Technical Production: Costume Construction, Scene Painting, and Technical Direction
Sargent Conservatory’s technical production programs focus on innovative solutions to technical problems. Students train with highly skilled professional mentors, have direct access to up-to-date equipment and hone their practice working in three different performance spaces. Our technical programs demand the highest standards of operations and craft helping students to bring theatrical designs to life in a safe and efficient manner. Each technical shop is staffed professionally by Repertory Theatre of St. Louis during the day and by Webster students in the evening. Our faculty includes working professionals, many of whom are currently employed by our professional partners. As a result, students in our technical production programs consistently have the opportunity to work in professional endeavors. Many students opt to study abroad or do an internship during their third or fourth year at Webster. We offer BFA degrees in costume construction, scene painting and technical direction. Although there are variations among the programs, all rely on a holistic approach to the technical process. The first two years of the program parallel those of our design programs (see pages 15–16) to ensure a balance of studio course work and practical application. The third and fourth years focus on specialization in the student’s major. YEAR 3: SYNTHESIS In their third year, technical production students focus their studies in their particular discipline and take on more creative responsibility in the Conservatory production process. Increasingly, students will take advantage of opportunities for professional experiences with our professional partners. Many students opt to take a semester abroad or on internship during the third year. Key courses now include electives in other areas:
• Costume Technology / Technical Direction Seminar / Scene Painting 1 & 2
• Design Seminar • Design Electives
YEAR 4: PREPARATION The fourth year aims to provide a
smooth transition into professional practice. Production assignments will serve to round out a student’s resume, and preparation for the Senior Portfolio Open House will entail creating a website and fine-tuning interviewing skills. Classes typically involve:
• Advanced Costume Technology / Technical Direction Seminar / Scene Painting 3
• Design Seminar • Design Electives • Professional Practice
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