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SHORT COURSES
15|16 Adults, children and young people
Why RCS 	 4
Our campus	 5
Meet the students / team 	 6–12
How to apply 	 13
RCS companies 	 14
Dance
Adult learners — weekly courses 	 18
Adult learners — weekend courses	19
Children and young people — 	 20
weekly courses
Children and young people — 	 21
weekend courses
Drama
Adult learners — weekly courses	24
Adult learners — weekend courses	25
Adult learners, children and young people — 	 26
core drama classes
Children and young people — 	 27
choice drama classes
Children and young people — 	 27
weekend courses
Children and young people — 	 28
evening classes
Adult learners — graduate programme	29
Music
Adult learners — weekly courses	32
Adult learners — weekend courses	33
Children and young people — 	 34
weekly courses
Children and young people — 	 35
weekend courses
Production
Adult learners — weekend courses	38
Children and young people — 	 38
weekly courses
Children and young people — 	 39
weekend courses
Screen
Adult learners — weekly courses	 42
Adult learners — weekend courses	42
Children and young people — 	 43
weekly courses
Children and young people — 	 43
weekend courses
Transitions 20/40 and Entry 	 44
to the Creative Industries
Online, distance and blended 	 45
learning
Credit-rated short courses	 46
and partnership awards
Audition and interview preparation courses	 48
and one-to-one lessons
RCS Junior Conservatoire	 49
Autumn, spring and summer schools	 50
Financial support	 54
Weekly classes term dates
Term 1	 31 August — 11 October 2015
Term 2	 19 October — 13 December 2015
Term 3	 11 January — 27 March 2016
Term 4	18 April — 26 June 2016
CONTENTS
I am really pleased that you are
thinking about studying here at
RCS. This is where it all started
for me and since I completed my
Diploma in Acting, the institution
has evolved into a diverse,
beautiful, national establishment.
It is a place that is continuously
developing — as you will see
within this prospectus — with new
projects, new collaborations and
new courses; further emphasising
the unique student experience
that you will only gain whilst
studying here at RCS.
It may not be an easy journey and
will require hard work; it will be
a fulfilling journey and you will
meet lots of like-minded friends.
Whether you want to come to a
weekly, weekend, credit-rated,
spring, summer or autumn
course; or enrol on an online,
blended and distance learning
course, it is all here at RCS and
you will not regret it!
If you would like to talk to a
member of the Short Courses
team, please give us a call on
+44 (0) 141 270 8213
Visit: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Internationally renowned
actor and musician, Billy Boyd
CONTENTS
WELCOMEApplynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Welcome from RCS
Transitions 20/40
Ambassador and
Alumnus, Billy Boyd.
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Renfrew Street
Our Glasgow city centre campus is home to the
School of Music and the School of Dance, Drama,
Production and Screen. Our Short Courses
students have access to a host of drama and
dance rehearsal rooms and music practice suites,
as well as the main performance venues.
OUR CAMPUS
Wallace Studios
at Speirs Locks
Here you will find our beautiful ballet studios, a
wardrobe and props department that rivals those of
the national theatres. As well as an extensive studio for
design and set construction, including a full-size stage
paint frame, and eight fabulous new rehearsal studios.
This campus is only a ten minute walk away from
Renfrew Street. It has recently won the award for
innovative design and restorative contribution to
urban regeneration at the Scottish Design Awards 2015.
Free WiFi is available at both facilities. Free car-parking
is available at the Wallace Studios. Some courses have
access to the RCS Whittaker Library.
OURCAMPUS
WHYRCS?
Taster and Open Days 2015
Taster Week	 5 October — 11 October 2015
T20/40 Open Day	 20 September 2015
Junior Conservatoire Open Day	 7 November 2015
Music
Junior Conservatoire Open Day	 8 November 2015
Dance, Drama, Production, Screen
WHY RCS?
Here are eight very good reasons:
NEARLY
2,500 STUDENTS
AT ALL AGES AND STAGES OF
DEVELOPMENT TOOK PART IN OUR
SHORT COURSES IN 2014/2015.
300 COURSES
ALL OF WHICH ARE DYNAMIC AND
STIMULATING IN DANCE, DRAMA,
MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND SCREEN
FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE
AND ADULT LEARNERS.
96% SATISFACTION
STUDENT EXPERIENCE RATING FOR
STUDYING A SHORT COURSE AT RCS
IN 2014/2015.
268 TUTORS
LECTURERS, GUEST TEACHING
ARTISTS AND LEADING
PROFESSIONALS IN DRAMA,
DANCE, MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND
SCREEN TEACH SHORT COURSES.
65 STUDENTS
WHO TOOK PART IN SHORT
COURSES WERE ACCEPTED
INTO RCS UNDERGRADUATE
OR POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
IN 2014/2015.
2 CAMPUSES
PACKED FULL WITH WONDERFUL
REHEARSAL, PRACTICE, DESIGN
AND WORKSHOP STUDIOS. AS
WELL AS THE NEW ATHENAEUM
THEATRE, THE CHANDLER STUDIO
THEATRE, THE STEVENSON HALL
AND THE LEDGER RECITAL ROOM
PERFORMANCE VENUES.
45 MINUTES
AWAY BY TRAIN TO SCOTLAND’S
CAPITAL, EDINBURGH. THE CITY
THAT IS ARGUABLY THE ARTS
CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
MILLIONS OF
EXPERIENCES
CAN BE GAINED. OUR CAMPUSES
ARE AT THE HEART OF AN AWARD-
WINNING, CULTURED CITY AND
ONLY A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM
SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S FINEST
THEATRES, MUSIC VENUES,
CINEMAS, MUSEUMS AND ART
EXHIBITIONS.
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Tell us what you thought about your time with us?
The best thing for me, coming from the Borders initially was
Glasgow itself! It was so different to where I grew up, it was
just such a big bustling city, a very creative city.
The people at Short Courses were fantastic. They instil a
brilliant work ethic that is still with me to this day, even
having worked in London for a while now, means that you
can tell if someone has come from RCS. I remember when
I initially graduated from RCS and started auditioning in
London, I was actually thanked for learning my lines! That’s
just something that I wouldn’t have thought twice about
thanks to the training that I got at RCS.
What advice would you give to others considering
applying for a short course?
Well from my own experience I would say, do it and have
self-belief. What Short Courses tutors taught me was to not
take yourself too seriously. Take the job seriously but not
yourself. You’ve got to be a person that people want to work
with and you have to take ownership of your work.
Before applying successfully for the
BA Acting programme at RCS, alumnus
Jack Lowden studied our weekly drama
courses for young people and then
enrolled into the audition preparation
course. Both equipped him well with
the skills required to succeed on the BA
Acting programme.
After graduating, Jack was cast in an international touring
production of Black Watch and played Eric Liddell in
Chariots of Fire. In 2014, at just 23 years old, he won an
Olivier Award for his performance as Oswald in Ibsen’s
Ghosts at the Almeida Theatre. This role also saw Jack
achieve the Ian Charleson Award for best classical stage
performance in Britain by a young actor. This is just a
small selection of Jack’s achievements to date and we are
confident there will be many more to come.
How did you know you wanted to attend our weekly
drama classes?
I went to high school in the Borders and back then drama
wasn’t a subject available at my school. Fortunately, I had
a music teacher who was very enthusiastic about school
shows. Every year we’d do a musical of very high quality
and we all took it very seriously.
I don’t really have one of those romantic stories about
getting into the profession, I just don’t really remember
wanting to do anything else. So I started going to classes
when I was 12 years old.
JACK
LOWDEN
Jack is an Olivier award-winning actor,
successful on stage, television and film;
and it all started here at Short Courses
when he was 12 years old.
Short Courses Apprentice, Gordon Gow,
met with Jack Lowden in London and
discussed the impact that RCS Short
Courses had on Jack’s life.
MEETTHESTUDENTS
MEETTHESTUDENTSForfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport
Jack in one of the many plays
performed whilst at RCS.
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We asked three current
BA Acting students, Nebli
Basani (3rd year), Jamie
Hughes (2nd year) and
Sarah Miele (also 2nd year),
what impact Short Courses
had on their further studies,
confidence and memories.
Nebli studied the Contemporary
Performance Skills weekly course and
took part in Short Courses from the
tender age of eight until he was 16
years old. Jamie was part of the weekly
drama courses from 14 until 16 years
old, before enrolling onto the Acting:
Audition Preparation intensive summer
school. Sarah attended the drama
weekly courses every Saturday whilst
in S5 and S6 at secondary school. Sarah
also benefitted from Acting: Audition
Preparation. All three had great
dynamism and worked together on
memorable devised pieces.
