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Adults, children and young people
Welcome to the Short Courses prospectus for 2014/15. In here you will find a programme of over 200 courses for children, young people and adults in dance, drama, music, production and screen.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a thriving, creative and inspirational learning environment and we are proud to offer these short courses to students who love the performing and production arts as much as we do.
Our courses range from intensive weekend classes, weekly evening courses to spring and summer schools. We cater for all ages and stages of ability – so whether you are a complete beginner wanting to try your hand at acting or a professional musician looking to further develop your skills, we hope to welcome you to a short course.
Take a look through this prospectus and be inspired to learn with us this year. We look forward to welcoming you to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2014/15.
Contact UsShort Courses
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow G2 3DB
+44 (0)141 270 8213 www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Visit UsAdult Drama Open Evening
2 September 2014
Drama Taster Day
20 and 21 September 2014
Core drama classes for children
Transitions 20/40 Open Day
11 October 2014
Junior Conservatoire Open Day Dance, Drama, Production and Screen
2 November 2014
Junior Conservatoire Open Day Music
15 November 2014
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“Returning to acting after a long break felt like a big step; by coming to the Conservatoire I have seen a massive change in my confidence and abilities as an actor.”
ACTING 2 STUDENT, DECEMBER 2013
Whether you come to the Conservatoire for a year-long evening class, summer
school or one-day masterclass, you will have access to the same resources,
facilities and teaching staff as our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Our facilitiesAs the nation’s leading educator in performing arts, the Conservatoire’s
facilities include five venues, a comprehensive research library, dozens of
rehearsal rooms, four purpose-built dance studios and a wardrobe department
that rivals the national theatres’.
Short Courses students benefit from the Conservatoire’s facilities; for example,
Pyrotechnics short course students (page 51) work in the New Athenaeum
Theatre, children and adult’s weekly drama students (page 22 and page 37)
perform regularly in the Chandler Studio Theatre and Cinematography
on Location students (page 61) use industry leading RED cameras to shoot
their work.
Our studentsOver 2000 students took part in a short course in 2013/14, with many students
returning to study with us again or moving on to apply for higher education or
new careers as a result of their learning at the Conservatoire.
Students come from all over the world to study here. In 2014 students from
as far afield as Japan and Canada travelled to take part in our summer school
programme.
27 Short Courses students enrolled in degree courses at the Conservatoire in
September 2013.
Our teachers Our staff are not only leading professionals in their field but they’re also
dedicated educationalists with a commitment to passing on their knowledge.
Many of our course leaders are Conservatoire lecturers, successful graduates
or renowned performers in the industry. We are proud to include international
performers in our teaching staff, such as Tommy Smith and Ian Bousfield,
alongside emerging artists like Nic Green, Claire McKenzie and Stephen Mullan.
Performing artsA UNESCO city of music, and heralded in Time magazine as “Europe’s Secret
Capital of Music”, Glasgow is home to most of Scotland’s leading orchestras
and ensembles, world famous music halls such as The Barrowlands and King
Tuts Wah Wah Hut (where Oasis were first discovered) as well as an unrivalled
underground music scene with a plethora of bars and clubs showcasing new
talent on a daily basis. Glasgow’s live music reputation has just been further
enhanced with the opening of The Hydro, a purpose built music venue.
Glasgow also has a rich arts culture with numerous theatres, performing
arts venues and museums all within close reach of the city centre. Glasgow
is a hub for the Scottish film industry and home to BBC Scotland, STV and
countless entertainment, technology and digital companies. In recent years
the city has become a popular destination for Hollywood films and you may
recognise landmarks and street scenes from films such as World War Z, Fast
and the Furious 6 and Under the Skin.
Festivals Spend time in Glasgow and you can easily get caught up in one of the many
international festivals the city hosts. Some cornerstones of the city’s social
calendar include Celtic Connections, Glasgow Film Festival, Aye Write
(Glasgow’s book festival), the West End Festival, the International Comedy
Festival and Bard in the Botanics.
Edinburgh and ScotlandTravel 45 minutes to the east of Glasgow and you will find yourself in
Scotland’s capital and easily most recognisable street, the Royal Mile. From
here you can explore Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish
Parliament. Edinburgh is also bursting with culture and is home to the world’s
largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
From Glasgow you can also escape to scenic Scotland. Within an hour’s drive
of the Conservatoire you can be on the banks of Loch Lomond or climbing
to the summit of one of the country’s famous Munro mountains. From hitting
the slopes in Aviemore to searching for that monster in Loch Ness, Glasgow is
a base to explore all natural Scotland has to offer.
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downright ballsy. Its Victorian
architectural legacy is now
swamped with cutting-edge style
bars, world-class venues to tickle
your taste buds, and a hedonistic
club culture that will bring
out your nocturnal instincts…
Glasgow combines urban
mayhem and black humour
and is so friendly, it’s sometimes
downright unnerving.”
LONELY PLANET 2013
The Conservatoire is at the very heart of Glasgow’s city centre. We are a stone’s throw away from some of the country’s finest theatres, music halls, museums and arts centres, with the city’s ‘style mile’ just around the corner from the campus. 06
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Eve Kerr | Age: 19 | Hometown: GlasgowCurrent BA Production Technology and Management second year student
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland undergraduate student Eve began her studies in Short Courses. Here Eve tells us how her experience of drama classes helped her to apply for a production degree course.
MY SHORT COURSE
What is your average day like as a full-time student at the Conservatoire?BUSY! You never seem to stop. It also changes from day-to-day.
Some days you will be in the production office researching props
for a show, other days you could be in rehearsals. You could also
be painting chairs or making props. You basically do whatever
needs to be done for the show. That’s what makes it so fun as you
are doing something different nearly every day!
What advice would you give to someone thinking about studying production?My advice would be to try it and be prepared to work long hours
and give it your all. So if you are interested definitely try a short
course first to find out what area of the production work is the
most interesting to you – stage management, lighting, sound,
set or costume design for example. You will get some amazing
experiences working behind the scenes.
When did you decide to study production full-time?When I was 15. I went to see a show at the Royal Shakespeare
Company and I was completely captivated by the theatre. I then
decided to join Short Courses weekly drama classes and came
every Saturday to learn more about different theatre roles.
What experiences did you gain from drama classes?Coming to Short Courses was the highlight of my week -
without taking part in drama classes I doubt I would ever have
found my way onto the BA Production degree course at the
Royal Conservatoire. The classes offered a lot of opportunities to
do different things like acting, designing, stage management, etc,
so I got a chance to do a bit of everything. This definitely helped
me to realise it was the production side of theatre that I loved.
The classes were just a lot of fun and I got to meet some amazing
people; it is a great way to spend your Saturday.
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“Coming to Short Courses drama classes was the highlight
of my week – without doing this I doubt I would ever have
found my way onto the BA Production degree course at the
Royal Conservatoire.”
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When did you join Short Courses?I’ve been coming to weekly drama classes with Short Courses
since Primary 6 and I’ve always enjoyed it. I was keen to act from
a young age and I wanted to do it in the best place in Scotland,
where I could really develop my skills.
What elective do you study in your weekly drama class?Currently I study Acting with Text, although previously I’ve done
Musical Theatre. Musical Theatre was brilliant fun and it took
me out of my comfort zone. However, I prefer Acting with Text
because it really challenges us with classical texts and themes.
What do you enjoy most about studying drama at the Conservatoire?One of the best things about doing drama here is the tutors.
I’ve worked with lots of tutors in the seven years I’ve studied
here and they are all really interesting people who share their
experiences and knowledge with us.
The other thing I like about these classes are the students. We
all love drama so it’s really easy to make friends with people
who share common interests. The social aspect of these classes
means I have a group of friends I wouldn’t have met otherwise.
How did drama classes help you prepare for auditions?They helped prepare me for things like improvisation and
movement work; also they helped me prepare mentally for
auditions, so I wouldn’t get nervous. Studying drama has made
me open to new ideas and not afraid to try different roles.
MY SHORT COURSE
How did you break into the film industry?My first big break was when I won a Blue Peter competition when
I was eight – the prize was a part in Dr Who. I was lucky then to
be picked up by an agent and have been working ever since!
My first film was Battleship - with Liam Neeson and Rihanna.
We were flown over to Louisiana for filming - and I even got to
meet Rihanna.
Most recently I’ve been in The Hobbit 2 and 3. For filming I spent
seven months in New Zealand which was just paradise, and I
made some friends for life. It was amazing to work alongside
professionals of the highest calibre such as Martin Freeman,
Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis.
