skills

My Skills

  • Technical management

  • Vision systems design and installation

  • Qlab programming


  • Diplomatic leadership

  • Creative problem solving

  • Clear communication with fellow collaborators

Throughout 2022, I collaborated on two performance projects created by multidisciplinary groups of artists at QUT.

inter:face was an immersive exhibition presented in QUT’s Studio 130 in June 2022. I was the Technical Manager for the project, as well as working as a visual artist alongside Curator Soph Gibson.

Image: Dorji Tsering

Tight in the Bud was a live theatre work directed by Wesley Enoch and presented in QUT’s The Loft in October 2022. I was the Vision Designer as well as Head of Sound and Vision for the project.

Image: Ruby Sanders

For both inter:face and Tight in the Bud, I designed technical systems for sound and vision. I worked closely with fellow designers to ensure the systems suited the specific requirements of the performance pieces. I developed schematics as well as installing, operating and adapting the systems throughout the pre-production process, ensuring the systems were ready prior to the performances.

Discussion mid-bump in for inter:face.
Image: Dorji Tsering

Dry tech session with our technical team and stage manager for Tight in the Bud.
Image: Marshall Gray

Across both performance projects, I used my communication skills to discuss and develop design concepts and technical solutions with my fellow collaborators, effectively transitioning from ideation to realisation as the projects developed.

Plotting vision cues with our Stage Manager for Tight in the Bud.
Image: Marshall Gray

Discussing design ideas for inter:face with Curator Soph Gibson.
Image: Dorji Tsering

Both projects provided an opportunity for me to flex my creative problem solving skills under varied equipment and venue constraints. I was able to successfully develop creative solutions that best served the work and the director’s vision.

Our design and management team running cues and discussing scene transitions for Tight in the Bud.
Image: Marshall Gray

My view from the bio box as I operate QLab for Tight in the Bud's technical rehearsals.
Image: Kelsey Booth

inter:face

As Technical Manager for inter:face, I took on a leadership role alongside our Curator. Together, we led creative discussions about the format and content of the exhibition. We frequently met with the team, checking in to ensure we met agreed-upon deadlines throughout the project. Ultimately, this enabled our exhibition’s success.

Brainstorming floorplan and control system session, led by myself and our Curator.
Image: Soph Gibson

I also liaised with creatives and technicians regarding the most suitable equipment for our exhibition, and oversaw and participated in the installation.

Installing part of the control and playback system.
Image: Dorji Tsering

Testing QLab audio playback.
Image: Dorji Tsering

Additionally, I worked closely with our Curator to design and realise an accessible exhibition. We designed a rhizomatic physical exhibition space that enabled audience to move around freely and exit and enter at any time. We organised a relaxed exhibition session, designed for people with autism and other sensory processing difficulties.

Tight in the Bud

As Vision Designer and Head of Sound and Vision, I worked in a creative and technical role simultaneously.

Adjusting the TV screen.
Image: Marshall Gray

Managing cabling of the TV screen.
Image: Marshall Gray

I met with our director Wesley Enoch to discuss ideas and ensure my creations met the design brief. As I developed my design, I improved my QLab programming skills, using a range of different cue types to achieve the intended design effect. I also learnt and implemented computer networking skills, including screen sharing between Macs and remote QLab triggering using network cues.

Programming the QLab file, adjusting for new choreography in the show.
Image: Marshall Gray

Operating the QLab file for a dress rehearsal, and implementing small programming fixes.
Image: Kelsey Booth

I installed the vision system, a process which required troubleshooting and problem solving in the theatre. I sought advice from collaborators and experts in our team, and together, we developed creative solutions.

Installing and tidying cable runs for the TV screens.
Image: Marshall Gray

Managing the Mac from the dimmer room.
Image: Marshall Gray

Ultimately, we designed and realised a vibrant and exciting show.

Image: Ruby Sanders

Image: Ruby Sanders