How did you hear about
Short Courses at RCS?
S: My drama teacher told me about
RCS as an option for further education,
which is when I decided I wanted to
study acting. I started researching and
realised there were ways I could get
involved straight
away through Short Courses.
How did the short course help
you get to where you are now?
J: The courses that I took gave me
confidence in my abilities and showed
me that there were alternatives to the
traditional university routes that most
of my friends were considering.
N: I really learnt how to collaborate
and work with others in a creative
atmosphere. They helped by widening
my experience of working with others
in workshops, as well as rehearsal
environments.
S: It opened doors that would have
otherwise been closed to me. It gave
me the chance to work with amazing
tutors and directors and see what the
School of Drama had to offer.
What are your fond memories
of your time at Short Courses?
J: Performing to a sold out audience
on the Olivier stage at the National
Theatre in London … and every
weekend that I spent with like-
minded, creative friends.
N: I will always remember waking up
early on a Saturday to spend time with
what was a second family. I will never
forget that feeling.
S: There are loads! But performing
a show about child refugees and
unaccompanied minors called Fugee
to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament
stands out.
Within the BA Acting
programme, what has been
your highlight to date?
N: My highlight to date has to be
taking The Merchant of Venice to
Taiwan on an international tour. We
spent one week there. It was a life-
changing and altering experience and
a real adventure.
MEETTHESTUDENTS
TASTE FOR
THE DRAMATIC
MEETTHESTUDENTSComealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays
Nebli and Sarah in Fugee by
Abi Morgan at RCS in 2009
These three leading lights were all
accepted onto the RCS BA Acting degree
programme after studying weekly drama
classes with Short Courses.
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MUSICAL
TEAM
THEATRE
MEETTHEMUSICALTHEATRETEAM
Claire McKenzie
Composer and Musical Director
Claire graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of
Scotland with an undergraduate degree in Composition
and a Masters Degree in Musical Direction. As a
composer, Claire has written for several productions
at the Citizens Theatre, including Hansel and Gretel,
Divided City and Beauty and the Beast.
Claire is co-founder of Noisemaker, a musical theatre
production company. In 2013 Noisemaker produced
two new musicals, both of which had successful runs
at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Claire was nominated for a BAFTA New Talent Award
for Original Music in 2012 and teaches on the musical
theatre programme of the Junior Conservatoire.
Scott Gilmour
Actor and Writer
Scott trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
and since graduating in 2012, has worked throughout
the UK for companies including The National Theatre
of Scotland, The Royal Lyceum, Chichester Festival
Theatre, Clerkenwell Films, Dundee Rep, Channel 4
and BBC Scotland.
Scott’s work as an actor has encompassed a variety
of theatre, film and TV and continues to inform his
work and practice as a writer and teacher.
As a book-writer and lyricist, he strives to create
stories that harness music and songs as a method of
storytelling whilst also challenging the expectations
that come with them.
Alongside his writing partner, Claire McKenzie,
Scott has produced several award-winning pieces of
music theatre that have played across the UK (The
Roundhouse, Assembly, Edinburgh Festival Fringe,
Arcola Theatre, The Arches) and further afield.
Stephen Arden
Director and Choreographer
Stephen trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
and tutors with the Short Courses department,
specialising in musical theatre. He has planned and
delivered several of the musical theatre intensive
weekends as well as musical theatre for adult learners.
Still a working actor, Stephen is well versed in the
process of creating new work and has worked with
BBC Scotland and Scottish Opera. He has performed
in the Scottish premiere of Spring Awakening and
Elegies for Angels Punks & Raging Queens at the Tron.
He has also just performed in Avenue Q on the UK
musical tour.
MEETTHEMUSICALTHEATRETEAM
We all know about Cats, Singin’ in the
Rain and High School Musical, but do you
want to be in them? Meet the team that
can help you get there.
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Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Financial Support Available
Visit: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses/financialsupport
Here you will find information on bursaries
and scholarships, including the James McAvoy
Drama Scholarship and the Agnes Allan Bursary.
How to Pay
You can pay online via our secure payment system or
call us on +44 (0)141 270 8213 and we can take a card
payment over the phone if you prefer.
Apply Online
Visit: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
Select the course you want and click “book now”.
Booking Deadlines
Applications for short courses should be submitted
no later than two weeks prior to the start date and
places for the majority of courses are offered on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Applications for intensive summer schools and
credit-rated short courses should be submitted no
later than four weeks before the start date. Please
note that some of these courses require you to take
part in an audition or interview process.
APPLYING FOR A
COURSE IS EASY:
HOWTOAPPLY
JADE
LOUDEN
We are committed and passionate about
supporting people in achieving their
creative ambitions. One of the access
projects in which we connect with young
people to discover and develop their
talents is through the Entry to the Creative
Industries schools programme.
Entry to the Creative Industries (ETTCI) is a
secondary schools programme run by RCS that
offers tailored, practical support to pupils who
are interested in progressing in the performing
or production arts.  
Jade Louden is an example of just how
successful ETTCI is and what opportunities
are available whilst on the programme and the
doors it opens.
Jade participated in developmental activities
including application writing sessions, day
events within the Royal Conservatoire, interview
preparation courses and individual mentoring. 
These enabled Jade to fully understand BA
Production Arts and Design requirements,
as well as begin to explore her own areas of
interest within the arts and design.
MEETTHESTUDENTSRCSshortcourses
“I can’t imagine I would have been
able to audition and get into RCS
to study the BA PAD without the
support, coaching, mentoring and
skills development.
”
Jade was successful in
securing the Drama at 60
Scholarship and is now
studying the BA Production
Arts and Design degree after
participating in Entry to the
Creative Industries and Short
Courses.
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ROYALCONSERVATOIREOFSCOTLANDCOMPANIES
ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE
OF SCOTLAND COMPANIES
NEW
ROYALCONSERVATOIREOFSCOTLANDCOMPANIES
RCS Contemporary Dance
Youth Company
For ages 12 — 17
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 	 £520
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
This is a fun and energetic way to develop your techniques
as a contemporary dancer. The class is open to beginners as
well as more experienced dancers, and will be led by Paul
Smethurst, lecturer in dance and former member of the
Matthew Bourne New Adventures Company.
RCS Contemporary Dance
Company
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016	 £520
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
Paul Smethurst will also be leading this company and
providing the opportunity for experienced dancers to develop
their performance skills and techniques by joining our new
dance company.
RCS Ballet Company	
25 October 2015 — 27 March 2016	 £600
Sundays, 12pm — 3pm
Our new programme, developed in collaboration with Scottish
Ballet, will provide opportunities for ballet dancers to develop
their skills and knowledge of dance repertoire by participation
in this production based course.
RCS Musical Theatre Company
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016	 £780
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm
We have introduced this company to allow talented
performers to develop skills in acting, singing and dancing
through rehearsal of a range of existing musical theatre
repertoire. Performances will focus on reviews and full
length productions, and the programme will be led by
industry specialists and guest lecturers.
RCS Young Theatre Company
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016	 £520
Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
This exciting company will focus on rehearsal and
performance of existing repertoire, with opportunities to
perform in a range of contexts and productions.
RCS Theatre Company for Adults
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016	 £780
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm
Our energetic new theatre company will focus on the
rehearsal and development of existing material, providing
opportunities for talented performances to work as an
ensemble to present various styles of performance and
production.
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Paul Smethurst
Rehearsal Director and
Character Principal
in Matthew Bourne’s
Swan Lake
This year we are delighted to introduce our new Royal Conservatoire
of Scotland performance companies. These dynamic groups will
rehearse weekly and work towards productions throughout the year.
The companies will be led by industry professionals and acclaimed RCS
lecturers, providing an opportunity for talented performers to develop
and maintain their skills in a performance context.	
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DANCE
Using the award-winning facilities at the Wallace Studios
at Speirs Locks, our dance courses include weekly RAD
ballet classes for children from the age of five, to week-long
summer schools for students who want to study dance at
a professional level.
Many of our courses are delivered in partnership with
Scottish Ballet and feature teaching staff including Head
of the Modern Ballet degree programme, Kerry Livingstone.
DANCE
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DANCE
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WEEKLY COURSES
Adult learners
DANCE|ADULTLEARNERSWEEKLY
RCS Contemporary	 NEW
Dance Company
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 	 £520
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
This course provides an opportunity for experienced dancers
to develop their performance skills and technique by joining
our new company. It will be led by Paul Smethurst, lecturer
in dance and former member of the Matthew Bourne New
Adventures Company.
