Problems....

CAKE FABRIC DYE.... NOT WORKING!!!

Rather cross with myself.... I bought the wrong type of cotton drill and now the cake fabric won't dye the right colour... this means I have wasted time and money just because I made a fabric buying mistake... :( I have now learnt to never ever gamble buying cotton drill in London just because its cheaper.... the quality was terrible! Silly silly Mary!! :( :(

First Fitting - Hyacinth Horseradish (Gardener)

There were a few changes needed with this costume, such as the shape of the crinoline and adjustments on the blouse. Will and Sarina made a few design decisions with the patchwork and colours - purples yellows and greens.

I have found that designers like to often change their minds about various things! This can be frustrating at times as you feel like your making progress then often your knocked back due to a un-forseen change. I have learnt to keep an open mind and remember that what I am working on is a developmental process which requires time and patience. 

First Fitting - Hyacinth Horseradish (Mushroom)

This costume is so fun! Couldn't help but chuckle to myself throughout the whole fitting! :)

It fitted Steve really well and Nicole has put so so so much hard work into the fantastic textiles samples! :) 

Will and Sarina literally could not get enough them!

This fitting was good fun and very very rewarding to see the design come to life. 

First Fittings - Cake

This fitting went really well! Will and Sarina were very happy with the development of the design and the scale of the Cake. When the Actor Steve Wickenden tried the structure on he said it was very comfortable and that he could easily get in and out of it - even to the point where he can crouch down  inside the cage so he is not seen. This works great as a costume/prop!

I have learnt so much already about what is required as a Supervisor, how important it is to take notes photographs and professionally act with makers, designers and actors. I feel that I have come along so far already within this project, my confidence is just growing :)

First Fitting - Sage

This fitting was very exciting! Met the actor who was playing Sage for the first time! He looks perfect for the role :)

I was nervous none the less as again being a professional environment I had to represent myself, the course and the costume team with the highest of standards.

I believe I communicated with everyone to this level and worked well with the designer and the maker.

First Fittings - Rapunzel

We couldn't get the actor to travel down for this fitting so we used Sally Bourner as our model since she was a similar build. 

The fitting went very well, we had Will and Mandy supervising us.

We discussed colours and Will as the Designer changed his mind on the blue and decided we should think more Pinks/lilacs for the under dress. We should keep the muslin on the top dress but change the under dress fabrics from being white to more of a base colour as Rapunzel should be pretty and not plain.

Having this as my first ever fitting as a Supervisor it went really well! I felt in control, organised and professional. I think Will and Mandy were pleased with how the fitting went too :)

Pinning all the way.....

http://pinterest.com/maryeberlein/rapunzel-and-the-rascal-prince-research/

Check out my pinboard of the Panto - sneak peaks at development process.....

Budget...

Hmmm....

Well I have just found out the allowance for the costumes. No way on earth is it enough. I really am going to have to be either very clever about this or very creative.... either way I still think I am going to be over budget. I will try my hardest at not being over budget but I don't think it's going to happen. I am a bit nervous about working to such a professional level like this as I have never done any accounting or budgeting in my life. I will speak to Helen and arrange a tutorial about how I can improve my excel skills.

Oh how I wish I was better at Maths!

I have learnt already the importance of money management and being on top of finances!

Sourcing!

Off to London I go!

Well I went to London today to gather fabric sourcing samples. I must say it really was a learning curve! Not only were Shepherd's Bush shop keepers unhelpful the completely looked down upon me for being a student! It really annoyed me as I felt that I couldn't do my job properly as they said "no samples no samples" at first. When I explained to them that this was for a professional pantomime production they really still didn't get the message that I was prepared to spend a lot of money with them if they helped me out! Eventually after hours of roaming the shops I collected some great samples. For some of the characters, such as the Cake and Rapunzel I found it very hard find the right fabrics. I think with the Cake costume we are going to have to dye cotton drill as matching the correct pink fabric to the design was impossible! Rapunzel's fabrics gave me a headache too as I just don't know what will work for her costume!

I also found that after I while (once I got into the swing of things) I started seeing by eye and touch what fabric was what. This buying experience has really helped me get to grips with fabrics and the costs of them.

We shall see what the rest of the week shall bring!

