Study Technical Direction (BFA) at Webster University in the USA, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

At Webster, hands-on learning experiences provide the sought-after skills and knowledge you need for a successful technical director career. Renowned professionals will guide you through immersive workshops and practical projects, where you'll gain expertise in theatre scenery construction and theatre technology, including lighting, sound, rigging, motion control and more. You’ll learn to solve problems creatively, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence, preparing you to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of technical direction.

Our technical direction program boasts unparalleled partnerships with professional theatres, manufacturers and designers, as well as study abroad opportunities. You’ll have the chance to contribute to real productions, learn from industry veterans and build a network that will open doors to a diverse range of technical director jobs.

Which department am I in?

Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,360.00 per year

Matriculation fee - 150 (St. Louis campus, full-time students) One-time; covers various orientation activities and materials; non-refundable

Start date

August 2027

Venue

St. Louis Campus

470 East Lockwood Avenue,

St. Louis,

Missouri,

63119, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,360.00 per year

Matriculation fee - 150 (St. Louis campus, full-time students) One-time; covers various orientation activities and materials; non-refundable

Start date

January 2027

Venue

St. Louis Campus

470 East Lockwood Avenue,

St. Louis,

Missouri,

63119, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must completed high school or from a home school program.

Freshman applicants are expected to complete a college preparatory secondary school program with at least 19 units of academic credit. The University strongly recommends the following distribution:

English: 4 units

History/Social studies: 3 units

Mathematics: 3 units

Foreign Language: 2 units

Science (two laboratory): 3 units

Fine Arts: 1 unit

Academic electives: 3 units

Applicants most likely to be admitted will have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a class rank in the top 50 percent of their high school class, if applicable.

English language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: 80

TOEFL: ITP: 550

IELTS: Academic: 6.0

Duolingo: 110

Pearson: 53

Cambridge Academic English: 169

Password: 6.0

GTEC: 1201

iTEP: 3.7

SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450

ACT composite score: 23