RCS Ballet Company	 NEW
25 October 2015 — 27 March 2016 	 £600
Sundays, 12pm — 3pm
Our new programme, delivered in collaboration with
Scottish Ballet, will provide opportunities for ballet dancers
to develop their skills in performance by participation in
this production-based course.
WEEKEND COURSES
Adult learners
Introduction to	 NEW
Contemporary Dance
13 — 14 February 2016	 £115
10am — 5pm
Students have the opportunity to develop their understanding
of the techniques in contemporary dance. The course is
suitable for complete beginners and intermediates.
Contemporary	 NEW
Choreography
16 — 17 April 2016	 £115
10am — 5pm
Our Contemporary Choreography course will cover the
techniques and devices associated with contemporary
choreography, providing students with the chance to
develop ensemble material.
Introduction to 	 NEW
Dance Therapy
11 — 12 June 2016	 £115
10am — 5pm
Students will have the opportunity to develop understanding
and practice of dance/movement therapy. The content will
include therapy process and the techniques associated with
the practice.
ADULTLEARNERSWEEKEND|DANCE
Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
“A professional and
focused course which has
helped me continue with
my dancing development
in a fun but challenging
environment.
”Modern Ballet
student, 2015
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Royal Academy of Dance
For ages 5 — 17
Weekly during the academic year
August 2015 — June 2016
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet syllabus is one of the
world’s most respected dance training programmes.
RAD ballet students work within 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 RAD classes are taught by a RAD-certified teacher and take
place in our specialist dance spaces at the Wallace Studios at
Speirs Locks.
When can I join?
Students can join the ballet classes at the start of Terms 1, 2 and 3.
Where can I buy a ballet uniform?
Ballet uniforms can be bought directly from the RCS supplier,
The Dance Lodge: www.thedancelodge.co.uk
N.B Exam fees are additional and are not included in these tuition fees.
Pre-Primary | age 5+	 £245
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 4.30pm — 5.15pm
Primary | age 6+	 £245
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016
Thursdays, 4.30pm — 5.15pm
Grade 1 | age 7+	 £325
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016
Thursdays, 6pm — 7pm
Grade 2 | age 8+ 	 £325
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016
Wednesdays, 6.15pm — 7.15pm
Grade 3 | age 9+	 £325
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 5.15pm — 6.15pm
Grade 4 | age 10+	 £325
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 7.30pm
Intermediate Foundation | age 11+	 £410
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 7.45pm — 9pm
Intermediate | age 12+	 £410
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016
Wednesdays, 4.45pm — 6pm
Advanced Foundation | age 14+	 £490
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016
Wednesdays, 7.15pm — 8.45pm
WEEKLY
COURSES
Children and young people
WEEKEND
COURSES
Children and young people
In 2014, our RAD
students achieved
a 100% pass rate in
their exams with
93% at merit.
RCS Contemporary 	 NEW
Dance Youth Company
For ages 12 — 17
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016	 £520
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
This is a fun and energetic way to develop your
technique as a contemporary dancer. The class
is open to beginners as well as more experienced
dancers. There will be opportunities to participate in
contemporary dance performance.
Dance Theatre Fusion	 NEW
For ages 12 — 17
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016	 £520
Saturdays, 11.30am — 1.30pm
This class will cover a range of dance styles including
street dance, lyrical hip hop, contemporary dance
and dance theatre. There will be opportunities to
participate in performance.
Introduction to 	 NEW
Choreography
For ages 12 — 17
13 February 2016	 £55
10am — 5pm	
This course will provide an opportunity to discover
the techniques and devices applied in choreography.
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DRAMA
RCS has been teaching drama for
over sixty years now and is Scotland’s
top performing arts training centre.
Short Courses offers you the
opportunity to access our teachers
and resources on a part-time basis.
Whether you are a complete beginner,
who aspires to study acting, or you
have a child who dreams of being
on the stage, we have drama short
courses suitable for every age and
stage of ability.
DRAMA
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DRAMA
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WEEKLY COURSES
Adult learners
Drama for Beginners — Theatre Skills	 £215
1 September — 8 December 2015
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
Drama for Beginners — Devising Skills 	 £150
12 January — 22 March 2016
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
Drama for Beginners — Acting with Text 	 £140
19 April — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
Acting 1	 £780
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm 	
Acting 2	 £780
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 6pm — 9pm 	
Introduction to Directing | NEW	 £155
12 January — 22 March 2016
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
RCS Musical Theatre Company | NEW 	 £780
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm	
Acting for Camera 1	 £370
2 September 2015 — 9 December 2015
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm	
Acting for Camera 2 | NEW 	 £370
2 September 2015 — 9 December 2015
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm	
Introduction to Playwriting 	 £155
21 April — 23 June 2016
Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
Contemporary Performance Skills	 £520
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016
Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
RCS Theatre Company | NEW 	 £780
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016
Thursdays, 6pm — 9pm	
Introduction to Musical Directing | NEW	 £155
13 January — 22 March 2016
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
The Actor-Musician | NEW	 £275
5 September — 10 October 2015
Saturdays, 10am — 5pm
Acting Skills for Adults with	 £320
Learning Difficulties
13 January — 22 June 2016
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
WEEKEND COURSES
Adult learners
Introduction to Accents	 £65
Saturday 12 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Public Speaking with Confidence 	 £65
Saturday 19 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Preparing Drama Pupils for Audition 	 £65
Saturday 26 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Devised Theatre | NEW	 £115
10 — 11 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
The Actor’s Voice 	 £115
17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Acting: Shakespeare 	 £115
7 — 8 November 2015, 10am — 5pm
Stage Combat	 £115
21 — 22 November 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Acting for Screen | NEW	 £115
5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Directing | NEW	 £115
16 — 17 January 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Drama Therapy | NEW	 £115
5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Alexander Technique for Performance	 £115
5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Acting for Screen | NEW	 £115
5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Physical Theatre | NEW	 £115
12 — 13 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Solo Contemporary Performance 	 £115
19 — 20 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Musical Theatre: Dance	 £115
26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Acting: Modern Classics	 £115
26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Acting: Contemporary	 £115
16 — 17 April 2016, 10am — 5pm
Performing Brecht | NEW	 £115
30 April — 1 May 2016, 10am — 5pm
Creating Workshops for Young People	 £65
Saturday 7 May 2016, 10am — 5pm
The Theatre Voice 	 £115
14 — 15 May 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Alexander Technique | NEW	 £115
4 — 5 June 2016, 10am — 5pm
“It stimulates creativity and builds your confidence to try
new things in a positive learning environment.
”Adult Contemporary Performance Skills student, 2015
ADULTLEARNERSWEEKEND|DRAMA
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Every Saturday
September 2015 — June 2016
Core drama classes are suitable for all children who love drama
and classes start for children in Primary 1. Classes are led by
experienced tutors who love working with young people and are
experienced drama practitioners.
The classes focus on a combination of the development of original
material and existing repertoire, with some opportunities for
performance throughout the year.
When can I start drama classes?
Classes run from August to June and are split into four terms.
It is best if you join a class at the start of any term to get the most
from the experience.
Do I need any drama experience to join?
No, all ages and stages of development are welcome to join
us. The classes are completely open access and there is no
audition process.
Where do classes happen?
Our weekly core drama classes take place at both our Renfrew
Street and Wallace Studios campuses.
Primary 1 — 2 Drama 	 £390
Saturdays, 9.30am — 11am
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Primary 3 — 4 Drama 	 £390
Saturdays, 9.30am — 11am
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Primary 5 — 6 Drama 	 £520
Saturdays, 9.30am — 11.30am
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Primary 7 Drama 	 £520
Saturdays, 9.30am — 11.30am
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Primary 3 — 4 Musical Theatre | NEW 	 £390
Saturdays, 11.15am — 12.45pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Primary 5 — 7 Musical Theatre | NEW	 £390
Saturdays, 11.45am — 1.15pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
S1 — 2 Drama 	 £950
Saturdays, 10am — 3pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
S3 Drama 	 £950
Saturdays, 10am — 3pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
S4 Drama 	 £1,020
Saturdays, 10am — 4pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
S5 Drama 	 £1,020
Saturdays, 10am — 4pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
S6 Drama 	 £1,020
Saturdays, 10am — 4pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
18 — 21 Drama | NEW	 £1,020
Saturdays, 10am — 4pm
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
DRAMA|COREDRAMACLASSES
CORE
DRAMA CLASSES
Adults, children and young people
“Really excellent course for giving
children confidence, expanding
their imagination, making them
thinking creatively about current
world circumstances.
