Description

Objective

Assist in set design, dressing sets, and art direction using my creative abilities in order to realize a director’s vision and produce a film that is visually convincing, cohesive, and evocative.

Education

Studio Art BA Major
Additional courses in film theory and scenic design
California State University of Long Beach
Expected Graduation: Spring 2013

Related • Color Theory • Theory of Fiction and Film
Courses • Elementary Stagecraft • Three Dimensional Art
• Oil Painting • Two Dimensional Design
• Black & White Photography • Intro to Illustration

SPECIAL • In Elementary Stagecraft, we are currently developing, drafting,
PROJECTS and building scenic design models for well-known children's
stories.
• In Theory of Fiction and Film, we are individually selecting a
short story from our course and creating a written explanation
of how we would develop the story into a film, including a
detailed description of a particular scene.

Work CalRep Company presentation of February 2011
Experience The Hyacinth Macaw directed by Jim Martin
Scenic Crew
• Maintained, organized, and prepared props and scenery, as well as operated moving scenery when cued.
• Provided attentive assistance to actors, the stage manager, and all assistant stage managers.

Renaissance Man Productions film Summer 2008
Once & For All written, directed, and starring Cory Reeder
Extra
• Volunteered as an extra, took direction from the director, and appeared in the background for a bar scene and concert scene.
• Learned what it was like to work on the set of a movie in production.

Knott’s Berry Farm Summer 2007
Cashier and Salesclerk
• Created displays, took and stocked inventory, and assisted customers.
• Further developed personable communication skills with customers and learned how to handle fraudulent customers.

Skills • Some experience building theater/film flats and platforms, as well
as select scenic painting techniques such as scumble & splatter and
wood grain.
• Experience with MS Word, Mac platform, and Internet capable.

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