What was it like being part of such a huge film franchise as The Hobbit?It is strange being a part of something so huge - Ian McKellan
follows me on Twitter which is surreal. The best thing about it
was getting to work with Peter Jackson everyday - he’s definitely
the greatest director I’ve ever worked with. It’s also pretty cool to
say I’ve worked alongside Gollum!
What are your aspirations for the future?I just want to keep on working. I’m always looking out for
interesting projects; acting is my passion and it’s what I hope
to do in the future.
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John Bell | Age: 16 | Hometown: Kilmacolm Short Courses weekly drama class student
Teenager John has been a Short Courses student for a number of years. A rising star, John has been in several Hollywood blockbusters, most recently appearing in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. John spoke to us about how his acting skills have developed and what it’s like working with Peter Jackson and Liam Neeson.
“I was keen to act from a young age and I wanted
to do it in the best place in Scotland, where I
could really develop my skills.”
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CREDIT-RATED SHORT COURSES Gaining credit for the creative journey you take with us can often be
important; it can help with career progression, it helps evidence your
learning in employment settings and also helps you to understand
your stage on a lifelong learning journey.
We have responded to trends in the arts and education sectors
and began to explore how we could make more accessible, smaller
packages of our degree teaching to learners who are not yet ready to
commit to full-time study.
We successfully delivered our first year of credit-rated short courses
in 2013/14, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and worked
with students of various ages at very different stages in their learning
and careers.
In 2014/15 we will be offering more credit-rated short courses to
include additional subject areas, more opportunities for continuing
professional development, as well as courses that prepare you
for the experience of highly practical, immersive and intensive
conservatoire-style learning at its very best.
To find out more about credit-rated short courses and the application
process please contact: shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
Credit-rated short courses for 2014/15
1 Introduction to Actor Training
2 The Teaching Artist
3 Arts Leadership and Fundraising
4 Introduction to Sound Recording
5 Piping
6 Fundamentals of Stage and Screen Prosthetics
7 Performance Studies
8 Kodály Musicianship
9 Acting – Realism
10 Conducting Skills
11 Introduction to Directing Theatre
12 Film-making for Social Change
13 Administration in an Educational Context
14 Fundamentals of Ballet Teaching
Look out for this logo to see what courses are
credit-rated and how many credits they offer.
The Junior Conservatoire offers training to the most talented
young people across the art forms of dance, drama, music,
production and screen.
Students who are part of the Junior Conservatoire have
unrivalled access to Scotland’s most respected tutors, facilities
and advanced training for the performing and production arts.
The aim of the programme is to provide a stimulating
environment and a varied curriculum across the arts to allow
creativity and imagination to flourish. We very much hope our
young students will thrive in the Conservatoire and be inspired
to continue their learning at a higher education level.
DanceFor dancers aged 11-17 who aspire to a professional career in the
industry. The Junior Conservatoire programme will involve weekly
classes at Speirs Locks Studios with teachers from the BA Modern
Ballet degree programme.
DramaIf you are an actor or musical theatre performer aged 14–17 and
aspire to study drama at a higher education level, the Junior
Conservatoire programme aims to help you improve your skills.
MusicWe want to work with talented musicians aged 9–18. Ideally, we’ll
work with you for at least two years and see you develop your
musicianship and performing skills on your chosen instrument(s).
ProductionThis is for creative teenagers aged 15-18 who want to have a career
in theatre production – whether you are interested in set design,
stage management or lighting and sound.
Screen For young film-makers aged 15-18 who want to make content
for film and TV. You will be involved in working with industry
partners and teaching staff from the Conservatoire on
developing screen content for a Scottish audience.
Apply to the Junior ConservatoireIf you have what it takes to be part of the
Junior Conservatoire, apply online:
www.rcs.ac.uk/jr
The application deadline for entry in 2015 is
5 December 2014. If you have any questions
about the Junior Conservatoire, eligibility
requirements or the application process,
please contact us:
shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
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Transitions 20/40Transitions 20/40 is a ground-breaking project which offers
funding for talented performing and production arts students
who have the potential to continue their studies to university or
conservatoire-level.
Supported by the Scottish Funding Council, Transitions 20/40
wants to find and develop the next generation of artists who live
in designated Scottish socio-economic areas.
Transitions 20/40 students receive up to 160 hours of fully
funded tuition to train with Short Courses or the Junior
Conservatoire.
The project also gives each student a mentor and a personal
learning plan which is tailored to help the development of
students’ individual skills. The aim of Transitions 20/40 is for the
students who work with us to apply to full-time training at degree
level in the future.
To be eligible to apply for the Transitions 20/40 programme you
must be within the required age range for each programme and
reside permanently in a Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
(SIMD) area 1 or 2. To check if you are eligible and to find out
more details about this funded programme, please see:
www.rcs.ac.uk/transitions2040
Agnes Allan BursaryThe Agnes Allan Bursary provides support to students who
require some financial assistance to take part in a short course.
You can apply online for the Agnes Allan Bursary; please note
bursary applications must be submitted before you apply for a
short course. Find out more: www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Drama at 60 ScholarshipThe Drama at 60 Scholarship supports talented performers and
producers of theatre, film and television, gain essential skills and
experience as they work towards formal training.
This scholarship offers up to three promising theatre or screen
practitioners up to £1000 to invest in a range of training activities
at the Royal Conservatoire.
The deadline for applications for Drama at 60 Scholarships for
2015/16 is Friday 28 August 2015.
Further information about the Drama at 60 Scholarship is
available online: www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
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Apply onlineAll of our short courses can be booked online:
www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Please select the course you want to book and follow the
instructions to complete the online application form.
Booking deadlines The application deadline for most short courses is two weeks
prior to the course start date, and places are given on a first-
come, first-served basis.
The application deadline for summer schools and credit-rated
short courses is four weeks before the course start date and
some of these courses may require an audition or interview
process before places are secured.
If you have any questions about the application process, please
contact us: shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
Paying for your courseYou can pay for your course online using our secure payment
system. Alternatively, you can call the Short Courses office and
make a card payment over the telephone or send a cheque.
Tuition fees must be paid in full before the course commences.
OffersWe offer discounts to any student who wishes to book more
than one course or for parents who have two or more children
studying with us, whether this is a short course or a summer
school. We also offer discounts for group bookings.
If you are booking more than one course, please contact
us before completing your online booking to find out what
discount you are eligible for.
Save 10% on summer schoolsAny summer school booked and paid for before 20 February
2015 will receive 10% off the total cost of the course. Simply
use the promotional code EBSUMMER15 when applying for
any summer school.
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“A fantastic way to explore your creativity and to learn and be inspired. It is great preparation for those who want to pursue a career in the arts, and equally as worthwhile for those just looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday.”
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Royal Academy of Dance For ages 5–17
Weekly classes throughout the academic year
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet syllabus is one of the
world’s most respected dance training programmes.
RAD ballet students work to a structured curriculum and can
progress through the levels with the option to be entered for RAD
examinations.
We offer RAD ballet classes for children from the age of five. These classes are designed to help children develop dance skills, confidence
and fitness.
All classes are taught by a RAD-certified teacher and take place in
our specialist dance spaces at Speirs Locks Studios.
When can I join? You can join these classes at the start of Terms 1, 2 and 3. We do
not accept new students in Term 4. To complete the RAD exam
curriculum you need to be in class from Term 2.
Where can I buy ballet uniform?Ballet uniforms can be bought directly from the Conservatoire
supplier, The Dance Lodge: www.thedancelodge.co.uk
Do I have to do RAD exams?RAD exams are optional and are charged as a separate fee set by
RAD. Exams are usually held in June. If you want to sit an exam you
are expected to attend three additional coaching lessons.
Pre-Primary | age 5+
Tuesdays, 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Primary | age 6+
Thursdays, 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Grade 1 | age 7+
Thursdays, 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Grade 2 | age 8+
Wednesdays, 6pm – 7pm
Grade 3 | age 9+
Tuesdays, 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Grade 4 | age 10+
Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Intermediate Foundation | age 11+
Tuesdays, 7.45pm – 9pm
Intermediate | age 12+
Wednesdays, 4.45pm – 6pm
Advanced Foundation | age 14+
Wednesdays, 7.15pm – 8.45pm
Dates and fees
1 Pre-Primary and Primary
2 Grades 1–4
3 Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate
4 Advanced Foundation
Term 116 September – 9 October 2014
1£30 2£40 3£55 4£60
Term 2 21 October – 18 December 2014
1£65 2£80 3£100 4£120
Term 36 January – 19 March 2015
1£60 2£80 3£100 4£120
Term 414 April – 18 June 2015
1£70 2£100 3£120 4£150
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Spring Modern Ballet For ages 13–17
7–9 April 2015 Tuesday–Thursday, 10am–4pm £135
Join this intensive three-day spring school to focus on your technique,
repertoire and contemporary dance skills.
