Dil is a young Singaporean aspiring to become an expert in the fields of culture and public policy.
Welcome to my public portfolio! Here you will find my various creative and academic work as well as some of my personal writing.
Dil’s passions lie in working within local spheres to mobilize and sustain social and economic progress. She also participates in the creative economy, freelancing in costume design, makeup, and visual arts.
Education
Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
Monash University / /2020-2020
GPA of 3.875, High Distinction average.
Awarded with High Distinction for Research Thesis titled “Cultural Governance in Singapore: The Negotiations of Singaporean-Sikh Cultural Production”.
Commenced through an accelerated vertical masters program offered to exceptional undergrad students.
Special interests in cultural policy, heritage, and related identity negotiations.
Bachelor of Arts
Monash University / /2017-2019
Major in Communications and Media Studies.
Minor in Journalism.
Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising
Temasek Polytechnic/ /2013-2016
Major in Fashion Design.
Followed up with ongoing freelance career in Costume Design for Theatre and Film.
Supplemented by Diploma in Professional Makeup Artistry from Cosmoprof Academy.
Experience
Covid-19-au.com
Promotion and Graphic Design
2020
Student volunteer initiative headed by Dr. Chunyang Chen of Monash University’s Faculty of Technology
Compiled daily case and testing numbers by various states to produce and post daily infographics to keep the public informed. Example here.
Designed logo and collateral for website and social media promotion.
Planned and scheduled social media posts related to pandemic updates and social welfare.
Wrote and edited blog posts about responses to pandemic management, and safe practicies.
Monash Student Association (MSA)
Social group Convenor
2020
Student volunteer opportunity with responsibilities of planning and running initiatives to promote student welfare and sense of community.
Organised and led online social outreach events for international students and students of colour.
Monash University
Casual-term research assistant under Dr Zala Volcic
2019
Researched and collated data on news consumption habits of young adults.
Analysed various news media for content, tone and promotional tactics.
Monash Uni Student Theatre (MSA)
Costume Designer
2017-2019
Designed and sourced costumes for theatre productions independently and in collaboration with design teams for student-run productions
Independantly-designed shows: Frankenstein XX (2017), Dirty Words (2017), Vinegar Tom (2018), Slaughterhouse Five (2019).
Collaborations: Back to the First Year (2018), The D’oh Show (2019).
Makeup Artist, Costume Designer
Freelance
Since 2016
Worked with multiple clients and collaborators for photoshoots, events and other visual art projects. Full portfolio available in Costume and Makeup sections.
Past employers include P’art 1 Design during which I liaised with NSF in logistics of costume distribution for NDP performers, managed inventory & assisted in costume production.
Also skilled and experienced in sourcing props and set pieces.