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Harriet Cort.
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BIO
Bio.
I am a new theatre designer/maker with aspirations.I always try to experience new challenges and gain new skills in different areas of the art world. I love to learn.I find inspiration from any encounter, this keeps me alive and content.I will always endeavour to build my own individual style and discover my own character via my work, and this development is constant.I like to design and make real objects, and let others experience my creations and my process, to realise my vision and share it. There's no better satisfaction in life. I learn. I respond. I create.
COSTUME
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costume.
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Carmen.
This was an independent university project where I designed and made a complete costume for the character of Carmen, from Bizet's opera set in 1830s Seville. My design takes inspiration from the traditions of Spain, the bullfight and flamenco, and Carmen's sexual power and charm. She is the ultimate coquette, a tragic femme fatale.I learnt how to draft patterns from a model's measurements, on paper and on the stand, and how to adapt them for a particular design. I made toiles of each garment to fit on the model and modified the patterns where necessary. I chose the fabrics, a variety of silks, cottons and synthetics, and used a combination of domestic and industrial sewing machines, as well as hand-sewing techniques to complete each garment. The garments consist of: a fully steel-boned corset, a fish-tail skirt, and a tailored bolero jacket with embellishment. Please click on the images to see more details of my designs, and photographs shot on location.
Carmen Design Front-Side View
Carmen Design Back View
Carmen Final Design
Carmen Costume Corset Detail
Carmen Costume
Carmen Costume Back Detail
Carmen Costume Flamenco Pose
Carmen Design Front-Side View
Carmen Design Back View
Carmen Final Design
Carmen Costume Corset Detail
Carmen Costume
Carmen Costume Back Detail
Carmen Costume Flamenco Pose
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Groom's Waistcoat.
This was an independent project for a personal client, whilst in my final year at university.The job was to make a double-breasted waistcoat with lapels, for a groom to wear on their wedding day. The design was adapted from a pattern to meet the client's desires and measurements.The waistcoat was made of cotton drill, with hair canvas interface and silk dupion lining.This experience taught me certain tailoring techniques, how to use interfacing, make pockets, and sew buttonholes.Please click on the images to see more details of the garment and the bride and groom on their wedding day.
Groom's Waistcoat Front Detail
Groom's Waistcoat Back Detail
Groom with Bride
Groom's Waistcoat Front Detail
Groom's Waistcoat Back Detail
Groom with Bride
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PUPPETRY
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puppetry.
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The Tiger-Skin Rug.
This was an independent university project in collaboration with a local infant school. It was a combination of my passion for animals, in particular the tiger, my interest in education and my design talent.My inspiration came from The Tiger-Skin Rug, a children's story by Gerald Rose, about an old, hungry tiger who pretends to be a tiger-skin rug in a palace in order to eat the scraps of food.I led workshops in creative writing, and felt making for a class of children aged 6.I then used the children's work to aid the design and construction of a puppet and a performance to show in the school for the whole year group. My aim was to make the children aware of the peril of tigers in the wild.In this process I learnt how to make felt and also taught others to make it. I also learnt how to use a potential audience as research and also as a partner in the entire creative process, whether it's their input into the puppet, or their development of the tiger's character and life story.Please click on the images to see more details of the puppet and the performance. Take a look at the Community Art page on the right menu for photographs of the felt workshops.
Tiger Illustration
Tiger Puppet
Tiger Puppet
Tiger-Skin Rug Puppet
Tiger-Skin Rug Performance
Tiger-Skin Rug Performance
Tiger-Skin Rug Performance
Audience Interaction
Questions and Discussions
Interaction with Puppet
Tiger Illustration
Tiger Puppet
Tiger Puppet
Tiger-Skin Rug Puppet
Tiger-Skin Rug Performance
Tiger-Skin Rug Performance
Tiger-Skin Rug Performance
Audience Interaction
Questions and Discussions
Interaction with Puppet
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Giant Puppet.
This was a university project, in collaboration with my fellow students I made a giant puppet of an elderly couple for a street performance.My role was to construct a head from withy and papier mache, as well as buy fabrics for, and put together the puppet's costume.I then took part in several street performances as puppeteer.
Puppet's Head Frame
Puppet's Chin Frame
Old Lady Head Papier Mache
Old Lady Head Paint
Old Couple Giant Puppet
Giant Puppet Performance
Old Lady and Man Puppets
Puppet's Head Frame
Puppet's Chin Frame
Old Lady Head Papier Mache
Old Lady Head Paint
Old Couple Giant Puppet
Giant Puppet Performance
Old Lady and Man Puppets
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Grimm.
This was a university project in collaboration with youth theatre, the Television Workshop.My role was to make several bird puppets made from a mixture of fabrics and a selection of costume garments and alterations, for a show based on the Brothers Grimm fairytales.Please click on the images to see an illustration of the design and close-up photographs of the peacock puppet, made from a mixture of textiles.
Peacock Glove Puppet Design
Peacock Glove Puppet
Peacock Glove Puppet Tail
Peacock Glove Puppet Design
Peacock Glove Puppet
Peacock Glove Puppet Tail
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COMMUNITY ART
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community art.
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Winter Solstice.