This course is taught by staff from the Modern Ballet degree
programme and culminates in a mock audition before a panel to
give you experience of auditioning for ballet schools.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
Summer Modern Ballet For ages 10–12
6–10 July 2015 Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm £190
This summer school will help young dancers to develop skills in
classical ballet technique, repertoire and contemporary dance.
It will be led by Kerry Livingstone, Head of Modern Ballet at the
Conservatoire and Head of Scottish Ballet Associates Programme.
Application deadline | 8 June 2015
Summer Modern Ballet For ages 13–14
13–17 July 2015 Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm £190
Join students from across the world on this summer course. Working
with the Head of Modern Ballet, and tutors from Scottish Ballet, you
will work on your technique and repertoire.
All modern ballet summer schools are taught in our professional
dance facilities in Speirs Locks Studios.
Application deadline | 15 June 2015
Summer Modern Ballet For ages 15+
20–25 July 2015 Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm Saturday 10am–2pm £525
This course is for talented and committed dancers who aspire to study
dance on a full-time, vocational training programme.
Students come from all over Europe and the United States to attend
this summer course taught by specialists from the BA Modern Ballet
programme and Scottish Ballet.
Several students who have completed this intensive week of training
have enrolled as full-time students on the Modern Ballet degree
programme here at the Royal Conservatoire.
Application deadline | 22 June 2015
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“Spend three days improving your ballet skills in professional studios with tuition
from Scotland’s top dance teachers. You will meet new people who share your love
of dance and who understand how much fun it is to get blistered toes!”
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Weekly Drama Classes For ages 5–17
Saturday and Sundays
Every week hundreds of young people aged 5–17 travel to the
Royal Conservatoire to take part in drama classes. These classes
are designed to allow you to explore your creativity, develop your
abilities and grow in confidence.
Weekly drama students study Core Drama in the morning and,
in the afternoon, students in secondary school have the option
of taking an Elective class.
Free Taster Class
Try drama with a free taster session on Saturday 20 or Sunday
21 September 2014.
This is a chance for you to find out what to expect in our drama
classes and to meet our tutors and current students.
Places are limited so book your free place at:
www.rcs.ac.uk/trydrama
Core Drama Classes
Every Saturday and Sunday morning
In these classes, you will go on a creative journey with your
peers. Throughout Term 1 you will find inspiration with your new
classmates, from your group discussion.
Term 2 will see you delve into the New Worlds Festival, where you and your class will work with the stimulus to create a new piece
of theatre. You will write, devise, plan and perform the piece in
the final week of term at the New Worlds Festival to other drama
classes and watch how other students have used the stimulus in a
completely different way.
During Term 3 you will be challenged to create an original performance
piece by collaborating with your class and investigating your own
chosen stimulus. The term finishes with a public performance in
one of the Royal Conservatoire’s venues.
You will use the final term of Core Drama classes to explore the
process drama method which should unify your learning over
the year.
When can I start Core Drama classes?You can join these drama classes at any time during the year. Sign
up online to book your place and choose your class.
Do I need any drama experience to join?We cater for all levels and abilities of drama experience. We
welcome beginners into our classes and we are happy to work
with students who are more advanced in their drama skills. We
ask that all students are enthusiastic, willing to have fun and work
with others.
Elective Drama Classes
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon
After Core Drama classes, students aged 12–17 have the opportunity
to take an Elective class in the afternoon.
During these Elective classes, you work with expert tutors who
have in-depth knowledge about each of the specialisms. You will
also be in classes with students of different age ranges, from S1–S3
and S4–S6, who share the same interest.
The Elective classes culminate in a festival performance in June,
for the annual Clash! Festival, a weekend of new theatre and film
performances.
Acting with Text
Are you more into your Shakespeare than your site-specific
performance work? Acting with Text allows you to interpret classical
and contemporary texts and perform them in new ways.
Devised Theatre
For students who want to write and perform; this class is for the
creative amongst you. Explore your world, past events, contemporary
issues and yourself through contemporary theatre practices.
Film-making
Do you love film? This class explores the skills needed to make
short films, examining everything from initial concepts to final
editing and production.
Musical Theatre
Develop your skills in acting, singing and dance with this class which
requires all three disciplines in performance.
Production Arts
Find out more about what goes on behind the scenes at the theatre
with this class, and create your own set designs, model boxes, props
and costumes.
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Dates and fees Saturday classes
1 Primary
2 S1–S3 (Core Drama and Elective)
3 S4–S6 (Core Drama and Elective)
Term 123 August – 20 September 2014
1£80 2£125 3£145
Term 2 25 October – 13 December 2014
1£120 2£220 3£260
Term 310 January – 28 March 2015
1£160 2£300 3£310
Term 425 April – 20 June 2015
1£120 2£230 3£230
Sunday classes
1 Primary
2 S1–S6 (Core Drama)
3 S1–S6 (Core Drama and Elective)
Term 124 August – 21 September 2014
1£80 2£80 3£125
Term 2 26 October – 14 December 2014
1£120 2£120 3£220
Term 311 January – 29 March 2015
1£160 2£160 3£300
Term 426 April – 21 June 2015
1£120 2£120 3£230
“A fantastic weekly class for
young people interested in
theatre and performance. A
place to learn, share, collaborate
with professionals and make lots
of friends who are just like you!”
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Dates and fees Gaelic Drama
Term 1
10 January – 28 March 2015
£140
Term 2
25 April – 13 June 2015
£115
Limitless
Term 1 11 January – 29 March 2015
£140
Term 2
26 April – 21 June 2015
£130
Stage Combat For ages 15–17
4–5 October 2014 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
Learn stage combat skills in this two-day course specially designed
for young actors. This course will focus on un-armed technique and
teach you how to be aware of your own body and how to work safely
and creatively with with a partner in combat scenes.
Application deadline | 20 September 2014
Musical Theatre For ages 12–17
11–12 October 2014 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
Musical theatre is a demanding specialism which requires skills in
acting, singing and dance. This weekend course introduces you to
the rigours of musical theatre and aims to get you performing to
the very best of your ability.
You will get involved in practical exercises to develop your
technique in acting through song, character development, dance
and movement, singing skills and stylistic choice.
This course is led by Claire McKenzie and Stephen Mullan, two BA Musical Theatre graduates of the Conservatoire who are co-founders
of Noisemaker Productions.
Application deadline | 27 September 2014
Audition Preparation 1: Preparation For ages 15–16
11–12 October 2014 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
Are you thinking of applying to study drama in the future? Acting
courses are extremely competitive and students need to impress in
their audition. This short course breaks down the audition process
and focuses on the preparation required for auditioning.
You will be guided by an experienced audition panel member and
receive advice on selecting strong audition pieces which are most
appropriate for you.
Application deadline | 27 September 2014
Audition Preparation 2: Mock Audition For ages 15–16
7–8 February 2015 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
You have selected your audition pieces and have memorised your
lines. Now you need to focus on your delivery and acting technique.
Over the two days you will rehearse your monologues and be
advised on your delivery and how to take direction. On the second
day of the course, you will take part in a mock audition with an
interview panel. Every student will receive individual feedback
and tips for how to improve in future auditions.
You can do this course even if you have not taken part in Audition Preparation 1; you will need to have prepared your audition pieces
before the course starts.
Application deadline | 24 January 2014
Book both Audition Preparation courses and save 10%. Use the promotional code ACTPREP14 when making your online booking.
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Gaelic Drama For ages 12–14
Starts 10 January 2015 Saturdays, 11am–1pm
This new course offers young Gaelic speakers drama lessons in a
friendly environment. The class will be led by Artair Donald, an
experienced drama tutor who has taught drama to both adults and
young people at the Royal Conservatoire and at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
The classes will help you to develop language skills and confidence
in your performing through drama activities and improvisation.
As a student in these classes you also have the option to take part
in one of the Elective drama classes in the afternoon – please see
page 23 for more information on which electives you can choose.
Limitless for young people with an ASD For ages 12–17
Starts 11 January 2015 Sundays, 1.30pm–3.30pm
This weekly class is for young people with an autistic spectrum
disorder. Through interactive storytelling and visual imagery, this
course will help to develop your social and communication skills
as well as develop your imagination and drama skills.
Working with experienced drama tutors, you will be introduced
to an immersive drama process in which you will learn, develop
and above all have fun.