Learning Agreement

NAME:                       Mary EberleinCOURSE:                 BA (Hons) Costume with Performance DesignUNIT TITLE:             Specialist PracticeREFERENCE NO: CSS610CREDIT POINTS:   30WEIGHTING:            2.0DURATION:             9 WEEKSHRS OF STUDY:     300UNIT LEADER:       Mandy Barrington

Proposal:

I have chosen to be the Costume Supervisor/Buyer for the Panto production of Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince. I intend to further my knowledge of the wardrobe department by developing my organisational skills, managing a production budget, sourcing items and buying fabrics. My time management and creative problem solving skills will be greatly enhanced from this unit, as this live production has a very short and intense time frame. Working within a team whilst managing others is also another key requirement to be balanced, therefore good communication skills are also very important. I hope to use the knowledge I have acquired during my second year and build upon it by becoming more professional within my practice.

I will be able to achieve this by planning my work effectively, and managing my time and resources efficiently. Using my work plan, I aim to improve my independent learning skills by being focused on specific tasks in a planned, sequential manner. Arranging meetings with my designers, makers and tutors will enable me to experience a professional level of communication. Using emails will also help maintain this contact from a distance. Practical research on garments and items will be carried out methodically using the internet, shops, library and other resources. When buying fabrics I will go to London and use local sources to collect samples. This will require a balance between practical reasoning and creativity and a high level of independent judgement when making these decisions. I plan to realise project solutions with group discussions and realistic thinking. I will be reflecting frequently on my progress and work using my production journal.

Experiencing this project will support my future aspirations of working in Costume. I feel that undertaking Supervising/Buying will help develop my decision making skills and improve my self confidence by holding the responsibility of running a wardrobe department. I have realised that I do not want to restrict my opportunities within this profession; therefore by gaining as many skills and as much experience as possible during this project, I can consolidate my strengths and reduce my weaknesses. I am very pleased to have this opportunity as it will add further variety and experience to my CV.

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Aims

A1     To negotiate a body of work within the context of the brief through a learning agreement which demonstrates effective work planning, time and resource management.

A2     To further develop intellectual reasoning and practical research to an increasingly advanced level of attainment.

A3     To encourage in-depth learning through a high degree of independent judgement and increased critical thinking.

A4     To develop a professional level of communication through the visual creative and technical realisation of your project.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1  Demonstrate the ability to negotiate an appropriate body of work, formulise a work plan and manage time and resources effectively.

LO2 Demonstrate the initiation and creative application of intellectual reasoning and practical research to a high level of attainment.

LO3 Inform project solutions with appropriate understanding, a high degree of independent judgement and demonstrate critical self-awareness.

LO4 Demonstrate a professional level of project realisation, communication and presentation.

LO4     Demonstrate a professional level of project realisation, communication and presentation

Assessment Components

A negotiated body of work that will include evidence of advanced technical and artistic experimentation and risk taking.

HAND IN:

·        Show

·        Costume Bible

·        Production Journal

·        (500 word) Evaluation

100%

Complementarity

Should an opportunity become available to work with students from another course, the body of work will be negotiated with your unit tutor.

Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit.

Assessment Criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes)

The level to which your work demonstrates the ability to negotiate an appropriate body of work, formulise a work plan and manage time and resources effectively. (LO1)

The level to which your work demonstrates the initiation and creative application of intellectual reasoning and practical research to a high level of attainment. (LO2)

The level to which your work informs project solutions with appropriate understanding, a high degree of independent judgement and demonstrate critical self-awareness. (LO3)

The level to which your work demonstrates a professional level of project realisation, communication and presentation. (LO4)

Reference Material

Branagh, J. and Orton, K. (2011). Creating Pantomime. Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd.

Davies, G. (1995). Staging a Pantomime. London: A & C Black Publishers Ltd.

Davis, T. and Holland, P. (2007). The Performing Century: Nineteenth-Century Theatre’s History. Great Britain: Palgrave Macmillan.

Ladybird.(1998). Five Favourite Fairy Tales. Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Princess and the Pea and Rapunzel. Loughborough: Ladybird Books Ltd.  

Pinterest. (2012). Will Hargreaves. [online].

Available from: http://pinterest.com/whargreaves/

[Accessed 2 October]

STUDENT……………………………………….DATE………………..

TUTOR…………………………………………..DATE……………….

