Ella Neal

Costume Designer & Maker

www.ellaneal.co.uk
Statement
I am a graduate who has specialised in costume design and making in the final year of my degree. Costume has always been a large interest of mine and I believe in this year I have learnt a vast amount of skills that I can confidently carry into the Industry. I have discovered that I have a love for colour and decorative detail when creating a piece, as I enjoy working with dyes and fabrics to form a colour palette that is bold but also compliments its setting. Alongside costume I have a continuous interest in Scenic Art that has followed on from my specialism of Fine Art on my Pre-Degree Course at UCA. I am fascinated by the tricks and skills that play with the audience’s perception and perspective of something two-dimensional into three-dimensional. I have experience in both areas of work as I attended a placement at Royal Opera House Scenic Art Department, and employment at Evolution Productions as a Scenic Artist. Previous to my employment with Evolution Productions I also attended a placement there in their Costume Department and have designed as well as made stage costumes for the Bromley Players Theatre group. 

Strengths 

I feel that my strengths lay in costume construction and embellishment as I work confidently and quickly from patterns and have a great eye for detail. However in scenic art I believe my strengths are in colour matching and faux finishes, as this is what I have most experience with whilst being a part of Evolution Productions. I believe that strengths of my personality are that I am hardworking, can make decisions easily and am sociable within work groups.

Skills
- Pattern Drafting 

- Costume Design and Construction 

- Fabric Dyeing Flats, cloths and objects 

- Faux Finishes 

- Textures 

- Scaling

Paul Calvo

Set & Prop Designer & Maker

www.creatinganddesigningthenew.com
Statement
With the creative world expanding and becoming an exciting part to be of, it is a pleasure to co-operate and do my part in bringing creativity to life. Through the work I design and create, bringing ideas to a reality is what captivates me about the industry. Whether it be individually or as part of a group, it is enjoyable to work towards creating the new. From my start in the arts in college, a fascination for physical objects for entertainment purposes grew to a goal which I set upon myself, to work towards making something unique, whatever it may be. Through my time in university studying the creative arts for theatre and film in Rochester, my goals were able to be put into practice which allowed me to work in completely new directions I did not think I would come across. From individual projects to group projects, uniqueness thrived in each of the works I was partaking in. And so, with my time at university coming to an end, I am looking forward to working in the industry to bring creativity to life. 

Strengths

Whatever project I have taken part in, I have been able to see, that whether it be working individually or as a group, creativity is never in short supply. With many different forms of inspiration existing around the world, uniqueness is something I strive towards and which I always have in my mind when working. If any issues or circumstances may arise that effects a project, I do my best to solve and look towards a solution for whatever may come, to be able to do as is required. 

Skills

- Set Design and Making 

- Prop design and Making 

- Ingenious designs 

- Computer model making designs including Google Sketchup

Jade Bove

Set Designer & Model Maker

www.jadeboveart.co.uk
Statement
After studying Media Makeup, Prosthetics and Hair at college, I had planned to progress into the costume sector of the industry. However after joining the Creative Arts course at UCA, I discovered my love for set design and model making. I have become passionate about taking a narrative and finding a way to bring it to the stage in a way that people may never have seen or experienced before. The in-depth research process leading up to the design is something that I thoroughly enjoy as I like to push myself to find inspiration in the most unlikely places. Additionally I love working with materials to create an environment that may not have been the obvious choice for the time period or setting of the original story.

Strengths
I have excellent time management skills and am always punctual in starting the day and meeting deadlines. Employment outside of my degree has enabled me to practice my natural leadership qualities as well adapting myself to work as part of a group, in which I like to push myself and those around me to work to the best of our abilities.

Skills
- Set Designing 

- Model Making 

- Working to Scale
- Working to a Budget
- Technical Drawing
- Scenic Painting
- Set construction

Hannah Taylor

Designer

www.hannahtaylordesign.com
Statement
I have continuously been interested in music and performing arts, which is where my enjoyment in design derives from. I have gained experience as dressers and wardrobe assistants for productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar World Tour and Radio Times the Musical. For inspiration I often look to designers and artists such as Vivienne Westwood, Es Devlin, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jeff Koons David Lachapelle and Colleen Atwood. I am particularly interested in contemporary dance and large scale pop performances.

Strengths
My strengths include designing for bold and garish projects. I am consistent in upholding themes and am unafraid to use a strong sense of colour. I enjoy designing to a specific style or theme, which I believe enables me to create successful set and costume designs.

Skills
- Set design
- Costume design
- Research based design
- Fashion illustrations
- Theme/concept images

Andrea Grützner

Sculptor and Costume Prop Maker

www.andrea-grutzner.co.uk
Statement
I am a sculptor and a prop maker based mostly around the character design area. With pure 80’s/90’s influences my inspiration lies between humanity and technology and has been often revolving around my passion for music. With an everlasting hunger for knowledge and technical skills I have gained extensive experience in prop making and construction for theatre and film. I am a quick and ambitious learner and my fine art background has been always positively impacting my design and making skills.

Strengths
My key strength is that I am constantly challenging myself, which makes me develop further in different areas. I am good at working to deadlines and I do not break easily under pressure, which I have proven not only whilst studying but also by doing work experience for various companies. I am a hard working individual with good time management skills and good eye for the detail.

Skills
- Sculpting
- Moulding and casting
- Scenic painting
- Prop making
- FX makeup/prosthetics
- Costume making
- Designing
- Photoshop, InDesign

Andrea Grützner

Sculptor and Costume Prop Maker

www.andrea-grutzner.co.uk
Statement
I am a sculptor and a prop maker based mostly around the character design area. With pure 80’s/90’s influences my inspiration lies between humanity and technology and has been often revolving around my passion for music. With an everlasting hunger for knowledge and technical skills I have gained extensive experience in prop making and construction for theatre and film. I am a quick and ambitious learner and my fine art background has been always positively impacting my design and making skills.

Strengths
My key strength is that I am constantly challenging myself, which makes me develop further in different areas. I am good at working to deadlines and I do not break easily under pressure, which I have proven not only whilst studying but also by doing work experience for various companies. I am a hard working individual with good time management skills and good eye for the detail.

Skills
- Sculpting
- Moulding and casting
- Scenic painting
- Prop making
- FX makeup/prosthetics
- Costume making
- Designing
- Photoshop, InDesign

Claire Francis

Costume Designer & Maker

clairefranciscostume.wix.com/clairefrancis
Statement
As a third year student at the University of the Creative Arts Rochester I have spent the last three years studying both costume design and fabrication. Although my interest in art and design started from the moment I could pick up a pencil, I have become passionate about the world of costume and how diverse this world can be. I have learnt so many skills through my years in University and I hope to develop these through my career in the industry.

Strengths
- Independent worker
- Great team working
- Leadership
- Taking direction well
- Strong imagination

Skills
- Domestic and Industrial sewing skills
- Strong design skills
- Dyeing & distressing
- Sculpting