This new course is a development of the highly successful drama projects that the Conservatoire has worked on previously with the
charity HOPE for Autism.
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Acting: Shakespeare
For ages 12–17
11–12 October 2014 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
Over 450 years on, Shakespeare’s plays present new challenges to
actors every time they are performed. Whether it is breathing life
into well-known monologues or displaying emotional conflicts in kings and clowns, acting in a Shakespearean play requires great
technique and skill.
This weekend course introduces you to the challenges of working
with a Shakespearean text; you will increase your understanding
of the languages and characters and explore the prevalent themes
that run throughout his plays.
Guided by an experienced theatre director, you will work on a
selection of scenes and monologues from Shakespeare’s most
famous texts and explore why “the play’s the thing”.
Application deadline | 27 September 2014
Acting: Modern Classics For ages 12–17
23–24 May 2015 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
This two-day course introduces you to the skills needed to perform
contemporary theatre texts. The aim of the course is to increase
your understanding of how to analyse, explore and rehearse text
as well as build your confidence in performing.
Over the weekend you will work on a selection of scenes and
monologues from contrasting contemporary plays and be encouraged
to experiment with layers of meaning and how to interpret this in
new and interesting ways for the audience.
Application deadline | 9 May 2015
Celebrating Shakespeare (Spring School) For ages 12–17
7–11 April 2015 Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm £235
Immerse yourself in the world of the Bard and his colourful
characters, fascinating plots and amazing language.
This practical course will help you to unlock the language of
Shakespeare, using a variety of techniques to bring the written
word to life.
As well as focusing on acting technique, you will have an opportunity
to write songs and devise choreography to Shakespeare’s works.
All work will lead towards a fun-filled, energetic final performance
that will truly celebrate what makes Shakespeare a giant amongst
playwrights.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
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Anyone who thinks they
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completing this course.”
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Guitar for Beginners For ages 12–15
Thursdays, 6pm–6.45pm Starts 16 October 2014 Book your free taster class online for 2 October 2014
This beginners class will focus on classical guitar technique,
mastering basic notation and learning basic chord shapes.
The weekly class is aimed at beginners and no previous knowledge
of the guitar is necessary. Classes will be structured around group
work, teacher demonstrations and performance.
Application deadline | 2 October 2014
Grade 5 Music Theory Preparation For ages 12–17
Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm 17 September–29 October 2014 £85
This six-week course will improve your knowledge of musical
theory, equipping you with the skills necessary to sit the ABRSM
Grade 5 theory exam. Students on this course should be preparing
to sit the theory exam in November. Please note exam entry is
not included.
Application deadline | 3 September 2014
Early Years Music For ages 3 months–7 years
Sundays throughout the academic year
Introduce your child to the world of music with Early Years Music
classes for children aged from three months.
Learning musical skills in early years helps children’s speech,
language, numeracy, co-ordination and confidence, as well as
encouraging a life-long love of music.
The classes are educational but also fun, and are led by early
years education specialists.
Children are taught musical ‘building blocks’ such as rhythm,
beat, dynamics, tempo and pitch. As children grow older and
more confident in their musicality, classes will involve reading
and writing music.
Children who are in primary school can choose to start playing
an instrument, with lessons in piano, recorder and violin for an
additional tuition fee.
These classes hope to inspire a love of music in young children
and offer opportunities to progress to the Pre-Junior section of
the Junior Conservatoire.
For more information on the Junior Conservatoire please see:
www.rcs.ac.uk/jr
To find out more about Early Years Music please contact:
EarlyYearsInfo@rcs.ac.uk | www.rcs.ac.uk/earlyyears
Audition Preparation: BMus For ages 15+
Saturday 6 September 2014 10am–5pm Performer: £75 | Observer: £30
This course is for musicians considering auditioning for the
Conservatoire’s Bachelor of Music degree course.
You will spend the day learning more about the audition process,
receiving practical advice and observing a mock audition with an
experienced audition panel.
Application deadline | 23 August 2014
Audition Preparation: BEd For ages 15+
Saturday 6 September 2014 10am–4pm Performer: £55 | Observer: £30
This course is for musicians considering applying for the
Conservatoire’s Bachelor of Education degree course.
This one-day short course will offer guidance for the application,
audition and interview processes. Similarly to the Audition
Preparation: BMus course, the afternoon of this course will be
observing a mock audition and interview with panel members.
These short courses aim to give you guidance and confidence
in your application and subsequent audition.
Application deadline | 23 August 2014
Aspiring Conductor For ages 12–17
Sunday 11 January 2015 11.30am–4.30pm Performer: £50 | Observer: £30
Taught by Nigel Boddice MBE, you will learn to develop basic
conducting skills, including communicative gesture and rehearsal technique. At the end of this intensive course, you will put your
learning into practice and conduct an ensemble of musicians.
Application deadline | 28 December 2014
Transposition for Brass For ages 12–17
Sunday 25 January 2015 11.30am–4.30pm £50
Spend a day exploring orchestral transposition for trumpet and
French horn, developing a key skill for both orchestral auditions
and performances. Trombones and tubas are welcome and will
investigate different clefs. The course will be taught by Head of
Brass, John Logan and Nigel Boddice MBE.
Application deadline | 11 January 2015
Aspiring Performer: Woodwind For ages 12–17
Sunday 17 May 2015 11.30am–4.30pm Performer: £50 | Observer: £30
Taught by Classic FM’s Music Teacher of the Year 2012, Stephen
West, this short course aims to both motivate and inspire you as a
young woodwind player and build your confidence in performing.
Application deadline | 3 May 2015
Guitar for Beginners
Term 116 October – 11 December 2014
£60
Term 215 January – 26 March 2015
£65
Term 323 April – 25 June 2015
£65
Early Years Music Primary 1–3
Term 131 August – 7 December 2014
£103
Term 211 January – 29 March 2015
£87
Term 326 April – 21 June 2015
£64
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Dates and fees Early Years Music Pre-school
Term 131 August – 7 December 2014
£88
Term 211 January – 29 March 2015
£74
Term 326 April – 21 June 2015
£54
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Production Arts and Design: Portfolio and Interview Preparation For ages 16+
1, 15 and 29 November 2014 Saturdays, 10am–4pm £130
If you are considering applying for the BA Production Arts and
Design degree course at the Conservatoire, this short course
which takes place over three weekends, will help you prepare
your portfolio and give you guidance on the interview process.
Working with teaching staff from the degree programme, you will
receive practical advice and support in creating your portfolio.
Application deadline | 18 October 2014
Production Technology and Management: Interview Preparation
For ages 16+
Saturday 1 November 2014 10am–4pm £45
This course is specifically aimed at those applying for the BA
Production Technology and Management programme at the
Conservatoire.
Whether you are interested in stage management, lighting,
sound or stage technology, this one-day course will prepare you
for the interview process and hopefully make your interview
seem less daunting.
Application deadline | 18 October 2014
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“A brilliant course for anyone who is interested in
production arts and design. It gives a good insight into
the BA Production Arts and Design course and what
it’s like to work in the world of theatre.”
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Film Study
For ages 15–17
11–12 October 2014 Saturday 9.30am–4.30pm Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm £100
This short course is for all the film buffs out there. Spend two days
with a lecturer from the Conservatoire exploring the art of film-
making and visual storytelling.
Think you know what your favourite film is? This course will
challenge you to think about what makes a good film.
Application deadline | 27 September 2014
Film-making: Documentary (Spring School) For ages 12–17
7–11 April 2015 Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm £235
Explore film as a medium that represents and records different
realities. Using your own interests, you will examine different
documentary film-making and video reportage techniques. Your
produced work could be either short documentaries allowing
for more in-depth investigation or podcast style video reports
introducing different aspects of your chosen subject.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
Making Short Films For ages 12–17
Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm 14 January–24 June 2015 £300
If you think you have what it takes to be the next Spielberg or
Scorsese, this weekly film class will help you to develop your
knowledge of film-making.
Over the course of 17 weeks you will be introduced to scriptwriting,
learn how to operate a camera, direct scenes and edit your own
short films.
Application deadline | 2 January 2015
Digital Film and TV: Interview Preparation For ages 16+
16–17 October 2014 Thursday and Friday 10am–5pm £105
If you are thinking of applying for the BA Digital Film and Television
degree, this short course will help you to prepare for your interview.
You will work with teaching staff from the DFTV programme and
receive practical advice on what to do and what to avoid in your
short films.
Application deadline | 2 October 2014
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ADULTS
“My short course was amazing. I found it surprisingly emotional when I made developments in my voice technique. The teacher was so kind and supportive but he also pushed me and my abilities at the same time. I can’t believe I learnt so much in just two days!”
