Jess Watson

MA Performance Design


Biography

Jess loves technically challenging and dynamic designs, which she explores in her own creative practice as a performance designer. Before studying at BOVTS, Jess worked as a Drama Assistant, designing and building sets for Reigate Grammar School and achieved a first-class BSc (Hons) in Product Design from Loughborough University.

Her credits include the set design for A Very Expensive Poison (Circomedia) and the set and costume design for Hymns (Wardrobe Theatre).

Students developing and growing in confidence during their time here, seeing their work reaching professional standards in approach and execution; a student who intends to be a stage manager producing a wonderful sound design; a first year student making a lovely recording of a song for their recording project; tracking the careers of former students and seeing them be successful; being able to find a job opportunity for a recent graduate. Frank Bradley, Sound Tutor