Head of Design
Sean Crowley
Sean Crowley studied at Wimbledon School of Art and has since
worked across the design spectrum in film, opera, theatre and
television. He has been Wales’ most prolific theatre designer over
the past 11 years, designing over 150 productions for companies
across Wales, the UK and Europe. Sean became Head of Design at
RWCMD in 1999 and is also the college’s Director of Drama. Sean is
the Chair of the Society of British Theatre Designers and Project
Leader for World Stage Design to be held at the College in
September 2013. He has been a member of the Linbury Prize committee
since 2002. He is Vice Chair for the Education Committee of the
Organisation of International Scenographers, Theatre Architects and
Technicians (OISTAT). In 2007 Sean was Project Leader for the
Prague Quadrennial Scenofest – an international festival of design
and performance attracting some 30,000 visitors with over 5000
active participants. Sean was made an Honorary Fellow of the
College in July 2007 and was appointed as an Associate Director at
the Torch Theatre in 2010.
“I know my strongest work to date has been in
allowing others to succeed, to manage environments that allow
students, staff and projects to flourish. I enjoy challenges and
love working with people of all ages who are passionate about their
area of expertise.”
Sean Crowley
Jane Hodge Foundation International Chairs in
Drama
- Pamela Howard
- Matthew Rhys
- Michael Sheen
- Simon Stephens
Lecturer in Design for Performance (Scenic
Art)
Jen Rowlands
"...half woman, half Crown emulsion, I love seeing students
conquer their fear of large scale work, until eventually a piece of
painting measuring 2m high seems like child’s play...
I am a painter, theatre designer and scenic artist, and love
working in theatre because it’s an art form that is, when
successful, very accessible to the public."
Lecturer in Design for Performance
(Costume)
Jill Salen
"I am passionate about creating costumes, reconstructions or
realisations so working at RWCMD with its huge volume of shows
ensures I have plenty of enthusiastic, motivated students to work
with. For relaxation, I am a freelance costume maker and have
worked on films and television series with Cosprop and Welsh
National Opera this year. My secret vice is that I love
research,"
Jill is the author of Vintage Lingerie; Patterns and Techniques,
(Batsford 2011) and Corsets; Patterns and Techniques (2008), she is
currently researching Retro Swimwear.
Lecturer in Design for Performance
(Costume)
Karen Thomas
Lecturer in Production and Design (Technical
Arts)
Rorie Brophy
Lecturer in Design for Performance
Lucy Hall
Lecturer in Production & Design
(Costume)
Allie Edge
A Wardrobe Mistress who lives and breathes her trade, Allie aka
'Mrs Cardiff' was recently photographed in an array of her costumes
as part of the BigLittleCity exhibition (below).
Her professional work includes design for theatre, film and
television, and more recently fashion styling for TV presenters and
music videos.
Allie is herself a graduate of the college and is passionate
about its work. She is very excited by the new working and learning
environment provided by the recent re-development.
Lecturers in Historical and Contextual
Studies
- Geoff Moore
- Elizabeth Friendship