THE ACTOR’S VOICE STUDENT, OCTOBER 2013
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Open Evening
2 September 2014
This free Open Evening is a chance to find out more about our
evening courses for adults. On the night you can speak to the
teaching staff and learn more about what to expect when you are
a student here. Places are limited at this Open Evening so please
register online to secure your place:
www.rcs.ac.uk/opendays
Introduction to Actor Training
Sundays, 10.30am–4pm 19 October 2014–21 June 2015 £2050
This credit-rated short course is for those who want to take the first
steps towards formal degree training in acting. It aims to give you
a thorough foundation in realistic acting as well as introduce you
to voice and movement training and technique.
This course is taught by lecturers from the BA Acting degree and is
an intensive training programme where you will learn key acting skills. Using the same facilities and resources as full-time degree
students, this course will offer you the chance to experience what
life is like at drama school.
Introduction to Actor Training is also available as a summer school
and the course is delivered over five intensive weeks. This summer
course starts on 6 July 2015 and students will gain the same amount
of credits and experience the same level of teaching as students on
the weekly course.
By successfully completing Introduction to Actor Training you will
gain 20 credits at SCQF level 6.
You must be aged 16 or over and all applicants must audition for entry to this course. For full details on how to apply and the audition
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Drama for Beginners: Theatre Skills
Tuesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm 9 September–9 December 2014 £195
This beginners level course will introduce you to essential theatre
skills that are required for performance over this 13-week term.
Drama for Beginners: Devising Skills
Tuesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm 13 January–24 March 2015 £150
This course is for anyone who has either completed Theatre Skills
or who wants to focus on learning the basic skills for devising
performance.
Drama for Beginners: Acting with Text
Tuesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm 21 April–23 June 2015 £150
Acting with Text is crucial for all acting and performance work. This
course is available to those who have completed other Drama for
Beginners courses or for those who want to focus specifically on
this area of development.
Book all three Drama for Beginners courses and save 15%.Quote BEGINNERS14 when making your booking.
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Contemporary Performance Skills
Thursdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Level: This course is suitable for you if you have some acting experience and want to branch into a new area of performance.
Contemporary theatre performance is a challenging and exciting
area of theatre. This course will help you to develop devising skills
and allow you to explore alternative settings for performance.
Drama for Over 55s
Sundays, 1.30pm–3.30pm
Level: Beginners to intermediate.
If you’ve always wanted to act but never tried it, this is the class for
you. Led by an experienced tutor who has worked closely with the
Over 55s class for some years, this course will allow you to develop
performance skills whilst meeting new people.
You will draw on your personal experiences, ideas and stories as a source of creating new theatre pieces. Previous cohorts have
performed in the Conservatoire and at the Arches Theatre.
Acting for Camera
Thursdays, 6pm–9pm 15 January–26 March 2015 £300
Level: Beginners to intermediate.
This ten-week course focuses on the very specific skills required
to act for camera and develops crucial technical and creative
performance skills. You will begin by learning how to analyse scripts and focus on vocal and physical techniques appropriate to
acting for screen. The class will be encouraged to work as if part of
a professional production company, guided by the course leader.
Dates and fees Acting 1
Term 1
10 September – 1 October 2014
£80
Term 2
15 October – 10 December 2014
£210
Term 3
14 January – 25 March 2015
£210
Term 4
22 April – 24 June 2015
£245
Acting 2
Term 1
9 September – 30 September 2014
£80
Term 2
14 October – 9 December 2014
£210
Term 3
13 January – 24 March 2015
£210
Term 4
21 April – 23 June 2015
£245
Dates and fees Contemporary Performance Skills
Term 1 11 September – 2 October 2014
£60
Term 2
16 October – 11 December 2014
£135
Term 3
15 January – 26 March 2015
£140
Term 4
23 April – 25 June 2015
£160
Drama for Over 55s
Term 1
24 August – 14 September 2014
£65
Term 2
19 October – 14 December 2014
£135
Term 3
11 January – 22 March 2015
£145
Term 4
26 April – 21 June 2015
£135
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Acting 1
Wednesdays, 6pm–9pm
Level: If you have some acting experience and you are at a more advanced level than the Drama for Beginners class.
The Acting 1 evening class is taught by a lecturer from the BA Acting
programme and focuses on developing your acting technique and
experience across both classical and contemporary styles.
Throughout the year you will learn basic Stanislavski acting
principles, how to build character from text, as well as explore
character through voice and movement skills.
Acting 2
Tuesdays, 6pm–9pm
Level: If you are a more experienced actor looking to further develop your training.
In this evening class you will work with a lecturer from the BA Acting
degree programme at the Conservatoire, and over the course of the
four terms, you will explore Stanislavski, character development,
voice and movement skills, as well as looking into staging and
performance.
The final term will culminate with a sharing performance which
will showcase the skills you and your fellow students have acquired
throughout the year.
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Audition Preparation Courses
Auditioning for drama courses can be a daunting prospect. For
anyone thinking of applying to study acting or musical theatre,
whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level, these courses
help you to prepare – from selecting appropriate audition pieces
to dealing with direction during your performance.
You can choose to book all of these courses, or simply choose which
ones you feel you need to help develop your skills.
Acting Audition 1: Preparation
8–9 November 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
The first of the audition preparation courses focuses on selecting
appropriate classical and contemporary audition pieces.
Specialist tuition in voice work and interpreting Shakespeare’s
language is included and you will work with tutors who are
experienced panel members.
Application deadline | 25 October 2014
Acting Audition 2: Development
6–7 December 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
All students on this two-day course must have selected and prepared
their audition pieces in advance. Tutors will work with you on your
monologues, helping you to deepen your understanding of the text
and developing your performance skills for audition.
Application deadline | 22 November 2014
Acting Audition 3: Taking Direction
17–18 January 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
Taking direction is an important part of the audition process, and
is often overlooked in students’ preparation. This short course will focus on the skills you need to respond to any direction you are
given within your audition.
Application deadline | 3 January 2015
Acting Audition 4: Mock Audition
24–25 January 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
This final audition preparation weekend is a culmination of all the
skills developed in the previous three courses. You will refine
your performance and take part in a mock audition. All students
will receive feedback on their mock audition and tips on how to
improve for future auditions.
Application deadline | 10 January 2015
Save £70: Book all four Acting Audition courses for £450. Use the promotion code ACTAUD14 when making your online booking.
Musical Theatre Audition 1: Preparation
4–5 October 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
If you are preparing to audition for musical theatre programmes, this
course will help you to select appropriate songs and monologues for
your audition. Over the two-day course you will receive specialist
tuition in the disciplines of acting, voice and dance.
Application deadline | 20 September 2014
Musical Theatre Audition 2: Development
15–16 November 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
Following on from the Preparation course, this weekend will
focus on your prepared audition pieces and focus on improving
your understanding of the text and how you can develop your
performance further.
Application deadline | 1 November 2014
Musical Theatre Audition 3: Coaching and Redirection
13–14 December 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
During an audition you may be given a direction at any time, and
this direction could involve any of the disciplines which musical
theatre requires. Tutors will put you through your paces on this short
course to ensure you are equipped with the skills and confidence
to cope with taking direction during auditions.
Application deadline | 30 November 2014
Musical Theatre Audition 4: Mock Audition
31 January–1 February 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
This final audition preparation course culminates in a mock audition
to an experienced panel where you will perform your prepared
pieces and receive feedback on your work. The aim of this course
is that all students will leave feeling confident as they approach the
audition process.
Application deadline | 16 January 2015
Save £70: Book all four Musical Theatre Audition courses for £450. Use the promotion code MTAUD14 when making your online booking.
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Public Speaking: Talking with Confidence
Tuesday 9 September 2014 10am–4pm £50
Public speaking and presenting skills are required in most
workplaces and yet many people are daunted by the prospect
of presenting to groups.
This short course will help you learn how to use your voice and body when speaking in public and build confidence in your
presenting skills.
Application deadline | 26 August 2014
Introduction to Accents
Thursday 11 September 2014 10am–5pm £60
The success of Hugh Laurie in House, Idris Elba in The Wire and
Damien Lewis in Homeland prove this is a golden age for British
actors in American TV. But how do they speak convincingly with
an accent?
This one-day course is an introduction to understanding how
dialects work. Through a series of practical exercises you will
learn why we all sound different, how to develop vocal shifts and
successfully embody new sounds.
Application deadline | 28 August 2014
The Actor’s Voice
4–5 October 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
Developing a strong and secure vocal technique is vital for any
performer, and for anyone using their voice professionally.
