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Katie Ranson (Design Realisation)
Key details:
- Department:
- Production Arts
- Year of Graduation:
- 2023-24
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Biography
What's been your highlight during your time at Guildhall?
I have absolutely loved my time within the workshops. There is such an encouraging and trusting environment within DR that allows you to confidently grow your skills and find your niche. Our tutors have been a consistent and reliable support, developing our technique, using new materials, all whilst using industry standard equipment.
What's been your highlight in the industry?
I have had the opportunity to work on The Globe repertory changeovers. It's been fascinating to see how this professional theatre runs and be part of the daily running of it. It's great to work in a world-renowned theatre, and working on some fantastic shows that are produced there.
What other passions and projects have you enjoyed exploring during your time at Guildhall?
I have appreciated external work offered to me by Guildhall, working with young people, assisting and leading Production Arts workshops. Firstly, with Theatre Peckham and later moving into Guildhall Young Artists KX.
I have found a passion, teaching and inspiring young people to find something they love just as I did. This is something I will carry into my future career, and embed within my lifestyle.
What's something you've learned that you feel will help you when you graduate?
I have learnt that reflection is one of the best things to improve on my skills. Through each experience comes challenges which has helped me become the practitioner I am today, and I will continue to reflect as I move into my professional career and beyond.
What are you most interested in working in after you graduate?
I have developed a love for scenic carpentry over my time in Guildhall, as well as production management. I am yet to develop my skills fully in both areas however I am willing to learn through each environment.
Production Work
![Prop maker, Spring Opera Scenes - Milton Court Studio 2023 (David Monteith-Hodge - Photographise).](/sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_small/public/2023-08/Prop%20maker_%20Spring%20Opera%20Scenes%2023_%20Milton%20Court%20Studio_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=qd8XBGdt 750w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_medium/public/2023-08/Prop%20maker_%20Spring%20Opera%20Scenes%2023_%20Milton%20Court%20Studio_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=ZZ-MMAPi 1000w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_large/public/2023-08/Prop%20maker_%20Spring%20Opera%20Scenes%2023_%20Milton%20Court%20Studio_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=T3aYXlpL 1300w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_huge/public/2023-08/Prop%20maker_%20Spring%20Opera%20Scenes%2023_%20Milton%20Court%20Studio_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=31HPDeDt 1600w)
Prop maker, Spring Opera Scenes - Milton Court Studio 2023 (David Monteith-Hodge - Photographise).
![Construction assistant, Opera Triple Bill - Silk Street Theatre 2022 (David Monteith-Hodge - Photographise)](/sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_small/public/2023-08/Construction%20assistant_%20Opera%20Triple%20Bill%2022_%20Silk%20Street_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=5Mu7SBbo 750w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_medium/public/2023-08/Construction%20assistant_%20Opera%20Triple%20Bill%2022_%20Silk%20Street_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=vRgUZ2C4 1000w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_large/public/2023-08/Construction%20assistant_%20Opera%20Triple%20Bill%2022_%20Silk%20Street_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=Vlxedbyr 1300w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_huge/public/2023-08/Construction%20assistant_%20Opera%20Triple%20Bill%2022_%20Silk%20Street_David_Monteith-Hodge_Photographise_.jpg?itok=34Z7BXzd 1600w)
Construction Assistant, Opera Triple Bill - Silk Street Theatre 2022 (David Monteith-Hodge - Photographise)
![Scenic Artist, Design Realisation project 2022 - Katie Ranson](/sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_small/public/2023-08/Scenic%20Artist_%20Design%20Realisation%20project%2022.jpg?itok=N7xqivHj 750w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_medium/public/2023-08/Scenic%20Artist_%20Design%20Realisation%20project%2022.jpg?itok=0Z0SVc1b 1000w, /sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_large/public/2023-08/Scenic%20Artist_%20Design%20Realisation%20project%2022.jpg?itok=zPfMWVrp 1079w)
Scenic Artist, Design Realisation project 2022 - Katie Ranson