”Parent of a child at
Weekly Drama, 2015
Every Saturday afternoon
September 2015 — June 2016
After core drama classes, secondary school aged
students have the opportunity to take a choice class
in the afternoon. Choice classes allow you to study
a specialist subject such as: Musical Theatre, Film-
making, Devised Theatre or Acting with Text.
During these afternoon classes, you work with expert
tutors who have in-depth knowledge about each of
the specialisms.
Acting with Text
Are you more into Shakespeare than 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.
CHOICE
DRAMA
CLASSES
Children and young people
WEEKENDCOURSESANDCHOICEDRAMACLASSES|DRAMA
WEEKEND
COURSES
Children and young people
Acting: Audition Preparation
for Young People
For ages 12 — 17
13 — 14 February 2016	 £110
10am — 5pm	
Acting: Mock Audition
for Young People
For ages 12 — 17
26 — 27 March 2016	 £110
10am — 5pm
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EVENING
DRAMA CLASSES
Children and young people | NEW
DRAMA|EVENINGCLASSES
Join our Continuous Professional
Development sessions for BA and
MA Musical Theatre and BA Acting
graduates.
This year, we will offer CPD sessions for our BA Musical Theatre,
MA Musical Theatre and BA Acting graduates. These sessions
will focus on skills maintenance in voice, movement, dance and
performance. The dates of these sessions are as follows:
Saturday, October 24, 2015	 £50
Saturday, November 21, 2015	 £50
Saturday, February 13, 2016	 £50
Saturday, March 26, 2016	 £50
Saturday, May 14, 2016	 £50
GRADUATEPROGRAMME|DRAMA
GRADUATE
PROGRAMME
Adult learners | NEW
Limitless —
for young people with an ASD
For ages 12 — 17
2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 	 £520
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
This weekly class is for young people with an autistic
spectrum disorder. Through interactive storytelling and visual
imagery, this course will help you to develop your social
and communication, 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 have fun.
RCS Young Theatre	
Company
For ages 12 — 17
3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 	 £520
Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
We are delighted to introduce our new theatre company for
young people. This company will focus on development and
performance of existing material. There will be opportunities
to participate in performance and production.
S4 — S6 Musical Theatre	
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016	 £520
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
Develop your skills in acting, singing and dance during
this course. The course will focus on the performance and
production of existing musical theatre repertoire.
“Short Courses is at the heart of the
RCS pre-Higher Education training,
particularly in a multi-disciplinary
art form like musical theatre where
a high level of skill is required to
engage and compete. Short Courses
offers multiple opportunities that
allow growth and creativity to
support multi-skilled artists and
storytellers in their development.
”Michael Howell, Musical Theatre
Co-ordinator and Lecturer
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MUSIC
With over 30 music short courses
running this year, we are proud to offer
opportunities for part-time learners of all
ages the chance to learn with RCS expert
teaching staff.
Whether you have always fancied learning
to play the guitar, or you are a music teacher
looking for professional development
opportunities, our range of short courses
will cater for all your learning needs.
MUSIC
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WEEKLY COURSES
Adult learners
Royal Conservatoire Singers 	 £120
22 October 2015 — 23 March 2016
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
At the end of this course you will participate
in a public concert.
Royal Conservatoire	 £110
Community Orchestra | NEW
20 April — 22 June 2016
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
At the end of this course you will participate
in a public concert.	
Introduction to Sibelius | NEW	 £150
22 October — 9 December 2015
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
Introduction to Musical Direction | NEW	 £155
13 January — 23 March 2016
Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm 	
Orchestration and Arranging | NEW	 £125
21 October — 9 December 2015
Tuesdays, 6pm — 9pm 	
WEEKEND COURSES
Adult learners
Preparing Music Pupils for Audition	 £65
Sunday, 27 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Singing | NEW	 £115
10 — 11 October 2015, 10am — 5pm	
Gaelic Song | NEW	 £95
23 — 24 January 2016, 10am — 4pm	
Introduction to Opera | NEW	 £115
30 — 31 January 2016, 10am — 5pm 	
Composing for Film | NEW	 £115
6 — 7 February 2016, 10am — 5pm
Conducting for Ensemble 	 £115
13 — 14 February 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Musical Directing | NEW	 £115
20 — 21 February 2016, 10am — 5pm
Classical Singing | NEW	 £115
20 — 21 February 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Pit Musicianship | NEW	 £115
19 — 20 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Spring String Fling | NEW	 £115
26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Baroque Music | NEW	 £115
26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Celtic Harp | NEW	 £115
9 — 10 April 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Songwriting | NEW	 £115
23 — 24 April 2016, 10am — 5pm
“Thank you so much for such an educational
and inspirational day. The student musicians
were amazing too... being perfectly honest I
have never been much of a brass fan until today,
but now my perception has been completely
changed. What GORGEOUS music!
”Conducting for Ensemble student, 2015
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Popular Music	 NEW
For ages 12 — 17
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 	 £520
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
We are delighted to introduce our new Popular Music course
which will provide you with the opportunity to develop your
performance skills both as a soloist and in an ensemble.
Grade 5 Music Theory
For ages 12 — 17
2 September — 9 December 2015	 £190
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8pm
Improve your knowledge of music theory throughout this
course. The classes will equip you with the skills necessary
to sit the ABRSM Grade 5 theory exam.
NB Exam fee is not included in the cost of RCS course tuition.
Composing for Film 	 NEW
and Video Games
For ages 12 — 17
13 January — 23 March 2016 	 £155
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
This course is designed to provide any budding composers
with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and practice
the techniques and devices used to compose for film and
video games.
Aspiring Conductor
For ages 12 — 17
10 January 2016	 £55
Sunday, 10am — 5pm	
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.
Aspiring Performer
For ages 12 — 17
8 May 2016	 £55
Sunday, 10am — 5pm
Taught by Classic FM’s Music Teacher of the Year 2012,
Stephen West, this one-day course aims to both motivate
and inspire you as a young woodwind player, as well as build
your confidence in performing.
WEEKLY
COURSES
Children and young people
WEEKEND
COURSES
Children and young people
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PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
Theatre production is an exciting and vibrant, varied
specialism. The skills required for a career in this
industry are in great demand in the UK.
We offer courses in this discipline throughout the year,
aimed at both beginners and professionals seeking
further development. We ran the first RCS credit-rated
production short course in prosthetics in 2015.
RCSshortcourses
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WEEKEND
COURSES
Adult learners
WEEKLY
COURSES
Children and young people
WEEKEND
COURSES
Children and young people
PRODUCTION|ADULT,CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLYANDWEEKEND
Introduction to Costume	 £115
5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm	
Introduction to Prop-making	 £115
23 — 24 January 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Lighting	 £115
6 — 7 February 2016, 10am — 5pm	
Introduction to Set Design	 £115
5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Sound	 £115
19 — 20 March 2016, 10am — 5pm	
Introduction to Scenic Art	 £115
16 — 17 April 2016, 10am — 5pm	
Introduction to Prosthetics	 £115
14 — 15 May 2016, 10am — 5pm	
Introduction to Stage Make-up | NEW	 £115
11 — 12 June 2016, 10am — 5pm	
Introduction to Pyrotechnics	 £150
TBC. Please check the RCS website	
Technical Theatre and Production Arts,	 £520
age 12 — 17 | NEW
5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Saturdays, 11.30am — 1.30pm 	
Zombie Fest: Introduction to	 £110
Make Up for Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW
31 October — 1 November 2015
10am — 5pm 	
ADULT,CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLYANDWEEKEND|PRODUCTION
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“This course helped me understand
the industry and equipped me with
the skills to make the props that I have
actually seen in theatre productions
and films.
”Introduction to Prop-making
student, 2014
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SCREEN
If you are keen to burst into the film
industry or improve your existing
skill set to help you progress in your
studies or career, our screen short
courses can help.
SCREEN
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WEEKLY
COURSES
Adult learners
WEEKEND
COURSES
Adult learners
SCREEN|ADULTLEARNERSWEEKLYWEEKEND
Film-making | NEW	 £215
2 September — 9 December 2015
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
Introduction to Screen-writing	 £155
13 January — 23 March 2016
Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm
Introduction to Film-making | NEW	 £115
26 — 27 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Screen-writing | NEW	 £115
28 — 29 November 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to Editing | NEW	 £115
27 — 28 February 2016, 10am — 5pm	
WEEKLY
COURSES
Children and young people
WEEKEND
COURSES
Children and young people
Film-making, age 12 — 17 | NEW	 £520
1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016
Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm	
Zombie Fest: Make a Horror Film, 	 £55
age 12 — 17 | NEW	
Saturday 31 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Introduction to TV Presenting, 	 £55
age 12 — 17 | NEW
Sunday 14 February 2016, 10am — 5pm	
“This course is a brilliant learning experience. The tutors
managed to create a friendly atmosphere all through the
two weeks, encouraging everyone to participate and have
fun while learning valuable knowledge about film-making.
