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Fleur Kingsland serves as Lecturer in Costume at Edith Cowan University's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she has coordinated costume operations since 2008. Her role encompasses mentoring students in costume construction, management, and design for live productions across theatre, film, and major festivals.
Her academic credentials include:
- Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Costume), Edith Cowan University
- Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts), Edith Cowan University (2014)
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Edith Cowan University (2013)
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, TAFE WA (2004)
Kingsland's practice-based research centers on sustainable approaches to costume design and production management, integrating traditional craftsmanship with environmental consciousness. Her expertise spans period costume construction, corsetry, millinery, and soft prop fabrication, with significant contributions to Australian theatre through collaborations with Black Swan Theatre, Perth Theatre Company, and international festivals. She actively bridges academic training with industry demands through practical workshops and live production management.
Her scholarly output demonstrates an evolving trajectory from practical costume design for Australian theatre (2010) toward systemic sustainability in performing arts training (2024). The 2024 co-authored publication in Theatre, Dance and Performance Training establishes foundational frameworks for eco-conscious pedagogy, while her earlier creative output exemplifies technical mastery in contemporary Australian drama.
As an educator, Kingsland supervises students in complex production environments including WAAPA's theatre seasons and international showcases like the Prague Quadrennial. She has coordinated student teams for the 2015/2011 Scenofest street performances and the 2019 Australian Student Exhibition, fostering industry-ready skills through partnerships with NIDA and VCA. Her production management extends to film projects including H is for Happiness (2019) and major events like the Perth International Arts Festival's The Giants (2015).
Kingsland leads WAAPA's costume workshop operations, managing preproduction workflows and construction processes for multiple concurrent productions. Her collaborative networks span Black Swan Theatre, Perth Theatre Company, Strategic Art Services, and specialized event producers, positioning her at the nexus of academic training and professional practice in Australian performance design.
