Student Handbooks

Undergraduate Handbook

Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives

The Department of Theatre and Drama, Indiana University , recognizes that Theatre is a collaborative art form that brings together a wide range of talents and skills. As a dynamic art, theatre draws its strength from both rich tradition and stimulating innovation.

Our mission is to prepare students to invigorate and expand the life of the theatre through a broad spectrum of outstanding undergraduate and graduate degree programs in theory and practice led by a committed faculty of artists, scholars, and teachers.

To support our mission we share the following goals:

• To offer a challenging undergraduate theatre and drama education within a liberal arts setting.
  • Provide diverse and integrated courses servicing theatre and drama majors and minors as well as non-majors.
  • Foster an environment in which classroom study and practical experience in production are of equal and complementary value.
• To provide students of demonstrated talent, skills, and intellectual abilities with a rigorous graduate education in preparation for professional careers.
• To create and present a diverse season of significant live theatre in order to train students and engage audiences with high quality productions.
  • Select plays that will challenge (all) students in production.
  • Produce plays and projects that encompass a wide range of theatrical material and production styles which will enhance the cultural life of the community.
  • Create and produce new works for the theatre.
• To provide resources and support for the scholarly and creative activities of faculty and students.
  • Guest Artists and Scholars
  • Collins Lecture Series
  • Research and Creative Activity Accounts
  • Travel grants
  • The National Society of the Arts and Letters Competition
• To foster a creative atmosphere which will encourage faculty and students to take intellectual and artistic risks.
  • Create and maintain a secure and safe environment
  • Develop and maintain open communication
  • Enhance self-confidence
• To develop cultural diversity in the Department of Theatre and Drama by:
  • Classes
  • Production
  • Recruitment
  • Hiring