Design for Theatre Film and Performance

Lorraine McCormick

Costume Designer & Maker 

www.lorrainemccormick.co.uk

Statement

I have always had a passion for art but it wasn’t until I went to college and studied Production Arts that I realised I wanted a career within the creative arts industry for theatre and film. Through my time at college I was lucky enough to have the experience of working in the theatre as a costume designer/ maker and set designer. I love the atmosphere from working within the theatre, that adrenaline rush you get when the curtains go up is a feeling ill never want to forget. This then led me on to studying BA(Hons) Creative Arts for Theatre and Film where I specialised in costume design and construction, especially period style clothing. Even though I specialise in costume I still have an interest in prop making and scenic arts. I am really looking forward to working within the industry and meeting like-minded people and learning new things. 

Strengths

I am a very reliable and motivated artist/designer who can meet deadlines and work within a set budget. I am very artistic and have a creative mind which shows through my work as a costume designer/maker and a set designer and I’m very thorough in my work. I can work on my own initiative without supervision. I am very outgoing. As well as my work within costume and set design I am also experienced in prop making.

Skills 

- Costume design & construction 

- Dyeing and distressing

- Pattern drafting

- Use of over locker

- Prop and mask making, scenic painting

- Workshop machinery

- Prosthetics