”Film-making student, 2014
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WIDENING ACCESS
AND PARTICIPATION
AT RCS
TRANSITIONS20/40
Entry to the
Creative Industries
A fully-funded programme for S5 and S6 pupils who wish
to progress within the performing and production arts.
To find out more visit
rcs.ac.uk/entrycreativeindustries
RCSshortcourses
ONLINE, DISTANCE
AND BLENDED LEARNING
Dreaming of a career in
performance and production
arts and don’t know where to
turn to next?
Transitions 20/40 offers students
fully funded tuition. The only entry
requirements are passion, talent and
an eligible postcode.
visit rcs.ac.uk/transitions2040
Transitions 20/40 is supported by
/Transitions 20/40
This year, we are delivering five
online, distance and blended learning
programmes for delivery in 2015-2016.
Professional Practice	 £100
for Actors
This online course will support learners in the
progression of their professional practice and
engagement. The module will cover a range of
aspects including the development of showreels,
online presence, CV development, casting and
audition preparation.
The Scots Tradition in Song	 £100
The course looks at the tradition of Scots song
in the broad context of Scots language, literature
and culture. With numerous musical examples,
drawn from Professor Fred Freeman’s various CD
series, and performed live by some of his favourite
singers and players.
Production Technology 	 £40
Management and Production
Art Design: Interview Preparation
This course will provide learners with the
opportunity to develop an understanding of the
requirements of the degree course and gives
guidance on the qualities of a good portfolio and
interview, with examples.
Drama Audition and 	 £40
Interview Preparation
Learners will develop their knowledge and
understanding of the processes of audition and
interview at conservatoire level. This course is
designed for those wishing to apply for acting or
musical theatre programmes.
Grade 5 Music Theory 	 £40
Preparation Programme
This online programme provides the opportunity
to build your music theory skills at your own pace.
There will be weekly engagement with a tutor and
a range of activities to support your development.
ONLINEDISTANCEBLENDEDLEARNING
FOCUSWestRCS
Entry to the Creative Industries
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RCS CREDIT-RATED
SHORT COURSES (CRSC)
 PARTNERSHIP AWARDS
CRSCAWARDS|ADULTLEARNERS
CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLE|CRSCAWARDS
We offer RCS credit-rated short courses and
partnership awards for all stages in production,
drama, music, dance and teaching skills.
By studying an RCS CRSC you can improve
your career chances and also benchmark your
learning against recognised standards.
For more information and to apply visit
rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated
RCS CRSC | NEW
Foundation Certificate — Music *	 £3,200
Course commences 25 April 2016
Tuesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer
6pm — 9pm
Foundation Certificate — Acting *	 £3,200
Course commences 26 April 2016
Wednesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer
6pm — 9pm
Foundation Certificate — Musical Theatre *	 £3,200
Course commences 27 April 2016
Thursday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer
6pm — 9pm
Foundation Certificate — Modern Ballet *	 £3,200
Course commences 25 April 2016
Tuesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer
6pm — 9pm
Introduction to Actor Training	 £2,750
6 September 2015 — 25 June 2016
Sunday, 10.30am — 4.30pm
* Subject to validation
Drama
Introduction to Actor Training
Acting: Shakespeare | NEW
Introduction to Directing Theatre | NEW
Music
Aspiring Conductor
Sound Recording
Composition | NEW
Piping
Production
Prosthetics: Stage and Screen
Screen
Film Lab | NEW
Cross-Discipline
Arts Leadership and Fundraising
RCS CRSC Summer 2016
RCS Foundation Certificates
Our new Foundation Certificates provide
you with the opportunity to gain an
RCS qualification while developing the
skills you will need prior to audition for
undergraduate and postgraduate study.
The courses begin in April 2016 and are
delivered in the evenings and weekends
on a part-time basis.
Partnership Awards
visit rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated
RCS Traditional Music Graded Examinations (TMGE)
Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)
Pyrotechnics
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
For more information and to apply visit
rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated
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AUDITION AND
INTERVIEW
PREPARATION
AUDITIONINTERVIEWPREPARATION
Dance
Modern Ballet	 £65
26 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Music
BMus 	 £75
5 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
BEd 	 £60
19 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Production
Production Technology Management	 £135
17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Production Arts and Design 	 £135
24 — 25 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Screen
Digital Film and Television	 £50
Interview Preparation
14 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Drama
Contemporary Performance Practice 	 £135
Audition 1 — Preparation | NEW
5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm
Contemporary Performance Practice 	 £135
Audition 2 — Mock Audition | NEW
16 — 17 January 2015, 10am — 5pm
Musical Theatre Audition 1 — Preparation 	 £135
10 — 11 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Musical Theatre Audition 2 — Development 	 £135
31 October — 1 November 2015, 10am — 5pm
Musical Theatre Audition 3 — 	 £135
Coaching and Re-direction
5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm
Musical Theatre Audition 4 — Mock Audition 	 £135
16 — 17 January 2016, 10am — 5pm
Acting Audition 1 — Preparation	 £135
17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm
Acting Audition 2 — Development 	 £135
21 — 22 November 2015
10am — 5pm
Acting Audition 3 — Taking Direction 	 £135
9 — 10 January 2016, 10am — 5pm
Acting Audition 4 — Mock Audition 	 £135
23 — 24 January 2016 , 10am — 5pm
Acting: Audition Preparation	 £500
31 August — 4 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation 	 £500
31 August — 4 September 2015, 10am — 5pm
RCS JUNIOR
CONSERVATOIRE
Application Deadline —
Friday 4 December 2015
for September 2016 intake
These courses are designed to support you in
preparation for the audition process to enter courses
at further education and/or higher education level.
The courses will explore how to choose good pieces
for audition (where applicable), how to prepare them
and will provide an opportunity for a mock audition
where constructive feedback is offered.
RCS Junior Conservatoire offers specialist
and advanced training for committed and
talented young people in dance, drama,
music, production and screen.
We also offer one-to-one lessons,
either as a one-off experience or in a
series designed for a specific purpose
or end, including examination or
audition preparation. For further
information please contact:
shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
RCSJUNIORCONSERVATOIRE
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Nicola Benedetti
Patron, Junior
Conservatoire
of Music
“I want to encourage
young people to go
on their own creative
journeys. Within the
Junior Conservatoire
there is so much
opportunity for the
next generation of
Scotland’s artists
to receive training
and support right
here at the nation’s
conservatoire.”
