Felicity A. S. Tibbles
Personal Information
I have
recently graduated from the University Of Glamorgan. For three years I have been studying Costume
Construction for Stage and screen. I
have learnt a range of skills: These include: cutting, making, dressing, design and
buying. I have had experience in both screen and stage and I am looking to have some experience in Tailoring.
And hope to progress in this area.
Education
University
of Glamorgan
2008-2010
- Foundation Degree in: - Costume Construction for Stage and Screen.
- Foundation Degree in: - Costume Construction for Stage and Screen.
University
of Glamorgan 2010-2011
- BA (HONS) in: - Costume Construction for Stage and Screen.
- BA (HONS) in: - Costume Construction for Stage and Screen.
Experience
Mappa Mundi
Theatre Company (2009)
Costume Maker(part-time)
Member of a small team, we had to construct all costumes to the specifications of the director and designer, we also had to source the fabrics and be in charge of fitting our own actors.
Costume Maker(part-time)
Member of a small team, we had to construct all costumes to the specifications of the director and designer, we also had to source the fabrics and be in charge of fitting our own actors.
WNO-Sweeny
Todd(2009)
Costume Maker(part-time)
Had to alter the chorus costumes for the production of Sweeny Todd, fitting the costumes and altering on the actor was part of our job role. Also included were work days at the WNO workrooms and dressing on the nights of performance.
Costume Maker(part-time)
Had to alter the chorus costumes for the production of Sweeny Todd, fitting the costumes and altering on the actor was part of our job role. Also included were work days at the WNO workrooms and dressing on the nights of performance.
BBC-It’s My
Shout(2009)
Wardrobe Assistant(part-time)
Worked during the summer on one short film, worked with a small team we sourced and bought the costumes and made accessories, I also went along to fittings and did the continuity on every day of filming.
Wardrobe Assistant(part-time)
Worked during the summer on one short film, worked with a small team we sourced and bought the costumes and made accessories, I also went along to fittings and did the continuity on every day of filming.
Mappa Mundi
Theatre Group(2010)
Costume Maker and Buyer(part-time)
Worked in a team had to make all the principle costumes and sources others to the designers and directors specifications, and went along to fitting, and had to source and buy all accessories and wigs for this production, I had my own mini budget
Costume Maker and Buyer(part-time)
Worked in a team had to make all the principle costumes and sources others to the designers and directors specifications, and went along to fitting, and had to source and buy all accessories and wigs for this production, I had my own mini budget
Greenbay
Media Productions(2013)
Wardrobe Trainee
I had the chance to work over three days with Greenbay on an education documentary. My job was to sort out the actors costumes before they came in, this included some on the day sewing jobs and breaking down. Once the actors were in costume my job was to be on set doing costume checks and continuity and looking after the actors.
Wardrobe Trainee
I had the chance to work over three days with Greenbay on an education documentary. My job was to sort out the actors costumes before they came in, this included some on the day sewing jobs and breaking down. Once the actors were in costume my job was to be on set doing costume checks and continuity and looking after the actors.
Royal Welsh
College of Music and Drama (2013)
Wardrobe Assistant (work experience)
My time at the RWCMD was spend helping in the wardrobe department, I had to help with the actresses and their costumes if they had any problems or needed help in or out of any pieces of costume. I also had the chance to problem solve with one of their costumes, using my sewing skills to their advantage as I was the only member of the wardrobe that had sewing experience.
Wardrobe Assistant (work experience)
My time at the RWCMD was spend helping in the wardrobe department, I had to help with the actresses and their costumes if they had any problems or needed help in or out of any pieces of costume. I also had the chance to problem solve with one of their costumes, using my sewing skills to their advantage as I was the only member of the wardrobe that had sewing experience.
Achievements and Interests
·
My
second year in costume construction gave me the chance to work with a 3D
technician and build a mask that was featured in my “final major project”. I picked up many skills from this opportunity
from vacuum-forming to sculpting. This helped further my knowledge in the props
side of my course.
·
I
have had the opportunity to travel to many different museums and galleries
(London V&A, Manchester Gallery of Art, ENO, St. Fagans Folk Museum and
Salisbury Museum) to visit costumes. I find the contextual content within
costume very interesting, these visits aid me in expanding my understanding of
costumes.
Personal & Key Skills
·
Can
confidently cut and construct patterns and costumes, using various construction
techniques. I feel I have had a great deal of experience that will support my
professional career in the near future.
·
I
can work very well within a team, I have found that communication is paramount
and time management is essential.
·
I
can adapt to any working environment, this was evident when I worked with
companies in different areas of the industry (Stage and film/television) on my
work placements.
·
Competent
level of I.T. knowledge, I can demonstrate multiple skills in Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet (creating blogs and communicating).
Specialist Skills
I have had the opportunity to work
with a range of different people from the industry. I have learnt a lot of
skills from this. I have had to learn the basics of fitting room etiquette to
the intricate detailing of Tailoring. I had the opportunity to work on many
tailored pieces within my final major project and various pieces throughout my
three years at University. I have Learnt how to do running alteration correctly
and how to problem solve while doing so. I have also been trained to cut patterns
from scratch, following the pattern cutting process through to making the final garment. I
have had a lot of experience in this area and can confidently cut and make a garment
to a good standard. I have made many garments from tutus to waistcoats and hats
to corsets using various techniques.
I have also had the opportunity to play a big part in buying fabric for many of the productions I have been involved in, not only that but I have also had the chance to buy and source garments for the productions that I worked on. I have had a lot of training in various areas of theatre and film and more so in construction. It’s these skills that I hope will help me to continue on in a clothing orientated industry and help to develop my career further.
I have also had the opportunity to play a big part in buying fabric for many of the productions I have been involved in, not only that but I have also had the chance to buy and source garments for the productions that I worked on. I have had a lot of training in various areas of theatre and film and more so in construction. It’s these skills that I hope will help me to continue on in a clothing orientated industry and help to develop my career further.
References
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