Lighting Design (BFA) 

Program Description

It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.

Learning Outcomes

The student will demonstrate an effective design process that integrates

• The ability to work with a director and a creative team to develop a design concept for a production and a collaborative process through production
• A comprehensive approach to analyzing the lighting needs of a play
• Strong research skills
•  An understanding of theatre history and visual styles
• Mastery of skills in design presentation

Special Requirements

Courses completed with a grade of D do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.

Auditions/interviews are required for all students planning major in theatre at  Webster University. Auditions/interviews are held each year during the spring semester for entrance into the following fall session. Both on-campus and off-campus audition sites are available to prospective theatre students. No video auditions are accepted.

Degree Requirements

• 102 required credit hours
• 12 general education credit hours
• 14 elective credit hours

Required Courses

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