Action Plan Updated

RAPUNZEL AND THE RASCAL PRINCE – WORK PLAN (UPDATED)

Wk	Date	Day	Room	Start	Finish	Path -way	Learning and Teaching	Staff
1	02-Oct-12	TUE	B001 Office Studio 3	09:30 14.30 15.00	12.00 14.45 16.30	All	Briefing and welcome to level 6 HAND IN SUMMER PROJECT Learning agreements Contextual Engagement and research Progression Tutorial Meet the Designer – Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince	MB RP BW GC RP WH
	03-Oct-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- -          Independent Research -          Start collating Bible, Contacts, Designs, and Measurements etc. -          Have individual meetings with the makers about their designs – start planning sourcing and making lists.	MB
	04-Oct-12	THUR	Studio 3	09.30 12.30 17.45	12.30 17.45 18.45	Supervisors Designer and Makers	Supervisors tutorials To Do:- -          Carry on meetings with makers -          Hand out measurements to makers -          Write questions for Will -          Contact Sarina Meeting – Discuss Costume Designs	HF WH
	05-Oct-12	FRI	Studio 3 UH001	09.30 13.30	12.30 16.30	All	To Do:- -          Write Learning Agreement -          Emails IS (see separate schedule)	GCVT / RP
2	08-Oct-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 10.30	10.30 16.30	All  Makers Supervisors	Weekly meeting Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- -          Makers Meeting -          Finalize Sourcing List -          Print Out Actors Photos -          Emails -          Finalize Fabric Sourcing List -          Talk to Alison - Budget Money -          Talk to Mandy – Fabric Shopping -          Buy more dividers – Staples? -          Discuss Production Week – Will -          Assist Makers -          Production Journal -          FINISH ACTION PLAN AND LEARNING AGREEMENT	MB MB/ VT
	09-Oct-12	TUE	Studio 3	09.30 9.30	16.30	Makers All	Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Plan when shopping for fabrics/samples in London - Organize Fitting times - Start sourcing costume items - Emails - Budgets! - Assist Makers Hand in Learning Agreement	GC
	10-Oct-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials - London Sourcing??	MB
	11-Oct-12	THUR	Studio 3	09.00 09.30 11.30 13.30	10.30 12.30 16.30	UH001 Supervisors Designers Makers and supervisors	Costume History Lecture Supervisors tutorials Excel Spreadsheets Design Tutorials Mary Eberlein Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Emails - Carry on Supervisors Folder - Carry on Sourcing - Emails - Assist Makers	GC HF WH MB
	12-Oct-12	FRI	Studio 3	09.30	12.30	All	Independent  Study IS Lecture (see separate schedule) To Do:- - Research Books from the Library & Mind Map	FT/ GCVT
3	15-Oct-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 13.30	12.30 16.30	All Makers and supervisors	Weekly Meeting Studio Practice To Do:- - Makers Meeting - Production Journal - Organize Fittings Schedule - Carry on Sourcing/Fabric Samples - Supervisors Folder - Emails -Assist Makers	MB MB/ MK
	16-Oct-12	TUE	Studio 3 UH001 Studio 3	09.30 10.30 13.30	10.30 12.30 16.30	All	Independent Study EMP BRIEFING To Do:- - Carry on Sourcing - Supervisors Folder -Emails - Assist Makers	RP
	17-Oct-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers Supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Preparation for Fittings! - Emails - Supervisors Folder - Assist Makers -MAKE SURE EVERY COSTUME IS READY!	MB
	18-Oct-12	THUR	London	09.30	16.30	Makers Designer Supervisor	First Fitting Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince - Write down all Notes from all fittings - Photos of actors – without costumes as well as with – front/back shots - Any final decisions NOTE!	MB/ WH
	19-Oct-12	FRI		09.30 11.00	16.30 12.15	All	IS (see separate schedule) Meeting Rebecca Group 3 To Do:- - Carry on research POSSIBLE LONDON FABRIC SHOPPING DAY?
4	22-Oct-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 10.30 13.30	10.30 11.30 16.30	All All Makers and supervisors	Weekly Meeting Context - Group discussion designers and makers Studio Practice with roving Tutorials To Do:- - Makers Meeting - Hand out Fabric?? - Production Journal - Supervisors Folder – organize! -Carry on Sourcing - Emails - Assist Makers	MB MB/ MK
	23-Oct-12	TUE	Studio 3	09.30 13.30	12.30 16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice  To Do:- - Supervisors Folder -Emails - Sourcing - Assist Makers Learning Agreement tutorials	GC
	24-Oct-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice To Do:- - Emails - Supervisors Folder -Sourcing - Assist Makers	MB
	25-Oct-12	THUR	Studio 3	09.30 11.30 13.30	12.30 16.30	Makers and supervisors Designers Makers and Supervisors	Independent study Design Tutorials Mary Eberlein Independent Study To Do:- - Supervisors Folder -Emails - Sourcing - Assist Makers	WH
	26-Oct-12	FRI		11.40			Alan – IS Library Research Tutorial To Do:- - Research – Write ideas down – note form