James McAvoy
Patron, Junior
Conservatoire
of Drama
“Drama at the Junior
Conservatoire will open
your mind, it will offer you
a magical experience and
help you transcend your
boundaries. Go for it …”
Junior Conservatoire Open Day	
7 November 2015
Music
Junior Conservatoire Open Day	
8 November 2015
Dance, Drama, Production, Screen
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SUMMER
SPRINGAND
SCHOOLS
AUTUMN
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CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLE|AUTUMNANDSPRINGSCHOOLS
AUTUMN
2015
Children and young people
Naughty but Nice	 £240
Musical Theatre, age 8 — 12 | NEW
12 — 16 October 2015, 9am — 4pm
Modern Ballet, age 4 — 6 | NEW	 £60
12 — 14 October 2015, 10am — 12pm 	
Modern Ballet, age 7 — 9 | NEW	 £60
14 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 12pm
Modern Ballet, age 10 — 12 | NEW	 £195
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 4pm 	
Modern Ballet, age 13 — 17 | NEW	 £195
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 4pm 	
Acting with Text, age 15 — 17 | NEW	 £240
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm 	
Pit Musicianship, age 13 — 17 | NEW	 £240
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm 	
Musical Theatre Performance, 	 £240
age 13 — 17 | NEW
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm 	
Composing for Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW	 £240
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm 	
Making a Horror Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW	 £240
12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm 	
Rock School, age 12 — 17 | NEW	 £240
12 — 16 October 2015, 9am — 4pm 	
SPRING
2016
Children and young people
Chocolate Factory	 £240
Musical Theatre, age 8 — 12 | NEW
4 — 8 April 2016, 9am — 4pm 	
Modern Ballet, age 4 — 6	 £60
4 — 6 April 2016, 10am — 12pm 	
Modern Ballet, age 7 — 9	 £60
6 — 8 April 2016, 10am — 12pm 	
Modern Ballet, age 10 — 12	 £195
4 — 8 April 2016, 10am — 4pm 	
Modern Ballet, age 13 — 17	 £195
11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 4pm 	
Pit Musicianship, age 13 — 17 | NEW	 £240
11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm 	
Acting Performance, age 13 — 17 | NEW	 £240
11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm 	
Musical Theatre Performance,	 £240
age 13 — 17 | NEW
11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm 	
Rock School, age 8 — 12 | NEW	 £240
11 — 15 April 2016, am — 4pm 	
Eclipse, Spring Art and Drama,	 £240
age 8 — 11 | NEW
11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm
	
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Production 	
Stage Production 	 age 12 — 17
Set and Costume Design 	 age 12 — 17
Screen 	
Film-making 	 age 12 — 17
Get into Screen 	 age 12 — 17
SUMMER 2016
Adult learners
Dance
Modern Ballet
Contemporary Dance
Choreography
Drama
Acting: Audition Preparation
Acting for Camera
Acting: Improvisation
Acting: Radio and Voiceover Technique
Acting: Radio Drama
Acting: Realism
Acting: Shakespeare
Creating Theatre for Children
Contemporary Performance
Introduction to Actor Training
Introduction to Directing Theatre
Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation
Music
Brass
Cello Continuo Clinic
Classical Singing
Composition
Conducting Skills
Gamelan
Introduction to Nordoff Robbins Music
Therapy
Jazz with Tommy Smith
Kodaly Musicianship
Making Music with Pre-School Children
Making Music with Dementia Care
Piano
Piping
Popular Music
Saxophone
Scottish Music
Sound Recording
Wind Chamber Music
Production
Design: Set and Costume
Prosthetics: Stage and Screen
Lighting
Prop-making
Screen
Cinematography on Location
Directing for Screen
Making a Short Film
Teaching Skills
Teaching Performing Arts in Prison
Teaching Classical Singing
Cross-Discipline
Edinburgh International Festival:
Developing Artistic Entrepreneurship
SUMMERSCHOOLS2016|ADULTLEARNERS
SUMMER 2016
Children and young people
Dance 	
Modern Ballet	 age 4 — 6
Modern Ballet	 age 7 — 9
Contemporary Dance | NEW 	 age 12 — 17
Dance Technique 	 age 12 — 17
Modern Ballet	 age 10 — 12
Modern Ballet	 age 13 — 14
Dance Fusion 	 age 12 — 17
Performance | NEW 	
Get into Dance 	 age 15 — 17
Drama
We Could be Heroes	 age 5 — 7
Happily Ever After 	 age 8 — 11
Playlist to your Life	 age 12 — 14
Drama and Autism	 age 12 — 17
Musical Theatre 	 age 8 — 11
Musical Theatre 	 age 12 — 14
Musical Theatre 	 age 15 — 17
Musical Theatre:
Live Production	 age 12 — 17
Acting with Text 	 age 12 — 14
Acting with Text 	 age 15 — 17
Devised Theatre 	 age 15 — 17
Get into Drama 	 age 15 — 17
Music
Creatures from the Deep	 age 3 — 4
Pack a Bag	 age 5 — 7
Junkyard Jam 	 age 8 — 11
Accordion 	 age 12 — 17
Bassoon	 age 12 — 17
Brass 	 age 12 — 17
Classical Guitar 	 age 12 — 17
Get into Music 	 age 12 — 17
Harp 	 age 12 — 17
Jazz with Tommy Smith 	 age 12 — 17
National Youth	
Wind Ensemble
of Scotland	 age 12 — 17
Percussion	 age 12 — 17
Piano 	 age 12 — 17
Popular Music 	 age 12 — 17
Saxophone | NEW 	 age 12 — 17
Strings	 age 12 — 17
Violin 	 age 12 — 17
Orchestral Music 	 age 16 — 18
ADULTLEARNERS|SUMMERSCHOOLS2016
In 2016, we will be offering another dynamic season of
summer schools.
Further information will be available from August 2015 at
rcs.ac.uk/summer
Dates will be confirmed in
August 2015. Please check our
website for details of tutors and
detailed course information.
rcs.ac.uk/summer
Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays
“My summer course
was fantastic – I met
amazing friends and
learned so much
from the tutor, I will
definitely apply again
next summer!
”Acting with Text
student, 2014
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FINANCIALSUPPORT
FINANCIAL
SUPPORT
We want to ensure that as many people as possible can access
the performing and production arts learning and teaching that is
offered at RCS through Short Courses.
Agnes Allan Bursary
This bursary can offer some financial support to anyone, regardless of age
or stage of development, and right across the RCS subject areas of dance,
drama, music, production, screen and teaching skills.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is a
graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior
Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience
the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
Applicants must be 25 years or under, solely applying for a drama course and a resident in Scotland.
Drama at 60 Scholarships
For promising theatre and screen practitioners, we encourage you to
apply for this scholarship. It is specifically for people who want to develop
their skills with RCS, and are considering further study or a career in the
performing or production arts in the future. Deadline for applications is
Monday 24 August 2015.
Further details on each of these three schemes can be found online:
rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses/financialsupport
Inclusive. Dynamic. Committed.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland welcomes a diverse population of students and staff.
We believe that excellence can be achieved through recognising and celebrating the value
of every individual. We are committed to promoting equality in all of our activities and aim
to provide a vibrant performing, learning, teaching, working and research environment that
respects the diversity of students and staff, enabling them to achieve their full potential,
contribute fully and to derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in
the life of the Conservatoire and beyond.
We are committed to equality of opportunity both as an education institution and as an
employer. Equality of opportunity means striving to ensure that no student or member of
staff receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment,
marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, actual or perceived religion
or belief, sex and actual or perceived sexual orientation.
Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
FINANCIALSUPPORT
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow, UK
G2 3DB
+44 (0) 141 270 8213
www.rcs.ac.uk

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NEW-Short-Courses-Prospectus-2015-20161

  • 1. SHORT COURSES 15|16 Adults, children and young people
  • 2. Why RCS 4 Our campus 5 Meet the students / team 6–12 How to apply 13 RCS companies 14 Dance Adult learners — weekly courses 18 Adult learners — weekend courses 19 Children and young people — 20 weekly courses Children and young people — 21 weekend courses Drama Adult learners — weekly courses 24 Adult learners — weekend courses 25 Adult learners, children and young people — 26 core drama classes Children and young people — 27 choice drama classes Children and young people — 27 weekend courses Children and young people — 28 evening classes Adult learners — graduate programme 29 Music Adult learners — weekly courses 32 Adult learners — weekend courses 33 Children and young people — 34 weekly courses Children and young people — 35 weekend courses Production Adult learners — weekend courses 38 Children and young people — 38 weekly courses Children and young people — 39 weekend courses Screen Adult learners — weekly courses 42 Adult learners — weekend courses 42 Children and young people — 43 weekly courses Children and young people — 43 weekend courses Transitions 20/40 and Entry 44 to the Creative Industries Online, distance and blended 45 learning Credit-rated short courses 46 and partnership awards Audition and interview preparation courses 48 and one-to-one lessons RCS Junior Conservatoire 49 Autumn, spring and summer schools 50 Financial support 54 Weekly classes term dates Term 1 31 August — 11 October 2015 Term 2 19 October — 13 December 2015 Term 3 11 January — 27 March 2016 Term 4 18 April — 26 June 2016 CONTENTS I am really pleased that you are thinking about studying here at RCS. This is where it all started for me and since I completed my Diploma in Acting, the institution has evolved into a diverse, beautiful, national establishment. It is a place that is continuously developing — as you will see within this prospectus — with new projects, new collaborations and new courses; further emphasising the unique student experience that you will only gain whilst studying here at RCS. It may not be an easy journey and will require hard work; it will be a fulfilling journey and you will meet lots of like-minded friends. Whether you want to come to a weekly, weekend, credit-rated, spring, summer or autumn course; or enrol on an online, blended and distance learning course, it is all here at RCS and you will not regret it! If you would like to talk to a member of the Short Courses team, please give us a call on +44 (0) 141 270 8213 Visit: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses Internationally renowned actor and musician, Billy Boyd CONTENTS WELCOMEApplynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses Welcome from RCS Transitions 20/40 Ambassador and Alumnus, Billy Boyd. 2 3 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 3. Renfrew Street Our Glasgow city centre campus is home to the School of Music and the School of Dance, Drama, Production and Screen. Our Short Courses students have access to a host of drama and dance rehearsal rooms and music practice suites, as well as the main performance venues. OUR CAMPUS Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks Here you will find our beautiful ballet studios, a wardrobe and props department that rivals those of the national theatres. As well as an extensive studio for design and set construction, including a full-size stage paint frame, and eight fabulous new rehearsal studios. This campus is only a ten minute walk away from Renfrew Street. It has recently won the award for innovative design and restorative contribution to urban regeneration at the Scottish Design Awards 2015. Free WiFi is available at both facilities. Free car-parking is available at the Wallace Studios. Some courses have access to the RCS Whittaker Library. OURCAMPUS WHYRCS? Taster and Open Days 2015 Taster Week 5 October — 11 October 2015 T20/40 Open Day 20 September 2015 Junior Conservatoire Open Day 7 November 2015 Music Junior Conservatoire Open Day 8 November 2015 Dance, Drama, Production, Screen WHY RCS? Here are eight very good reasons: NEARLY 2,500 STUDENTS AT ALL AGES AND STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT TOOK PART IN OUR SHORT COURSES IN 2014/2015. 