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Ella Magiera

Costume Designer and Maker

About me

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Graduate from Nottingham Trent University with a FIRST CLASS HONOURS Degree in Costume Design and Making BA.

Winner of NTU Costume Designer and Maker of the year 2020.

 

Costume has always been a big part of my life. From the age of 4, I performed ballet and tap on stage and at the age of 18, I reached my goal of completing all the RAD grades.  I can remember the feeling of excitement when our show costumes were revealed. As I became older the costumes would enable me to feel and portray emotion and character. I am fascinated by the vast range of costumes. When viewing performances, I find myself analysing shapes and fabrics used, and how the costumes bring the story and characters to life.

I work hard and have shown dedication towards developing my skill base to facilitate my desire to create costumes. I am a multidisciplinary practitioner with a strong understanding of creating 2D and 3D work for a wealth of different performance genres. I am a hands-on learner, who likes experimenting and pushing boundaries with different techniques and fabrics. I approach all tasks with enthusiasm and commitment. My work is always produced to a high level of quality and when faced with a problem I approach it positively and with perseverance.

I am eager to pursue further professional development and expand my skillset whilst exploring the vast and exciting world of costume.

2021 - Parkinson Gill - Raymonda - English National Ballet 

           Costume Maker Placement

 

2021 - Simply Thrilled Video Production - Short Film - Too Much Money

           Costume Designer

 

2021 - Nottingham Trent University -

           Design for Stage & Screen - Specialist Content Creator & Skills Workshop                     Development Technician

2021 - Nonsuch Studios -

           Creative Arts and Education Assistant

2020 - Nottingham City Museum & Galleries - A Storybook Christmas Outdoor Trail -               Freelancer Maker 

2019 - Nottingham City Museum & Galleries - A Storybook Christmas - 

           Work Placement - Costume Maker

2019 -  Scottish Opera - Production Studios Wardrobe Department - 

            Work Placement - Costume Maker

2018 -  The Curve Theatre Leicester - A White Christmas -

            Work Placement -Shadowing Dressers

2017 - Nottingham Community Wardrobe - 

           Work  Placement - Wardrobe Assistant and Costume Maker 

"First Class thinker and doer."

"Produces beautiful artwork and artefacts."

"Shows diligence, professionalism, kindness and capability."

"Found your work neat, detailed and really well made but also innovative and interesting."

"Exceeded all expectations."

"Very well executed and resolved."

© 2020 by Ella Magiera.

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