This short but intensive study will focus on developing your personal
voice, based on current teaching practices at the Royal Conservatoire
and especially the teaching of Nadine George, founder of Voice
Studio International.
Application deadline | 20 September 2014
Acting: Shakespeare
11–12 October 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
The work of Shakespeare is important for any aspiring actor to
understand. This two-day course will focus on increasing your
confidence and understanding of Shakespeare’s languages and
characterisation. You will work with key scenes and soliloquies
identifying methods of interpretation and how you can bring the
text alive for an audience.
Application deadline | 27 September 2014
Stage Combat
15–16 November 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
This weekend course for adults will introduce stage combat as a
way to create exciting, story-driven scenes whilst keeping everyone
safe. This class will focus on controlling your own body in space,
working with a partner, and developing an awareness of what the
audience will see.
Application deadline | 1 November 2014
Alexander Technique for Performance
Saturday 7 February 2015 10am–5pm £60
Alexander Technique is an established practice which uses
movement skills and mindfulness. Performers use this process
to support vocal and breathing work, to prevent pain and reduce
stress and anxiety.
Alexander Technique can be incorporated into any performers’
practices, and is practised throughout drama and music courses
at the Conservatoire.
Application deadline | 23 January 2015
Acting: Contemporary
11–12 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
Contemporary performance requires a different skillset from
classical acting training. This course aims to introduce you to the
techniques required for performing contemporary theatre and
develop your confidence and experience of analysing text.
Led by a professional theatre performer, this course will challenge
you to perform to the very best of your ability.
Application deadline | 28 March 2015
The Theatre Voice
15–17 April 2015 Wednesday and Thursday 10am–5pm Friday 10am–1pm £180
This short course is designed specifically for trained theatre
professionals. Over the three days, you will creatively explore
specialised voice technique away from the pressure of rehearsals.
The course aims to deepen understanding of the Nadine George
voice technique and explores how theatre practitioners can link it
to their own creative process.
Application deadline | 1 April 2015
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Deaf Performance at the Conservatoire
We offer a range of courses for deaf actors, delivered in partnership
with Solar Bear Theatre Company. This area of study is evolving and
in September 2015 the Royal Conservatoire will launch a three-year
degree programme, BA Deaf Performance for students wishing to
take their learning to a higher education level.
Audition Preparation for Deaf Actors
31 January–1 February 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
This weekend course will help prepare you for the audition process
for the new BA Deaf Performance. It will focus on choosing, making
and preparing pieces for audition, as well as interview preparation.
This course is also open to deaf actors who want to feel more
confident in audition situations.
Application deadline | 17 January 2015
The Deaf Actor’s Voice
23–24 May 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
This short course will give an understanding of how your voice
works, and look at examining and articulating how the core voice
practice at the Conservatoire can integrate with deaf actors and
their communication requirements.
This voice practice is based on the work of Nadine George of
Voice Studio International and involves connecting with your
body through relaxation, breathing and releasing energy into
sound through the voice.
Application deadline | 9 May 2015
Signing for Performance: Musical Theatre
23–24 May 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £145
In partnership with the National Theatre of Scotland, this course
will teach you how signing can be creatively integrated into musical
theatre performance. This course is for sign language interpreters
who want to engage in signing for the arts. A minimum requirement
of BSL 3 is needed to take part in this course.
Application deadline | 9 May 2015
Deaf Theatre Skills
Tuesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Level: Beginners to advanced.
Delivered in partnership with Solar Bear Theatre Company, this
evening class works with you to develop your technique and expertise
in storytelling through a theatrical language that incorporates British
Sign Language, spoken and visual language.
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Musical Theatre: Song Writing
11–12 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
This course will give you insight into the creative process of song
writing and the opportunity to work with others to create and
perform new work. You will develop your skills in writing lyrics,
setting text to music and collaborating with other writers.
Application deadline | 28 March 2015
Introduction to Playwriting
22 April–24 June 2015 Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm £150
This evening class will guide you through the crucial elements of
how to write a play. You will explore the balance between dialogue and plot, character and action, resolution and ambiguity. The course
will look at examples of writing for the stage and site-specific theatre,
for adults and young people, in different genres and for different
purposes.
Application deadline | 8 April 2015
We also run an Introduction to Screenwriting course. Please see page 55 for details.
Solo Contemporary Performance
18–19 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
This course is open to performers wishing to explore a solo-making
process to create original work.
You will examine the work of solo practitioners in the fields of live art
and new performance, whilst practically exploring the possibilities
of a project which is conceived and realised by a company of one.
This course is taught by the award-winning artist Nic Green.
Application deadline | 4 April 2015
Process Drama Masterclass with Professor Jonothan Neelands
18–19 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £250
This course examines the practical application of process drama
and how it can be planned, delivered and developed for a variety of contexts. You will experience the journey of a provocative
process drama and be guided through the techniques and skills
by internationally renowned academic and drama practitioner,
Professor Jonothan Neelands.
For artists and teachers alike, the course offers a unique opportunity
to explore the depth and experiential nature of understanding our
world through drama.
Application deadline | 4 April 2015
Musical Theatre: Dance
23–24 May 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
In a physically demanding industry, dance is a component for a
successful musical theatre career. This course is designed to help
you to develop an awareness of the body and enable you to safely
maintain a body for dance. You will explore a variety of dance styles
as well as looking at your own choreographic skills.
Application deadline | 9 May 2015
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Term 2
13 January – 24 March 2015
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21 April – 23 June 2015
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Royal Conservatoire Singers
Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm Book your free taster class online for 1 October 2014
The Royal Conservatoire Singers is the newest choir at the
Conservatoire, and has grown from strength to strength in
2013/14. This choir is welcome to new members and is completely
open access and suitable for both beginners and those with some
choral experience. The choir rehearses weekly with several
performance opportunities throughout the year, including a
Christmas concert.
Piano for Beginners
Wednesdays, 5.45pm–7pm Book your free taster class online for 1 October 2014
Have you always wanted to learn the piano but never known
where to start? This piano course is for complete beginners and
will provide a supportive, relaxed environment where you will
learn with other students in a group setting. The class size for
this evening course will be small to ensure every student receives
individual tuition.
Guitar for Beginners
Thursdays, 7pm–8.30pm Book your free taster class online for 2 October 2014
This course is for those aged 16 and above who want to learn to
play the guitar. The course is suitable for complete beginners and
you do not need to read music or have any music experience. Led
by an experienced guitar tutor from the Royal Conservatoire, the
class will be delivered in a group setting.
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Term 1
15 October – 10 December 2014
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Term 2
14 January – 25 March 2015
£55
Term 3
22 April – 24 June 2015
£55
Annual membership
£132
Piano for Beginners
Term 1
15 October – 10 December 2014
£100
Term 2
14 January – 25 March 2015
£105
Guitar for Beginners
Term 1
16 October – 11 December 2014
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Term 2
15 January – 26 March 2015
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Choral Conducting: Introduction
Saturday 7 February 2015 10am–5pm Performer: £125 | Observer: £55
This practical course introduces you to the specific technical skills
needed to lead and conduct choirs. This course is suitable if you
work with school or church choirs, or choral societies.
If you join this course as a performer you will work with a choir
and receive practical feedback on your technique. Alternatively,
observers are welcome to attend and listen to the feedback.
Application deadline | 24 January 2015
Choral Conducting: Intermediate
21–22 March 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm Performer: £250 | Observer: £110
This intensive two-day course is for those who have either completed
the introduction course or who have previous experience in leading
choirs.
This course will encourage you to build on your basic conducting
skills and refine your technique in a supportive environment.
Application deadline | 7 March 2015
Book both Choral Conducting courses and save 10%. Quote CHORAL15 when making your booking online.
Piano Accompaniment
Sunday 8 February 2015 10.30am–4.30pm Performer: £105 | Observer: £55
This one-day course is for pianists who want to improve their
accompaniment skills and develop a deeper understanding of
the variables and possibilities that emerge when pianists work in
collaboration with other musicians or performers.
You can take part as a performer or observer to this course;
performers will receive individual coaching on their work from
the course leader.
Application deadline | 25 January 2015
Rhythm Theory
Saturday 18 April 2015 10am–5pm Performer: £60 | Observer: £30
This practical short course teaches you how to analyse and explain
rhythm structure and will develop your awareness of rhythm
systems.
Taught by Dr. Steve Foreman, you will leave this course with a deeper
understanding of polyrhythm and metric modulation.
