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Graduate Programs When you become a student at Indiana University, you join an academic community internationally known for the excellence and diversity of its programs. With 320 degree programs, the Bloomington campus attracts students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Indiana University was founded at Bloomington in 1820 and is one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest, with 94,000 students on eight campuses. The largest campus is at Bloomington, which serves 26,200 undergraduate and 6,500 graduate students. University Graduate School The University Graduate School awards approximately 300 doctoral and 500 master's degrees annually. In addition to the Ph.D., the University Graduate School at Indiana University has sole jurisdiction over the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts for Teachers, Master of Science, and Master of Law degrees wherever they are offered on the university's eight campuses. Indiana University is proud of its faculty, which upholds a standard of excellence in education. College faculty who are at the forefront of their disciplines teach at all levels of the curriculum, from freshman through senior and graduate courses. The Department of Theatre and Drama, which is consistently ranked as one of the top theatre schools in the nation, believes that theatrical productions and classroom study are of equal and complementary value in an academic institution. Consequently, courses in acting, directing, scenic design, costume design, lighting design, technical theatre, playwriting, theatre history, theory and criticism, and dramatic literature are considered to be vital and interrelated aspects of the total theatre and drama program at Indiana University. The Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy programs are structured for students who intend to pursue professional careers in theatre as either scholars or artists. Graduates of the Department of Theatre and Drama hold key positions in hundreds of universities and professional theatres throughout the nation and in related professions such as film and television. In essence, graduates of the theatre program at Indiana University find that the department's reputation for scholarly excellence and high artistic standards serve them well in a variety of careers.
Graduate Record Examination Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination. Information concerning the examination may be obtained from: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Educational Testing Service, CN 6000 Princeton, NJ 08541-6000. Transfer Students Upon recommendation of the department and with the approval of the dean of the Graduate School, work taken for graduate credit at other institutions may be transferred in partial fulfillment of degree requirements. No course may be transferred from another institution unless the grade is B or better and unless the course was completed within the time limit prescribed. The following restrictions apply Candidates for the MA degree may offer up to 8 hours of credit from other institutions. Candidates for the MFA degree may offer up to 20 hours of graduate credit from other institutions. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree may offer up to 30 hours of graduate credit from other institutions. Associate Instructorships and Graduate Assistantships Several associate instructorships and graduate assistantships are available through the Department of Theatre and Drama. These positions are accompanied by fee scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition and fees except for a non-remittable fee. Application for such positions should be made to the Department of Theatre and Drama. Early application is advised. GRADUATE APPOINTMENTS WITH FINANCIAL AID Graduate appointments with financial aid are intended to provide (1) essential services for the Department and (2) financial aid for persons of unusual academic or creative ability and promise. While the choice of an institution for graduate work should be made on a basis other than the amount of financial assistance available, we recognize the importance of this factor and explain here our graduate appointment policies. Academic Appointments The standard graduate appointment is a 50% Full Time Employment (FTE) position requiring 20 hours of service per week or the teaching of three to four courses per academic year. Stipends for these graduate appointments are paid on a monthly basis and will have all appropriate taxes and deductions withheld. In [1999-2000, the stipend for a standard 50% FTE graduate appointment is $7,450. The stipend for an associate instructor teaching four sections per year is $8,350. Students holding graduate appointments are eligible for fee scholarships which pay the cost of tuition for 24 credit hours of study during the academic year and 6 credit hours in the summer, with the exception of a non-remittable fee which in [1999-2000 was $23.65] per credit hour.] For 2005-01, the package will be the same or more. There are two types of graduate appointments: Graduate Assistantships Graduate assistants work in various areas of theatre production (acting, costuming, lights/sound, props, stagecraft, stage management) or work in the departmental offices (audience development, dramaturg). Associate Instructorships Associate instructors teach first year courses in acting, oral interpretation, and theatre appreciation. These appointments are open to PhD candidates and MFA candidates who have completed 30 hours of graduate work. Appointments Appointment of associate instructorships and graduate assistantships, as well as the awarding of fellowships, is contingent upon:
Persons seeking financial aid through a graduate appointment must submit an application for admission into the University Graduate School (complete with all transcripts, letters of recommendation, and Graduate Record Examination scores). If a student has skills in program areas other than for what he/she is applying, a separate statement outlining those skills should be included. For some graduate students there is also the possibility of summer employment at Brown County Playhouse, Inc., a professional stock theatre, run in conjunction with the Department of Theatre and Drama. Located in Nashville, Indiana, this theatre is in its 52nd season. Graduate students in the Department of Theatre and Drama may also apply for appointments in other departments at Indiana University. Write directly to the appropriate departments for information on these appointments. *Various scholarships, fellowships, and loans may be available through the Officeof Student Financial Assistance. Inquiries should be sent to: Office of Student Financial Assistance, Indiana University, Franklin Hall 208, Bloomington, Indiana 47405. |
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