Design: Scenery, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Wig & Makeup
Seminar
The Sargent Conservatory is one of the few undergraduate institutions where all productions are designed by students. Faculty input on production work is strictly advisory. This practice allows you to acquire production experience necessary for your degree and provides representative samples for your portfolio. The combination of practical shop and stage work as well as conceptual work in the design studio creates a unique opportunity for artistic and professional growth.
Supplemental work in the Art Department in design and drawing classes provides a base for developing additional skills. During the second year, you work in your major area while developing other basic skills, including:
› Design analysis › Costume production › Scene shop practices › Rendering techniques › Specialized drafting › Crew management
The Sargent Conservatory offers complete design training in the major areas of:
› Scene design › Costume design › Lighting design › Wig & makeup design › Sound design
In the third and fourth years, you take studio units in design areas and practice your craft in production. In addition, you take units in acting and directing. Many students choose to study abroad at one of Webster’s international campuses or complete an internship during their third or fourth year. Our partner institutions also provide opportunities for professional experience. In March of their final year, students participate in the Senior Portfolio Open House, where they connect with industry professionals and alums in preparation for post-graduation work.
The program begins with a fundamental first year of experience that includes studio work in:
› Scenography › Drafting › Technical production › Visual history
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