Application deadline | 4 April 2015
Introduction to Composition
Monday 8 June 2015 10am–5pm £75
Spend a day at the Conservatoire, learning basic composition skills
and creating a short score for musicians. Working with a professional
composer and experienced tutor, you will explore your own musical
ideas and hear your short piece performed by musicians on the day.
Application deadline | 24 May 2015
Audition Preparation: BMus
Saturday 6 September 2014 10am–5pm Performer: £75 | Observer: £30
This course is for musicians considering auditioning for the
Conservatoire’s Bachelor of Music degree course.
You will spend the day learning more about the audition process,
receiving practical advice and observing a mock audition with an
experienced audition panel.
Application deadline | 23 August 2014
Audition Preparation: BEd
Saturday 6 September 2014 10am–4pm Performer: £55 | Observer: £30
This course is for musicians considering applying for the
Conservatoire’s Bachelor of Education degree course.
This one-day short course will offer guidance for the application,
audition and interview processes. Similarly to the Audition
Preparation: BMus course , the afternoon of this course will be
observing a mock audition and interview with panel members.
These short courses aim to give you guidance and confidence
in your application and subsequent audition.
Application deadline | 23 August 2014
Orchestral Audition Preparation for Flute
Saturday 25 October 2014 10am–5pm Performer: £60 | Observer: £30
This course prepares you for orchestral auditions and is taught by
the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s Principal Flute, Alison Mitchell.
During the day you will delve into the practicalities of audition
preparation including excerpt practice and performance, a mock
audition and a behind the scenes information session from an
experienced audition panel member.
Application deadline | 11 October 2014
Conducting for Ensemble
Sunday 15 February 2015 11.30am–4.30pm Performer: £91 | Observer: £55
Led by Nigel Boddice MBE, this intensive one-day course will teach
you important conducting techniques which will help you to get
the most out of your ensembles – whether you work with school
bands, community groups or amateur musicians.
Through a mixture of lecture demonstration, practical exercises
and discussion, you can develop and refine your communicative
gestures and improve your rehearsal technique.
Application deadline | 1 February 2015
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Pyrotechnics Awareness
Saturday 11 October 2014 9.30am–5pm £200
Be introduced to the practical application of pyrotechnics, and learn
how to work in this specialised field. Whether you are a beginner,
stage manager or technician, this course will let you explore the
range of pyrotechnic opportunities for different venues.
This one-day course is run in partnership with the Association of
Stage Pyrotechnicians with Just FX.
Application deadline | 27 September 2014
Introduction to Sound
15–16 November 2014 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
Learn the basics of sound for the theatre with Lecturer in Sound
Technology, Jevan Burchell. Explore how sound can enhance and
define a production, as well as feel confident in your ability to use
sound recording equipment and software.
Application deadline | 1 November 2014
Introduction to Lighting
7–8 February 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
Lighting is a crucial element of any theatre production and can alter
the mood and atmosphere of a piece with great effect. This weekend
course will teach you how to use a range of lighting equipment and
software, including basic console operation.
Application deadline | 24 January 2015
Production Arts and Design: Portfolio and Interview Preparation
1, 15 and 29 November 2014 Saturdays, 10am–4pm £130
If you are considering applying for the BA Production Arts and
Design degree course at the Conservatoire, this short course which takes place over three weekends, will help you prepare
your portfolio and give you guidance on the interview process.
Working with teaching staff from the degree programme, you will
receive practical advice and support in creating your portfolio.
Application deadline | 18 October 2014
Production Technology and Management: Interview Preparation
Saturday 1 November 2014 10am–4pm £45
This course is specifically aimed at those applying for the BA
Production Technology and Management programme at the
Conservatoire.
Whether you are interested in stage management, lighting, sound or stage technology, this one-day course will prepare you for
the interview process and hopefully make your interview seem
less daunting.
Application deadline | 18 October 2014
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Introduction to Vectorworks
25–26 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
Vectorworks is a useful piece of computer software which aids the
communication of solutions, ideas and concepts in theatre design.
It uses 2D and 3D computer-aided drawing skills to realise designs
for theatre productions. This weekend course will teach you basic
Vectorworks skills that can be utilised within your own work.
Application deadline | 11 April 2015
Introduction to Prop-making
18–19 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
This introductory course is designed to allow you to explore the
world of prop-making. Starting with an overview of potential areas
for employment, you will move on to some practical prop-making in the workshop where we explore some of the skills commonly
used in theatre and film.
Application deadline | 4 April 2015
Introduction to Scenic Art
25–26 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
This course will introduce you to the materials and techniques a
scenic artist employs in painting sets for stage. Collaborating on
the scaling-up, drawing out, texturing and painting of a corner of
a ‘room’, complete with rusty pipes, distressed plaster and peeling wallpaper, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge
and skills in reproducing authentic looking surfaces for stage.
Application deadline | 11 April 2015
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Introduction to Set and Costume Design
21–22 March 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
This weekend course will introduce you to the world behind the
scenes of the theatre. You will engage with design for theatre,
looking at research and development of themes and explore the
tools required for the creation of a model box.
Application deadline | 7 March 2015
Introduction to Costume for Theatre
23–24 May 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
Learn all about the role of the costume-maker in the theatre world
with Lecturer in Design and Costume, Christine Murphy. This
weekend course will investigate the relationship between the
costume-maker and the designer and show how integral costume
is to theatre performance.
Application deadline | 9 May 2015
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theatre production and learn how
this field is being dramatically
changed by technology in new
and exciting ways.”
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Digital Film and TV: Interview Preparation
16–17 October 2014 Thursday and Friday 10am–5pm £105
This course is for anyone considering applying for the BA in Digital
Film and Television at the Royal Conservatoire.
Applicants to the DFTV degree programme must submit a short film
and take part in an interview. This course will help you prepare for
the interview and give practical advice on what to do and what to
avoid in your short films.
Application deadline | 2 October 2014
Shooting with RED Camera
13–14 February 2015 Friday and Saturday 10am–4pm £205
RED is the first digital movie camera that matches the detail and
richness of analogue film. This intensive two-day short course
is designed to offer a practical, hands-on, industry-standard
introduction to the RED Epic HD camera, its construction and
operation.
Students will work with teaching staff from the Conservatoire and
learn how to operate a RED camera and gain practical experience
of filming.
Application deadline | 31 January 2015
Introduction to Canon 5D Mark II
9–10 April 2015 Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm £205
The Canon 5D Mark II is a revolutionary full-frame DSLR camera
used amongst the professional film and video sector. It can achieve
a film quality look at a relatively low cost.
This short course will give you hands-on experience of using this piece of industry-standard equipment and teach you how to prepare
for non-linear editing and syncing audio.
Application deadline | 28 March 2015
RED Workflow for Avid Users
Friday 10 April 2015 10am–4pm £105
RED is the first digital movie camera that matches the detail and
richness of analogue film. RED workflow is tapeless and streamlined
using fixed media cards and drives for recording.
This intensive one-day course is designed to give you an industry-level introduction to the RED post-production workflow using Avid
Media Composer.
Application deadline | 27 March 2015
How to Create a TV Comedy Sketch
25–26 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
This two-day course is designed for those who want to make the
world laugh by producing comedy sketches for television and the
internet. By examining classic comedy sketch shows and internet sensations, you will develop an understanding of the building
blocks of the comedy sketch and how to translate your sketch from
script to screen.
Application deadline | 11 April 2015
Introduction to Developing Children’s TV Content
23–24 May 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £110
This two-day course is aimed at anyone considering creating
television content designed and marketed to children. You will
explore the world of children’s television, its evolving landscape
and look at programming and formats that have been successful.
The second part of the course will look at the building blocks
of a successful children’s programme and begin the process of
developing ideas that one day could as successful as Nina and the
Neurons, MI High or Horrible Histories.
Application deadline | 9 May 2015
Introduction to Directing for Screen
18–19 April 2015 Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10.30am–5.30pm £130
Work with award-winning director Peter Mackie Burns on
this intensive weekend course which will provide you with an
understanding of the role and key responsibilities of the director.
The course is for those who wish to develop skills in directing screen
drama and for those who want to direct their own short fiction or
study film in full-time education.
Application deadline | 4 April 2015
Introduction to Screenwriting
14 January–25 March 2015 Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm £150
This evening course leads you through the basic tools of the art
of writing for the screen. You will learn to analyse scripts, develop
skills in creative writing for visual story-telling and discover how
to write believable and realistic characters.
Application deadline | 2 January 2015
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learn about the high level RED
cinematic camera. Helpful tutors
and an all-round professional
place to be in.”
SHOOTING WITH RED CAMERA STUDENT, MARCH 2014
“The course was more than just a guide
on how to use the camera – I learnt about
framing, technique and lighting. It’s really
helped me develop my skills and given me
the confidence to make it as a film-maker.”
