Sara Joy Needham is a design postgraduate student with an emphasis on immersive learning through entertainment.
Born and raised in a small coastal town in rural England, Sara grew up as a performer; from her parents living room to national dance competitions.
So it is no surprise to her friends and family that she is establishing herself in an industry that has a stories to tell.
Graduated with honours from the BA Design for Exhibition and Museums programme at the University of Lincoln, England. Sara moved to the United States in September 2019 to pursue a Masters at the Savannah College of Art and Design, MFA Themed Entertainment Design.
Work history
Design InternHemingwayDesign
- Wembley, United KingdomInternship
3 week work placement as part of the timetabled curriculum on Design for Exhibition and Museums, working as an intern focusing on graphic work, at HemingwayDesign
Skills
- Sketching
- Autocad
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Sketch-up
- Concept Boards
- Adobe Create Suite
- Sketchup 3D
- Interactive Experiential Design
- Model Making
Education
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MFA Themed Entertainment DesignThe Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, United States
Set Design for PerformanceUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Summer Programme led by Gary Thorne, the course is an introduction to the creative process of set design for live performance: site-specific work, theatre, musical or opera. Exploring the designer's vision, creative and practical skills, effective communication and how to develop a critical eye for performance.
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