5	29-Oct-12 My Birthday!	MON	Studio 3	10.00 10.30	10.30 16.30	All Makers and supervisors	Weekly Meeting Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- -Makers Meeting - Production Journal - Emails - Supervisors Folder -Sourcing - Assist Makers	MB MB/ MK
	30-Oct-12	TUE	Studio 3	09.30 11.00 12.30	11.00 15.00	All All	Independent Study Talk by Pamela Howard Pamela Howard one to ones To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers	PH
	31-Oct-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	All	IS and SP Tutorials To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers -Final Fitting Preparation!! -MAKE SURE EVERY COSTUME IS READY!!	PH/RP
	01-Nov-12	THUR	Studio 3	13.30	16.30	Panto team	Final fitting for Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince	WH/ MB
	02-Nov-12	FRI		09.30	16.30		IS (see separate schedule) Frances Tempest 10.30pm Meeting
6	05-Nov-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 17.30 19.30	16.30	All Makers All	No Monday morning meeting Studio practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Makers Meeting - Production Journal - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers Special Effects Lecture – Harry Potter Film Sign Up Only!!	MK
	06-Nov-12	TUE	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and Supervisors	Studio practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers	GC
	07-Nov-12	WED		09.30	16.30	Makers and Supervisors	Studio practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers	MB
	08-Nov-12	THUR					Jay’s Graduation NOT AT UNI
	09-Nov-12	FRI		9.30	16.30		IS (see separate schedule)
7	12-Nov-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 10.30	10.30 16.30	All Makers and supervisors	Weekly Meeting Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Makers Meeting - Production Journal - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers	MK
	13-Nov-12	TUE	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	All	Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers	GC
	14-Nov-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice with Roving tutorials To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Sourcing - Assist Makers	MB
	15-Nov-12	THUR	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers Supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials To Do:- - Emails -Supervisors Folder - Assist Makers - RAILS ORGANISED!! - MAKE SURE ALL COSTUMES ARE READY!!! Supervisors tutorials Design Tutorials (Sign Up)	MB HF WH
	16-Nov-12	FRI		09.30	16.30		IS (see separate schedule) Prepare to Draft Essay/Plan By Now
8	19-Nov-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 10.30	10.30 16.30	All Makers and supervisors	Weekly Meeting Studio Practice with roving tutorials	MK MK
	20-Nov-12	TUE	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials	GC
	21-Nov-12	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and Supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials	MB
	22-Nov-12	THUR	Studio 3	09.00 09.30	10.30 12.30	All Makers Supervisors	Costume History Lecture Studio Practice with roving tutorials Tutorials	GC MB HF
	23-Nov-12	FRI		13.30	16.30		IS (see separate schedule) Bibliography Lecture  - examples of essays Deadline for Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince costumes!	AT
							Production Week – Theatre Royal Bury
9	26-Nov-12	MON	Studio 3	10.00 10.30	10.30 16.30	All Makers and supervisors	Weekly Meeting Studio Practice with roving tutorials	MK MK
	27-Nov-12	TUE	Studio 3	9.30	16.30	Makers and Supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials	GC
	28-Nov-12 Jay’s Birthday	WED	Studio 3	09.30	16.30	Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials	MB
						Makers and supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials	MB
	29-Nov-12	THUR	Studio 3	09.00 09.30	10.30 12.30	All Makers Supervisors Designers	Costume History Lecture Studio Practice with roving tutorials Supervisors tutorials Design Tutorials Sign up tutorials	GC MB HF WH
			Studio 3	13.30	16.30	Makers Supervisors	Studio Practice with roving tutorials Supervisors tutorials	MB HF
	30-Nov-12	FRI		09.30 12.15	16.00 12.30		IS (see separate schedule) Rebecca Read Draft of Essay	RP
10	03-Dec-12	MON	Studio 3	11.00 12.30	12.00 18.30		Hand in Specialist Practice Assessed Presentation See separate schedule	MD BW/ GaC/ MB/RP
	04-Dec-12	TUES	Studio 3	09.30	16.30		Nothing Scheduled KEANE BIC 6.30pm
	05-Dec-12	WEDS	Studio 3	09.30	12.30		Assessed Presentation	FT/ GC/ MB/ RP
			Studio 3	13.30	16.30		Assessed Presentation	FT/ GC/ MB/ RP
	06-Dec-12	THURS	Studio 3	09.30	12.30		Assessed Presentation	AK/ FT/ MB/RP
			Studio 3	13.30	16.30		Assessed Presentation See separate schedule	AK/ FT/ MB/RP
	07-Dec-12	FRI	Studio 3	09.30	12.30		Assessed Presentation	GaC/ RP
			Studio 3	13.30	16.30		Assessed Presentation END OF TERM - CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!	GaC/ RP