300 COURSES ALL OF WHICH ARE DYNAMIC AND STIMULATING IN DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND SCREEN FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT LEARNERS. 96% SATISFACTION STUDENT EXPERIENCE RATING FOR STUDYING A SHORT COURSE AT RCS IN 2014/2015. 268 TUTORS LECTURERS, GUEST TEACHING ARTISTS AND LEADING PROFESSIONALS IN DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND SCREEN TEACH SHORT COURSES. 65 STUDENTS WHO TOOK PART IN SHORT COURSES WERE ACCEPTED INTO RCS UNDERGRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE DEGREES IN 2014/2015. 2 CAMPUSES PACKED FULL WITH WONDERFUL REHEARSAL, PRACTICE, DESIGN AND WORKSHOP STUDIOS. AS WELL AS THE NEW ATHENAEUM THEATRE, THE CHANDLER STUDIO THEATRE, THE STEVENSON HALL AND THE LEDGER RECITAL ROOM PERFORMANCE VENUES. 45 MINUTES AWAY BY TRAIN TO SCOTLAND’S CAPITAL, EDINBURGH. THE CITY THAT IS ARGUABLY THE ARTS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. MILLIONS OF EXPERIENCES CAN BE GAINED. OUR CAMPUSES ARE AT THE HEART OF AN AWARD- WINNING, CULTURED CITY AND ONLY A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S FINEST THEATRES, MUSIC VENUES, CINEMAS, MUSEUMS AND ART EXHIBITIONS. 4 5 RoyalConservatoireofScotland RCSshortcourses
  • 4. Tell us what you thought about your time with us? The best thing for me, coming from the Borders initially was Glasgow itself! It was so different to where I grew up, it was just such a big bustling city, a very creative city. The people at Short Courses were fantastic. They instil a brilliant work ethic that is still with me to this day, even having worked in London for a while now, means that you can tell if someone has come from RCS. I remember when I initially graduated from RCS and started auditioning in London, I was actually thanked for learning my lines! That’s just something that I wouldn’t have thought twice about thanks to the training that I got at RCS. What advice would you give to others considering applying for a short course? Well from my own experience I would say, do it and have self-belief. What Short Courses tutors taught me was to not take yourself too seriously. Take the job seriously but not yourself. You’ve got to be a person that people want to work with and you have to take ownership of your work. Before applying successfully for the BA Acting programme at RCS, alumnus Jack Lowden studied our weekly drama courses for young people and then enrolled into the audition preparation course. Both equipped him well with the skills required to succeed on the BA Acting programme. After graduating, Jack was cast in an international touring production of Black Watch and played Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire. In 2014, at just 23 years old, he won an Olivier Award for his performance as Oswald in Ibsen’s Ghosts at the Almeida Theatre. This role also saw Jack achieve the Ian Charleson Award for best classical stage performance in Britain by a young actor. This is just a small selection of Jack’s achievements to date and we are confident there will be many more to come. How did you know you wanted to attend our weekly drama classes? I went to high school in the Borders and back then drama wasn’t a subject available at my school. Fortunately, I had a music teacher who was very enthusiastic about school shows. Every year we’d do a musical of very high quality and we all took it very seriously. I don’t really have one of those romantic stories about getting into the profession, I just don’t really remember wanting to do anything else. So I started going to classes when I was 12 years old. JACK LOWDEN Jack is an Olivier award-winning actor, successful on stage, television and film; and it all started here at Short Courses when he was 12 years old. Short Courses Apprentice, Gordon Gow, met with Jack Lowden in London and discussed the impact that RCS Short Courses had on Jack’s life. MEETTHESTUDENTS MEETTHESTUDENTSForfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport Jack in one of the many plays performed whilst at RCS. 6 7 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 5. We asked three current BA Acting students, Nebli Basani (3rd year), Jamie Hughes (2nd year) and Sarah Miele (also 2nd year), what impact Short Courses had on their further studies, confidence and memories. Nebli studied the Contemporary Performance Skills weekly course and took part in Short Courses from the tender age of eight until he was 16 years old. Jamie was part of the weekly drama courses from 14 until 16 years old, before enrolling onto the Acting: Audition Preparation intensive summer school. Sarah attended the drama weekly courses every Saturday whilst in S5 and S6 at secondary school. Sarah also benefitted from Acting: Audition Preparation. All three had great dynamism and worked together on memorable devised pieces. How did you hear about Short Courses at RCS? S: My drama teacher told me about RCS as an option for further education, which is when I decided I wanted to study acting. I started researching and realised there were ways I could get involved straight away through Short Courses. How did the short course help you get to where you are now? J: The courses that I took gave me confidence in my abilities and showed me that there were alternatives to the traditional university routes that most of my friends were considering. N: I really learnt how to collaborate and work with others in a creative atmosphere. They helped by widening my experience of working with others in workshops, as well as rehearsal environments. S: It opened doors that would have otherwise been closed to me. It gave me the chance to work with amazing tutors and directors and see what the School of Drama had to offer. What are your fond memories of your time at Short Courses? J: Performing to a sold out audience on the Olivier stage at the National Theatre in London … and every weekend that I spent with like- minded, creative friends. N: I will always remember waking up early on a Saturday to spend time with what was a second family. I will never forget that feeling. S: There are loads! But performing a show about child refugees and unaccompanied minors called Fugee to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament stands out. Within the BA Acting programme, what has been your highlight to date? N: My highlight to date has to be taking The Merchant of Venice to Taiwan on an international tour. We spent one week there. It was a life- changing and altering experience and a real adventure. MEETTHESTUDENTS TASTE FOR THE DRAMATIC MEETTHESTUDENTSComealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays Nebli and Sarah in Fugee by Abi Morgan at RCS in 2009 These three leading lights were all accepted onto the RCS BA Acting degree programme after studying weekly drama classes with Short Courses. 9 RoyalConservatoireofScotland 8
  • 6. MUSICAL TEAM THEATRE MEETTHEMUSICALTHEATRETEAM Claire McKenzie Composer and Musical Director Claire graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with an undergraduate degree in Composition and a Masters Degree in Musical Direction. As a composer, Claire has written for several productions at the Citizens Theatre, including Hansel and Gretel, Divided City and Beauty and the Beast. Claire is co-founder of Noisemaker, a musical theatre production company. In 2013 Noisemaker produced two new musicals, both of which had successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Claire was nominated for a BAFTA New Talent Award for Original Music in 2012 and teaches on the musical theatre programme of the Junior Conservatoire. Scott Gilmour Actor and Writer Scott trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and since graduating in 2012, has worked throughout the UK for companies including The National Theatre of Scotland, The Royal Lyceum, Chichester Festival Theatre, Clerkenwell Films, Dundee Rep, Channel 4 and BBC Scotland. Scott’s work as an actor has encompassed a variety of theatre, film and TV and continues to inform his work and practice as a writer and teacher. As a book-writer and lyricist, he strives to create stories that harness music and songs as a method of storytelling whilst also challenging the expectations that come with them. Alongside his writing partner, Claire McKenzie, Scott has produced several award-winning pieces of music theatre that have played across the UK (The Roundhouse, Assembly, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Arcola Theatre, The Arches) and further afield. Stephen Arden Director and Choreographer Stephen trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and tutors with the Short Courses department, specialising in musical theatre. He has planned and delivered several of the musical theatre intensive weekends as well as musical theatre for adult learners. Still a working actor, Stephen is well versed in the process of creating new work and has worked with BBC Scotland and Scottish Opera. He has performed in the Scottish premiere of Spring Awakening and Elegies for Angels Punks & Raging Queens at the Tron. He has also just performed in Avenue Q on the UK musical tour. MEETTHEMUSICALTHEATRETEAM We all know about Cats, Singin’ in the Rain and High School Musical, but do you want to be in them? Meet the team that can help you get there. 11 RoyalConservatoireofScotland 10 Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
