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The Rakes Progress
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Produced by The British Youth Opera
Directed by Stephen Unwin
Designed by James Cotterill
- Assistant Designer and scenic artistA wonderful production demanding incredibly bold gestural painting, problem solving of interactive set elements and fast paced work.
1: 50 model box representation of what we recreated for the opening scene.
Journeys End
RADA's production of Journey's End
Directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah
Designed by James Cotterill
- Scenic artist and dresser and assistant stage managerAn incredible set pulled together under huge time constraints + short staffed. With great attention to detail, this immersive set was a huge accomplishment.
Glamour
Written and Directed by Richard Perry
- Art Department assistant to Isobel Power Smith ( Set Designer) and Luke Harcourt ( Art Director)On this short shoot we had to think fast and take full advantage of our locations, amending the set as needed.
Into The Woods
RADA's Production of Into The Woods, directed by James Bonas and designed by Tom Paris- Being a scenery builder and scenic artist on on this we were working with multi textural surfaces, sign writing and assisting with the the final touches of set dressing.
When Swallows Cry
I produced and designed this powerful production written by Mike Van Graan and directed by Greg Homann. Partnered with photographer Sue Grant, we paired the play with a series of images she captured of local refugees, with poems honouring their personal journey's and lending itself to the narrative of the production.
My RADA graduate portfolioAt RADA I was exposed to an incredibly diverse range of techniques, some of which are:SCENIC ART
Marbling, texturising, wood graining (2D and 3D), face bricking, painting, wallpapering, polystyrene carving, sign writing, enlarging/ replicating/ simplifying design references, aging, spray painting, tiling, orders and budgeting materials ( to name a few)DESIGN
Extracting concepts from a scrips / brief, presentation of conceptual ideas, white card model making, high detail 1:50 model making, clear instructions/ list of requirements and references delegated to supporting crew, assisting with construction drawings and basic plans, assisting with scenic art.CONSTRUCTION
Reading/ drawing basic CAD bend drawings, working out a costing and ordering, pulling measurements off 1:50 models, basic Sketchup/ 3D rendering. Tig and stick welding, woodwork and carpentry.
When studying Interior Design my strengths lay in understanding and delivering the brief. Being able to build a strong core concept with clear guidelines and presenting it.Hand sketching was my preferred visual for illustrating concepts, amalgamated with technical drawings (CAD), sketchup models and 3D renders.
2017-2020 RADA;
(The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)I completed my degree in Technical Theater and Stage Management, specialising in: Scenic Art, Construction and Design2011-2013 CPUT
(Cape Peninsular University of Technology)I have my Nation Diploma in Interior Design.
