BIO

Patrick is an Art Director and Set Designer with nearly 20 years experience in set construction for theatre, film and events. He has worked on a range of different projects varying from large scale international block busters to small budget Australian film and television. 

 

Patrick’s recent credits include Art Director on Metropolis, directed by Sam Esmail, Art Director on The Fall Guy, directed by David Leach, Art Director on Poker Face, directed by Russell Crowe, and Assistant Art Director on Thor: Love and Thunder, directed by Taika Watiti. 

 

Patrick has also had an extensive career as a Designer and Set Designer in Theatre, working with top theatre companies such as the Black Swan State Theatre Company, Yirri Yaakin Theatre, and Barking Gecko Theatre Company. 

 

Additionally, Patrick has had experience working in Virtual Art Departments with Volume Technology. He is adept in an array of software including, but not limited to, Unreal Engine, AutoCAD 2D-3D, Rhino3d, Maya, Sketchup, V-Ray and Z-brush. 

 

Patrick’s educational attainments include a Bachelor of Arts (New Media) from the Australian National University (2010), a Bachelor of Performing Arts, majoring in Theatre Design,  from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (2013), and a Masters of Fine Arts, majoring in Live Performance Design, from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (2017). 

EDUCATION

2017 | Masters in Fine Arts: Live Performance Design

National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA)

2013 | Bachelor of Performing Arts - Major in Theatre Design

Wester Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

2010 | Bachelor of Arts (New Media)

Australian National University

2004 | Cabinet Making Apprenticeship

Ray Brown Joinery

TECH SKLLS

AutoCAD 2D-3D, Rhino3d, Maya, Unreal Engine, Sketchup, V-Ray, Z-brush, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Corel Draw, Cabinet Vision, Excel (Advanced)

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Art Directing, Scheduling, Budgeting, Set Designer, Drone Survey Scanning, Photogrammetry, Hand Drafting, Set Dressing, Buying, Props Making-Sourcing, Scenic Art, Carpentry, 3D Printing, CNC-Laser Cutting