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Scenes from XDP Portfolio Review

An image of the CalArts Main Gallery taken from above.
The School of Theater's Experience Design and Production Portfolio Review took place on April 30.

On April 30, nearly 60 BFA and MFA students from School of Theater’s Experience Design and Production (XDP) programs showcased their end-of-year portfolios in the Main Gallery.

Open to the CalArts community and invited industry professionals, the School of Theater’s student artists, designers, and technicians created exciting and interactive portfolios from their work in live performance, film, interactive media, experience design, and themed entertainment.

If you missed the Portfolio Review in person, visit the XDP site to view individual students’ resumes and examples of work in costume design, experience design, interactive media, lighting design, producing, production management, scene design, sound design, stage management, and technical direction.

View the gallery below to see a small sampling of the art on view.

Colorful work on a lightboard from Zoë Lappin's portfolio.
Experience designer Zoë Lappin created these colorful magic lantern plates as part of their portfolio. | Photo: Courtesy of CalArts.
A miniature model of a man riding a lit escalator.
A model from Charlie Jacobs’ scenic design and technical direction portfolio. | Photo: Courtesy of CalArts.
A display draped in black by Alexa Orovitz.
One of the dozens of displays by CalArts’ student artists. This one is from Alexa Orovitz, a producer, production designer, and creative director. | Photo: Courtesy of CalArts.
A half of a car serves as an installation piece for Trevor Desai's portfolio.
Half of a car serves as an installation piece for Trevor Desai’s portfolio. | Photo: Courtesy of CalArts.
A table display of costumes, designs, and a headdress.
Costume Designer Danica Martino displays her creations and sketches. | Photo: Courtesy of CalArts.
Picture of Christine N. Ziemba

Christine N. Ziemba

Christine is the director of Content at CalArts, responsible for the Institute's editorial in both print and online platforms. In addition, she oversees CalArts' social media accounts. In her spare time, she writes about the Santa Clarita food scene at scvfoodie.com.

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