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Alessia Carpoca is an Associate Professor of Scenery and Costume Design at The University of Montana's Department of Drama/Dance. She holds an MFA in Theatre Design from Northwestern University (2003) and a B.F.A. in Scenography from the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome (1993). Her career spans international collaborations, including designing eight operas for the University of British Columbia School of Music, six of which were co-productions with Mestzke Divadlo in the Czech Republic, touring extensively in Europe. She has contributed to major productions like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for Montana Repertory Theatre and worked with Italian television networks and holiday resort theatres.
- Education:
- B.F.A. in Scenography, Academy of Fine Arts of Rome (1989–1993)
- M.F.A. in Theatre Design, Northwestern University (2001–2003)
- Professional training in Photoshop, web design, and scene painting workshops
Her research and practice focus on scenic and costume design for theatre, with expertise in traditional and airbrush scene painting, model building, and international theatre exhibitions like the Prague Quadrennial (2007 and 2011). She integrates technology into teaching, including translucent drops and interactive classroom strategies.
Alessia has received multiple grants, including a Vice President for Research and Development Grant to support her work at the Prague Quadrennial, and a Merit Award from the University of Montana. She has mentored numerous students in costume and scenic design, including graduate MFA candidates.
- Scientific Awards:
- Mini-Sabbatical Grant (2008)
- Vice President for Research and Development Grant (2007)
- Merit Award (2007)
- Faculty Development Professional Grant (2006)
- National Opera Theatre of Rome Scholarship (1992)
She actively participates in academic service, serving on USITT committees, recruiting teams for the Prague Quadrennial, and advising students. Her technical skills include Vectorworks, Photoshop, scene painting, costume construction, and multi-language fluency.
