A combination of practical shop and stage work partnered with conceptual work in the design studio creates a unique opportunity for professional growth in the Lighting Design emphasis.
Students selecting this emphasis develop skills in design, costume construction, shop practices and rendering techniques. Additional design and conceptual experience are offered in a student's third and fourth years, both in the studio and in actual production work.
Webster University is one of the few undergraduate institutions requiring all productions to be designed by students, allowing them to gain valuable experience and professional samples for their portfolio.
The on-campus presence of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre of St. Louis and Dance St. Louis provides students with a professional working environment.
Partnerships with World-Class
Cultural Institutions:
• Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis are located on campus and perform in the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.
• The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and Dance St. Louis collaborate with Webster on curriculum as well as productions.
• Webster is the only American university that has a partnership with the internationally-acclaimed Vienna Academy of Fine Art.
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Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Webster University's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts enables students to become confident, intellectually prepared artists and performers in a global environment. Our art, music, theatre and dance majors combine significant studio experiences with an excellent faculty-driven liberal arts education. Many alumni have been nominated for and won Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards. Theatre graduates are currently with national touring companies of Peter Pan, Chicago, Cabaret, and Sunset Boulevard.
Did You Know?
Webster’s famous Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts (above) is home to the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, recognized as one of the top theatre departments in the country. The Center features new studios and production facilities.
Fast Facts
St. Louis, Missouri
Student to Faculty ratio:
16:1
Average class size:
15-25 students
Student Body:
Represents 46 U.S. states and 130 countries
Mascot:
Gorlok
International Campuses:
Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand
Geneva, Switzerland
Leiden, the Netherlands
London, England
Vienna, Austria