On a work placement I went to several primary schools and a local museum with community artists, to work as a craft assistant. We made lanterns out of a combination of wire, withy and tissue paper. The lanterns were lit to mark the Winter Solstice Festival, an event at Ilkeston Museum by Erewash Borough Council.
Wire Lantern Making
Wire and Tissue Paper Lantern
Tissue Paper Lantern Lit
Lanterns at Winter Solstice
Wire Lantern Making
Wire and Tissue Paper Lantern
Tissue Paper Lantern Lit
Lanterns at Winter Solstice
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The Juniper Tree.
In collaboration with Nottingham Playhouse and children's charity, Banardos, I was a volunteer designer and workshop assistant. I supported students (aged 15 +) with a variety of learning and physical difficulties, produce a performance with set, props and costume, based on the Grimm's fairytale, The Juniper Tree.Please click on the images for photographs of the rehearsal process.
Nottingham Playhouse-Barnardos
Nottingham Playhouse-Barnardos
Nottingham Playhouse-Barnardos
Barnodos-The Juniper Tree
Barnodos-The Juniper Tree
Nottingham Playhouse-Barnardos
Nottingham Playhouse-Barnardos
Nottingham Playhouse-Barnardos
Barnodos-The Juniper Tree
Barnodos-The Juniper Tree
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Felt Workshops.
I lead felt workshops to aid my university project on The Tiger-Skin Rug, a children's book by Gerald Rose. The felt, made by children in a local infant school, was then made into a tiger puppet for a performance.Please click on the photographs to see different stages of the felt process. For more information on the project take a look at the Puppetry page to the right, and click on the tiger.
Felt Making Workshop
Felt Making Workshop
Felt Making Workshop
Felt Making Workshop
Felt Making Workshop
Felt Making Workshop
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CV
CV.
EducationSept 2008 - June 2011Nottingham Trent University: B.A. (Hons) Theatre Design.Sept 2007 - June 2008Warwickshire College: Foundation Degree Art and Design (Distinction).Sept 2000 - June 2007Rugby High School: 13 GCSEs – Art (A); Design Technology (A*); English Language (A); English Literature (B); French (A*); German (A*); Information Technology (A*); Maths (A*); Religious Education (B); Science Double Award (A*A*); Spanish (A); Statistics (A).4 A-Levels – Drama (A); Art (B); French (B); Media (A).EmploymentNov 2006 - Aug 2010Cineworld, RugbyMultifunctional (part-time)May 2005 - Nov 2006Carlton Hotel, RugbySilver-Service Waitress (part-time)Skillsdesign: make models to scale, technical drawings, storyboards etc. work in a range of digital 2D and 3D design software, for example: Photoshop; AutoCAD; 3ds Max.costume construction: knowledge of period fashion and different fabrics, draft patterns to custom measurements, make a range of garments for both males and females, machine/hand sew.set construction: use a variety of power tools, knowledge of health and safety in the workshop.craft techniques: knitting, embroidery, felting.
Work ExperienceJan – May 2011Nottingham Trent UniversityThe Tiger-Skin RugPuppet Design and Construction/Classroom Workshop LeaderLed workshops in an infant school for children aged 6.Designed and built puppets for a performance in the school.Dec 2010 Nottingham Trent UniversityCarmenCostume Design and ConstructionDesigned and made a complete costume, including a corset, for the character of Carmen.April - June 2010Nottingham Trent UniversityInvisible People in SocietyPuppet Construction and PuppeteerMade a large scale puppet of an elderly couple with a team of students for a performance on the streets of Nottingham Features in Nottingham Trent's entry in the Society of British Theatre Designer's Exhibition 2011.March 2010Nottingham Trent University/The Television WorkshopGrimmPuppet Construction/Lighting TechnicianMade puppets and props for a performance devised by young actors.In charge of lighting operations for performances.March 2010Nottingham Playhouse/Barnado’sThe Juniper TreeVolunteer/Desigsupported students (aged 15 +) with a variety of learning and physical difficulties, produce a performance with set, props and costume.Jan - March 2010Nottingham Trent University/The Television WorkshopOur HouseWardrobe AssistantMade and sourced costumes for a youth theatre production.Organised and dressed actors for performances.Dec 2009Erewash Borough CouncilWinter Solstice FestivalCommunity Art AssistantHelped artists with craft workshops in primary schools and a local museum.Nov 2009Nottingham PlayhouseBeauty and the BeastCommunity Art AssistantHelped with art and drama workshops in a local primary school.Built exhibition of children’s work.Nov 2009YARD (Youth Art Research Development), New Art Exchange, NottinghamNotice MeStage Manager/Assistant DirectorMade costume adjustments.Managed technical support. Oct 2009GameCity, NottinghamCrewSourced and made costumes and props for events.Constructed and built scenery.Sept 2005 - June 2006Brooke School (Broad Spectrum Special School), RugbyClassroom AssistantVoluntary work.Work alongside children with a range of needs and disabilities.Nov 2004House Of Fraser, Leamington SpaVisual Display Designermade window displays during the Christmas period.Academic Experience2010 – 2011Nottingham Trent UniversityMajor Research ProjectThe status of animals in circus entertainment and what it tells us about the morals of man.
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