TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY VITAE (with fine arts components) I. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND A Brandon R. McWilliams, Assistant Professor of Costume Design B Educational Background Master of Fine Arts | 2007 | Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama | Costume Design • Thesis: Costume Design for SIDESHOW, the musical Bachelor of Fine Arts | 2002 | The University of Texas at Austin | Theatre Studies C University Experience Assistant Professor of Costume Design | Texas State University | 2016 – Present • Head, Graduate Studies | 2018 - Present • Interim Head, Graduate Studies | 2017 - 2018 Assistant Professor of Costume Design | Louisiana State University | 2012 - 2016 • Associate Head, Master of Fine Arts Technology and Design Program Assistant Professor of Costume Design | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 2009 – 2010 Assistant Professor of Theatre, Costume Designer | Salisbury University | 2008 – 2009 D Relevant Professional Experience Events Manager | Hartford Symphony Orchestra | 2010 Development Manager | Association of Performing Arts Presenters | 2008 Technical Operations Officer | Central Intelligence Agency | 2006 – 2007 Executive Associate | Association of Performing Arts Presenters | 2002 – 2004 Production Assistant | The University of Texas at Austin | 2000-2002 II. TEACHING A Teaching Honors and Awards Louisiana State University (LSU) Tiger Athletic Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Award Recipient | 2015 LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award Nominee | 2015 LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation President’s Award Nominee | 2014 Salisbury University Faculty Appreciation Award for Outstanding Teaching | 2008 PPS 8.10 | McWilliams | Page 1 B Courses Taught Texas State University 2016 – Present Undergraduate Courses • TH 4353 Wig Making and Styling | F 2018 • TH 4346 Advanced Costume Design | S 2018 • TH 4330 J Drawing for Designers | F 2017 • TH 4360 Costume Crafts | S 2017 • TH 4345 Costume Design | F 2016 • TH 4347 Advanced Costume Construction | F 2016 Graduate Courses • TH 5342 MFA Studio I | F 2018 • TH 5360 Wig Making and Styling | F 2018 • TH 5382 MFA Studio V | F 2018 • TH 5398 Final Creative Project | F 2018 • TH 5343 MFA Studio II | S 2018 • TH 5345 Advanced Studies in Costume Design | S 2018 • TH 5398 Final Project | F 2017 • TH 5332 Figure Drawing for Costume Designers | F 2017 • TH 5382 MFA Studio V | F 2017 • TH 5360 Graduate Costume Crafts | S 2017 • TH 5343 MFA Studio II | S 2017 • TH 5347 Graduate Costume Construction | F 2017 • TH 5342 MFA Studio I | F 2017 Louisiana State University 2012 – 2016 Undergraduate Courses • THTR 2022 Introduction to Theatrical Design | F 2015, S2016 • THTR 2023 Stage Makeup | F 2012, S2014 • THTR 2026 Theatre Practicum | F 2012 • THTR 4123 Costume Design I | F 2012, F 2013, F2014 • THTR 3126 Theatrical Rendering | S 2013, S 2015, F2015 • THTR 4132 Advanced Stage Makeup | F 2014 • THTR 4436 History of Theatrical Period Styles and Ornament | S 2013, S2015 • THTR 4902 Special Projects in Theatrical Technology | S 2013, S 2015 • THTR 4901 Special Projects in Theatrical Design | S 2013 • THTR 4128 Mask making | S 2014 PPS 8.10 | McWilliams | Page 2 Graduate Courses • THTR 7521 Graduate Costume Design I | F 2013, S2016 • THTR 7522 Graduate Costume Design II | F 2014 • THTR 7523 Graduate Costume Design III | S 2015 • THTR 7431 Rendering I | S 2014 • THTR 7929 Rendering II | S 2014 • THTR 7524 Costume Construction I | F 2013 • THTR 7525 Costume Construction II | S 2014 • THTR 7630 Directed Professional Internship | S 2014 • THTR 7930 Theatrical Production | F 2013 – S 2016 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2009 - 2010 Undergraduate Courses • Costume Design | F 2009 – S 2010 • Costume History | F 2009 – S 2010 Salisbury University 2008 - 2009 Undergraduate Courses • Costume Design | S 2009 • Evolution of Fashion | S 2009 • Theatrical Makeup | F 2008 • Costume Technology | F 2008 – S 2009 C Graduate Theses/Dissertations, Honors Theses, or Ext Committees (if supervisor, please indicate) Texas Statue University Major Professor/Supervisor • Chanda Jewel Hawthorne, MFA Theatre, Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: TBD • William Bunch, MFA Theatre, Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: TBD • Alexander Stearns, MFA Theatre, Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: TBD • Ryan Sozzi, MFA Theatre, Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: TBD • Monica Pasut, MFA Theatre, Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: TBD • Madison Cagle, MFA Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: The Crucible • Stacey Johnson, MFA Design, specialization in Costume Design PPS 8.10 | McWilliams | Page 3 Final Project: The Tempest • Marissa Menezes, MFA Design, specialization in Costume Design Final Project: RAGTIME the musical Louisiana State University