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The Teaching Artist
September 2014–March 2015 £1230
This part-time, credit-rated short course enables performing arts
practitioners working in an educational or participatory setting to
develop a critical understanding of current learning, teaching and assessment theories and to evolve their own professional skills,
techniques and practices.
The course is delivered at postgraduate level and is designed to
encourage adult students to reflect upon and to enhance their own
professional teaching techniques and practices.
Students who successfully complete complete this course will
receive 20 credits at SCQF level 11.
Application deadline | 20 August 2014
Administration in an Educational Context
September 2014–March 2015 £1230
This part-time, credit-rated short course enables administrators
working in an arts, educational or participatory setting to evolve
their own professional skills, techniques and practices.
The course will be of interest to you if you are an administrator or
learning support professional (e.g. librarian, learning technologist,
, etc) working in higher education or an arts education context.
The course is at delivered at postgraduate level and is designed to encourage adult students to reflect upon and to enhance their own
professional techniques and practices.
Students who successfully complete complete this course will
receive 20 credits at SCQF level 11.
Application deadline | 20 August 2014
Inspiring Drama Pupils
Saturday 4 October 2014 10am–5pm £75
If you teach drama, whether at primary or secondary school, this
course will help you to get the most out of pupils in drama lessons. Delivered by award-winning drama teacher and Royal Conservatoire
graduate Richie McColm, you will leave this one-day course with
new ideas and inspiration for your classes.
Application deadline | 20 September 2014
Preparing Drama Pupils for Audition
Sunday 5 October 2014 10.30am–5.30pm £75
Auditioning for drama school is a daunting prospect for young
students. This course is aimed at drama teachers who want to be
able to support their pupils as they prepare for auditions for full-
time degree programmes.
Application deadline | 21 September 2014
Achieving the Curriculum for Excellence through Drama
Saturday 11 April 2015 10am–5pm £75
This one-day course explores different approaches and contexts to
successfully achieving the CfE through drama, using predominantly
cross-curricula, project-based learning structures and a range of
tools for planning and assessing learning.
This course will be led by Gary Gardiner, Lecturer in Performance
in Applied Contexts and Murray Wason, a teaching artist.
Application deadline | 28 March 2015
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Film-making: Documentary For ages 12–17
7–11 April 2015 Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm £235
Explore film as a medium that represents and records different
realities. Using your own interests and experiences, you will examine
different documentary film-making and video reportage techniques.
The produced work could be either short documentaries allowing
for more in-depth investigation or podcast style video reports
introducing different aspects of your chosen subject.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
Spring Modern Ballet For ages 13–17
7–9 April 2015 Tuesday–Thursday, 10am–4pm £135
Join this intensive three-day spring school to focus on your technique,
repertoire and contemporary dance schools.
This course is taught by staff from the BA Modern Ballet degree
programme and culminates in a mock audition before a panel to
give you experience of auditioning for ballet schools.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
Celebrating Shakespeare For ages 12–17
7–11 April 2015 Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm £235
Immerse yourself in the world of the Bard and his colourful
characters, fascinating plots and amazing language.
This practical course will help you to unlock the language of
Shakespeare, using a variety of techniques to bring the written
word to life.
As well as focusing on acting technique, you will have an opportunity
to write songs and devise choreography to Shakespeare’s works.
All work will lead towards a fun-filled, energetic final performance
that will truly celebrate what makes Shakespeare a giant amongst
playwrights.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
Spring Art and Drama with the Glasgow School of Art For ages 8–11
7–11 April 2015 Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm £235
This spring school offers creative 8-11 year olds the unique chance
to work with tutors from both the Glasgow School of Art and the
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. A fun-filled exploration of drama,
movement, arts and design over five days.
Working under the title ‘Click’ the tutors and young students will collaborate using performance, craft and creativity to make a brand
new performance inspired by the International Year of Light.
Application deadline | 9 March 2015
DanceDance Technique (11–14 years)
Modern Ballet (10–12 years)
Modern Ballet (13–14 years)
DramaDrama (5–7 years)
Drama (8–11 years)
Drama (12–14 years)
Drama and Autism (12–17 years)
Musical Theatre (12–14 years)
Musical Theatre (15–17 years)
Acting with Text (15–17 years)
Devised Theatre (15–17 years)
Entry to the Creative Industries: Drama (15–17 years)
MusicEarly Years Music (1–4 years)
Music (5–7 years)
Music (8–11 years)
Accordion (12–17 years)
Bassoon (12–17 years)
Classical Guitar (12–17 years)
Entry to the Creative Industries: Music (15–17 years)
Harp (12–17 years)
National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland (12–17 years)
Percussion (12–17 years)
Saxophone (12–17 years)
Strings (12–17 years)
Violin (12–17 years)
Music summer school with Nicola Benedetti (16–18 years)
ProductionStage Production (12–17 years)
FilmFilm-making (15–17 years)
Dance Modern Ballet (15 years +)
DramaActing: Audition Preparation
Acting: Deaf Theatre Skills
Acting: for Camera
Acting: for Camera (in Gaelic)
Acting: Improvisation
Acting: Radio and Voiceover Technique
Acting: Radio Drama
Acting: Realism
Acting: Shakespeare and Greek Theatre
Creating Theatre for Children
Interpreting Contemporary Performance
Introduction to Actor Training
Introduction to Directing Theatre
Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation
Performance: Contemporary Practices
Performance: Aesthetic Practices
Performance Studies
Signing for Performance
MusicBaroque Music and Ensemble
Brass
Classical Singing
Composition
Composition: for Voice (Dramatic Contexts)
Conducting Skills
Contemporary Music
Gamelan
Introduction to Sound Recording
Introduction to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Jazz
Kodály Musicianship
Making Music with Pre-school Children
Making Music with Dementia Care
Piano
Piping
Scottish Traditional
Wind Chamber Music
ProductionDesign: Set and Costume
Fundamentals of Stage and Screen Prosthetics
Lighting
Mask-making
ScreenCinematography: on Location
Directing: for Screen
Making a Short Film
Making a Music Video
Film-making for Social Change
Teaching Skills Teaching: Arts in Social Justice Settings
Teaching: Classical Singing
Teaching: Creating Theatre for Children
Teaching: The Eco-Centric Artist
EntrepreneurshipArts Leadership and Fundraising
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Online, distance and blended learning We offer a number of online, distance and blended learning resources and
activities. In 2014/15 we will extend this work further for part-time learners
and teachers by piloting new performing arts training.
The activities will include: audition preparation tutorials, professional
development masterclasses, student support on widening participation
projects, as well as supporting online communities of practice.
These developments are an exciting opportunity to open up our 21st century
Conservatoire to students and professionals from across the country as well
as the world.
The new courses will be available to book from 2015/16 but if you are interested
to learn more about the developments, please contact:
shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
Talks at the ConservatoireLook out for a new area of activity, with an emerging Talks programme
coming soon to the Conservatoire.
The programme will feature talks open to the public from visiting performers,
internationally-respected professionals and our own research and teaching
staff.
The Talks programme will begin in 2015; if you would like to be kept up to
date with the development in the programme, please contact:
shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
Regional hubs and centres for excellenceWe deliver a number of successful classes and projects across the country. This
includes weekly music centres in 10 local authorities, drama weekends and
summer schools for young people and adults, and professional development
events for artists and teachers.
In 2014/15 we will extend this work to set up and support a small number
of regional hubs and centres of excellence in different art forms across the
country. These new centres will support our key objectives to widen access
and participation, identify and develop talent and to support development
for arts and education professionals.
If you are interested to learn more about these developments or would like
to suggest a hub in your area, please contact:
shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
Entry to the Creative IndustriesEntry to the Creative Industries is a programme that supports senior school
pupils to progress to study within the performing and production arts at
college, university or conservatoire level. A wide variety of activity is offered
within the programme which aims to clarify the application, audition and
interview processes and equip students with the skills necessary for further
and higher education.
Students will engage in activities such as:
| Practical, participatory workshops exploring the creative industries
| Days within the Conservatoire practically working with staff and students
| Audition and interview preparation courses
| Theatre and music trips
| Individual mentoring
For more information on how your school can get involved, please contact:
Chloe Dobson-O’Sullivan | C.Dobson-OSullivan@rcs.ac.uk
International summer schoolsWe are proud to be taking our summer schools overseas and in summer
2015 we will deliver drama, music and screen courses in Norway and India.
Keep an eye out for further details on these international summer schools:
www.rcs.ac.uk/summer
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