Virginia Boyle

VIRGINIA BOYLE DOB: 17/02/1962 ADDRESS: 22 Hill Street, Bundanoon 2578 PH: - MOB:- BACKGROUND I have had an expansive career in the arts as both a practitioner and a teacher. I have worked both in theatre and contemporary performance as a technician, designer, director, writer and performer. I originally trained in fine arts before moving to performance design. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Fine Arts, Education from City Art Institute, (now the College of Fine Arts, UNSW) Master of Design from the University of Technology, Sydney Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand PERFORMANCE DESIGN I was the Performance Designer for the School of English, Media and Performing Arts, University of NSW, from 1995 - 2007. As the resident Performance Designer for the school, my work supported the teaching practices within the school, often participating directly in the teaching of many of the school’s theoretical and practical courses. My work specifically supported the performance making practices within the school through contributing to the development of learning pedagogies in the fields of design, dramaturgy, performance design research and collaborative production. I served as one of the primary mentors and advisors for students on the design and performance elements in their practical work. Students benefited enormously from opportunities to have one on one consultation about their work. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Some the most important transferable skills I take from my work as a performance designer are the more intangible ‘people skills’ essential to the creation of a collaborative production. Work is more than getting something accomplished; it’s how we get it accomplished. Many of the practical skills I honed while employed by the School of English, Media and Performing Arts, UNSW are transferable to other creative and organizational fields. GRAPHIC DESIGN At UNSW I was responsible for the design of promotional material, both printed and digital, for all school performances, presentations, events, open days and courses and careers days contributing significantly to the marketing of courses in the School and Faculty. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS • • • • • • • • Artist and illustrator using traditional artists tools (working knowledge) InDesign (working knowledge) Photoshop (working knowledge) Illustrator (working knowledge) Sketchup (working knowledge) AutoCAD (basic knowledge) Final Cut Pro (working knowledge) DVD Pro (working knowledge) VISUAL MERCHANDISING, TRADE SHOWS AND EVENTS Bundanoon Winterfest – Bundanoon, Southern Highlands, NSW. Graphic rebranding of annual community festival Photographic Stylist - Unlimited Public Relations and Advertising Production Manager International Kickboxing And Martial Arts Extravaganza – Sumbody Promotions, Sydney Entertainment Centre Trade Show Design - Janine Ehehalt Teas & Harvest Produce – Sydney Convention Centre Event Organiser – Executive Events Tudawali Film and Video Awards - Sydney Opera House, to award Indigenous film and television artists. Mass Casualty Training Exercise - Waverly/ Woollahra State Emergency Service. Ledgers and Legends Launch - Westpac Banking Corporation – Dreaming of a Better Future – Sydney Opera House, conference for Indigenous youth in the performing arts ART & DESIGN TEACHER Registered Art Teacher with The Department of Education, NSW. SCRIPT AND ARTICLE WRITING Writing credits for Film and Theatre include – The Wife of Bath – (Play Script) Adapted from Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Produced by Darned Sock Theatre. The Adventures of Molly Reiby - (Play Script) adapted from the works of historian Nance Irvine. Produced by WillPower Promotions Looking For Mr D. - (Short Film) Produced by Brick Wall Productions What country friend is this? - Design, Shakespeare and Cultural Identity - (Master’s Thesis) Various Articles Published Jordon’s Crossing Gazette FINAL STATEMENT My experience as a performance designer has given me the ability to juggle projects and never miss a deadline. I’ve learnt to budget my time and my assets, and most importantly, I’ve learnt to be flexible and to get things done. My broad experience in design, my ability to critically analyze both written and visual documentation and my commitment to continually developing my skills allows me to capitalize on the experience I have had at the same time seizing the opportunities to learn when I can. I have a strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.