Program Overview

Introduction to Webster University's Programs

Webster University is an independent nonprofit institution with a century of time-tested results, serving over 13,000 students in the U.S. and worldwide. The university offers a wide range of programs across various colleges and schools, including the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Health, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, School of Communications, and School of Education.

Academic Programs

The university provides academic degrees and programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. Some of the programs offered include:

• Biology
• Computer Science
• Film, Television and Video Studies
• International Relations
• Counseling
• Cybersecurity Operations
• MBA with an Emphasis in Analytics
• Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
• Weekend Programs

Online Programs

Webster University also offers online programs, including:

• Data Analytics
• Doctor of Education
• MHA Health Administration
• Psychology

Certificate Programs

The university provides various certificate programs, such as:

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Marketing Management
• Paralegal Studies

Locations

Webster University has multiple locations, including:

• Missouri
  • Gateway
  • Main Campus, Webster Groves
  • Westport
• Texas
  • San Antonio
• Austria
  • Vienna
• China
  • Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
  • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
• Europe
  • European Campus Collaboration
• Georgia
  • Tbilisi
• Greece
  • Athens
• Netherlands
  • Leiden
• Switzerland
  • Geneva
• Uzbekistan
  • Tashkent
  • Andijan State Medical Institute
  • Bukhara State Medical Institute
  • Bukhara State University
  • Jizzakh State Pedagogical Institute
  • Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service
  • Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages
  • Samarkand State University
  • Samarkand State Medical University
  • Tashkent Medical Academy

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting is a four-year program offered by the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts. The program trains students to perform in a wide range of styles and with complex material, both classical and current. The focus is on storytelling skills, preparing students for success on stage and on screen.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Acting
• Voice and speech
• Movement
• Text analysis
• Makeup
• Theatre history

The program is divided into four years:

1. Year 1: Discovery - Students discover what it means to be an actor and establish the basis for a personal technique.
2. Year 2: Exploration - Students stretch and strengthen basic techniques by applying them to highly contrasting styles of dramatic literature.
3. Year 3: Application - Work in contrasting styles becomes even more ambitious, with students continuing to be eligible for casting in the Conservatory season and with professional partners.
4. Year 4: Preparation - The fourth year aims to provide a smooth transition into professional practice, with students remaining eligible for both Conservatory casting and casting opportunities with professional partners.

Program Details

The program is offered at the Webster Groves, Missouri campus. Almost every full-time undergraduate student at Webster University receives some sort of financial aid, and the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts awards annual scholarships designated specifically for theatre majors.

Theatre Scholarships

The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts awards over $225,000 in scholarships to its students each year. These awards are made in consultation with the recruiting faculty and with the Office of Financial Aid. There is no separate application process for these scholarships.

Admission

To apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, students must complete an application and schedule an audition. The admissions office can provide more information about the program and the application process.