Major Professor/Supervisor • Andrew K Burchette, MFA Theatre, specialization in Costume Technology and Design • Scott Heverling, MFA Theatre, specialization in Costume Technology and Design • Grace Mimbs, MFA Theatre, specialization in Costume Technology and Design • Camilla M. Morrison, MFA Theatre, specialization in Costume Technology and Design. Master’s Thesis: Nightmares are Dreams Too | S 2016 Committee Member • Nathan Ynacay, MFA Theatre, specialization in Scenic Technology • Chelsea Touchet, MFA Theatre, specialization in Scenic Technology • Kate Brittingham, MFA Theatre, specialization in Properties Technology and Design | S 2015 • Michael Tullier, PhD Chemistry, specialization in Polymer Design | S 2015 D Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development Texas State University New Courses Approved • TH 4348 Mask Making • TH 4349 Hat Making • TH 4352 Armor Making • TH 4353 Wig Making and Styling • TH 4354 Special Effects Makeup Course Changes • TH 4347 Pattern Making • TH 3344 Costume Stagecraft The following courses were revised to be taught by Graduate Students • TH 4345 Costume Design • TH 3344 Costume Stagecraft • TH 3343 Stage Makeup Louisiana State University • THTR 4902 – Tailoring PPS 8.10 | McWilliams | Page 4 E Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts Louisiana State University 2014, Campus Federal Credit Union Teaching Enhancement Fund (TEF) Award. $750.00 applied to research presentation at the International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) Conference, Carrara, Italy. F Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts – N/A G Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts – N/A H Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts – N/A I Other Off and On Campus Instruction Activities Texas State University • Costume Design Advisor, The Importance of Being Earnest | 2019 • Costume Design Advisor, The Tempest | 2019 • Costume Design Advisor, References to Salvador Dali Make me Hot | 2019 • Costume Design Advisor, The Crucible | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, How I Learned to Drive | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, Cabaret | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, Ragtime | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, Instructions for Dancing | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, The Rivals | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, Speech & Debate | 2018 • Costume Design Advisor, Perfect Pie | 2017 • Costume Design Advisor, A Chorus Line | 2017 • Costume Design Advisor, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress | 2017 • Costume Design Advisor, The Marriage of Bette & Boo | 2017 • Costume Design Advisor, Lyon’s Den | 2017 • Costume Design Advisor, The World According to Snoopy | 2017 • Guest Lecture on Costume Design for Introduction to Theatrical Design | Fall 2016 • Costume Design Advisor, Tartuffe | 2016 • Costume Design Advisor, Ajax in Iraq | 2016 Louisiana State University – Swine Palace Productions • Costume Design Advisor, Vieux Carre | 2016 • Costume Design Advisor, Fifth of July | 2014 • Costume Design Advisor, Stick Fly | 2014 PPS 8.10 | McWilliams | Page 5 • Costume Design Advisor, Dionysus of the Holocaust | 2014 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark | 2016 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Sweeney Todd | 2015 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Good Kids | 2015 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, All My Sons | 2015 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Fifth of July | 2014 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Frankenstein | 2014 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Dove | 2013 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Clybourne Park | 2013 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Five Flights | 2013 • Assistant Costume Design Advisor, Elephants Graveyard | 2012 Significant Student Accomplishments Texas State University • Undergraduate Student, won the 2017 Technical Apprentice Award from Sante Fe Opera | 2017 Louisiana State University • Undergraduate Advisee, won TOP DESIGN COMPETITION at New Orleans Fashion Week | 2015 • Undergraduate Advisee, finalist on PROJECT RUNWAY, Lifetime Television Network | 2015 Student Internships & Job Placement • Undergraduate Advisee, received contract as Costume Apprentice with the Santa Fe Opera | 2018 • Undergraduate Advisee, received contract as Costume Apprentice with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival | 2018 • Undergraduate Advisee, received contract as Costume Apprentice with The Hangar Theatre | 2018 • Undergraduate Advisee, received contract as Costume Apprentice with Lake Dillon Theatre Company | 2018 • Graduate Advisee, received contract as Assistant Makeup Designer with Pittsburgh Opera Theatre | 2018 • Graduate Advisee, received contract as Assistant Wig Master with Texas Shakespeare Festival