendants
- Singers
- Talent Directors
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Theatre and Drama Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Physical or Technical
- Body Coordination
- Sketch or Draw
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Lead
- Envision
Creative
- Perform
- Author or Compose
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.