  • 7. Financial Support Available Visit: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses/financialsupport Here you will find information on bursaries and scholarships, including the James McAvoy Drama Scholarship and the Agnes Allan Bursary. How to Pay You can pay online via our secure payment system or call us on +44 (0)141 270 8213 and we can take a card payment over the phone if you prefer. Apply Online Visit: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses Select the course you want and click “book now”. Booking Deadlines Applications for short courses should be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the start date and places for the majority of courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for intensive summer schools and credit-rated short courses should be submitted no later than four weeks before the start date. Please note that some of these courses require you to take part in an audition or interview process. APPLYING FOR A COURSE IS EASY: HOWTOAPPLY JADE LOUDEN We are committed and passionate about supporting people in achieving their creative ambitions. One of the access projects in which we connect with young people to discover and develop their talents is through the Entry to the Creative Industries schools programme. Entry to the Creative Industries (ETTCI) is a secondary schools programme run by RCS that offers tailored, practical support to pupils who are interested in progressing in the performing or production arts.   Jade Louden is an example of just how successful ETTCI is and what opportunities are available whilst on the programme and the doors it opens. Jade participated in developmental activities including application writing sessions, day events within the Royal Conservatoire, interview preparation courses and individual mentoring.  These enabled Jade to fully understand BA Production Arts and Design requirements, as well as begin to explore her own areas of interest within the arts and design. MEETTHESTUDENTSRCSshortcourses “I can’t imagine I would have been able to audition and get into RCS to study the BA PAD without the support, coaching, mentoring and skills development. ” Jade was successful in securing the Drama at 60 Scholarship and is now studying the BA Production Arts and Design degree after participating in Entry to the Creative Industries and Short Courses. 12 13 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 8. ROYALCONSERVATOIREOFSCOTLANDCOMPANIES ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND COMPANIES NEW ROYALCONSERVATOIREOFSCOTLANDCOMPANIES RCS Contemporary Dance Youth Company For ages 12 — 17 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 £520 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm This is a fun and energetic way to develop your techniques as a contemporary dancer. The class is open to beginners as well as more experienced dancers, and will be led by Paul Smethurst, lecturer in dance and former member of the Matthew Bourne New Adventures Company. RCS Contemporary Dance Company 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 £520 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Paul Smethurst will also be leading this company and providing the opportunity for experienced dancers to develop their performance skills and techniques by joining our new dance company. RCS Ballet Company 25 October 2015 — 27 March 2016 £600 Sundays, 12pm — 3pm Our new programme, developed in collaboration with Scottish Ballet, will provide opportunities for ballet dancers to develop their skills and knowledge of dance repertoire by participation in this production based course. RCS Musical Theatre Company 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 £780 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm We have introduced this company to allow talented performers to develop skills in acting, singing and dancing through rehearsal of a range of existing musical theatre repertoire. Performances will focus on reviews and full length productions, and the programme will be led by industry specialists and guest lecturers. RCS Young Theatre Company 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 £520 Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm This exciting company will focus on rehearsal and performance of existing repertoire, with opportunities to perform in a range of contexts and productions. RCS Theatre Company for Adults 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 £780 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm Our energetic new theatre company will focus on the rehearsal and development of existing material, providing opportunities for talented performances to work as an ensemble to present various styles of performance and production. Forfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport Paul Smethurst Rehearsal Director and Character Principal in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake This year we are delighted to introduce our new Royal Conservatoire of Scotland performance companies. These dynamic groups will rehearse weekly and work towards productions throughout the year. The companies will be led by industry professionals and acclaimed RCS lecturers, providing an opportunity for talented performers to develop and maintain their skills in a performance context. 14 15 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 9. DANCE Using the award-winning facilities at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks, our dance courses include weekly RAD ballet classes for children from the age of five, to week-long summer schools for students who want to study dance at a professional level. Many of our courses are delivered in partnership with Scottish Ballet and feature teaching staff including Head of the Modern Ballet degree programme, Kerry Livingstone. DANCE Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays DANCE 16 17 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 10. WEEKLY COURSES Adult learners DANCE|ADULTLEARNERSWEEKLY RCS Contemporary NEW Dance Company 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 £520 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm This course provides an opportunity for experienced dancers to develop their performance skills and technique by joining our new company. It will be led by Paul Smethurst, lecturer in dance and former member of the Matthew Bourne New Adventures Company. RCS Ballet Company NEW 25 October 2015 — 27 March 2016 £600 Sundays, 12pm — 3pm Our new programme, delivered in collaboration with Scottish Ballet, will provide opportunities for ballet dancers to develop their skills in performance by participation in this production-based course. WEEKEND COURSES Adult learners Introduction to NEW Contemporary Dance 13 — 14 February 2016 £115 10am — 5pm Students have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the techniques in contemporary dance. The course is suitable for complete beginners and intermediates. Contemporary NEW Choreography 16 — 17 April 2016 £115 10am — 5pm Our Contemporary Choreography course will cover the techniques and devices associated with contemporary choreography, providing students with the chance to develop ensemble material. Introduction to NEW Dance Therapy 11 — 12 June 2016 £115 10am — 5pm Students will have the opportunity to develop understanding and practice of dance/movement therapy. The content will include therapy process and the techniques associated with the practice. ADULTLEARNERSWEEKEND|DANCE Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses “A professional and focused course which has helped me continue with my dancing development in a fun but challenging environment. ”Modern Ballet student, 2015 18 19 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 11. DANCE|CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLY CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLYANDWEEKEND|DANCE Royal Academy of Dance For ages 5 — 17 Weekly during the academic year August 2015 — June 2016 The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet syllabus is one of the world’s most respected dance training programmes. RAD ballet students work within 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 RAD classes are taught by a RAD-certified teacher and take place in our specialist dance spaces at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks. When can I join? Students can join the ballet classes at the start of Terms 1, 2 and 3. Where can I buy a ballet uniform? Ballet uniforms can be bought directly from the RCS supplier, The Dance Lodge: www.thedancelodge.co.uk N.B Exam fees are additional and are not included in these tuition fees. Pre-Primary | age 5+ £245 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 4.30pm — 5.15pm Primary | age 6+ £245 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 Thursdays, 4.30pm — 5.15pm Grade 1 | age 7+ £325 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 Thursdays, 6pm — 7pm Grade 2 | age 8+ £325 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 Wednesdays, 6.15pm — 7.15pm Grade 3 | age 9+ £325 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 5.15pm — 6.15pm Grade 4 | age 10+ £325 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 7.30pm Intermediate Foundation | age 11+ £410 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 7.45pm — 9pm Intermediate | age 12+ £410 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 Wednesdays, 4.45pm — 6pm Advanced Foundation | age 14+ £490 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 Wednesdays, 7.15pm — 8.45pm WEEKLY COURSES Children and young people WEEKEND COURSES Children and young people In 2014, our RAD students achieved a 100% pass rate in their exams with 93% at merit. RCS Contemporary NEW Dance Youth Company For ages 12 — 17 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 £520 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm This is a fun and energetic way to develop your technique as a contemporary dancer. The class is open to beginners as well as more experienced dancers. There will be opportunities to participate in contemporary dance performance. Dance Theatre Fusion NEW For ages 12 — 17 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 £520 Saturdays, 11.30am — 1.30pm This class will cover a range of dance styles including street dance, lyrical hip hop, contemporary dance and dance theatre. There will be opportunities to participate in performance. Introduction to NEW Choreography For ages 12 — 17 13 February 2016 £55 10am — 5pm This course will provide an opportunity to discover the techniques and devices applied in choreography. RCSshortcourses 20 21 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 12. DRAMA RCS has been teaching drama for over sixty years now and is Scotland’s top performing arts training centre. Short Courses offers you the opportunity to access our teachers and resources on a part-time basis. Whether you are a complete beginner, who aspires to study acting, or you have a child who dreams of being on the stage, we have drama short courses suitable for every age and stage of ability. DRAMA Forfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport DRAMA 22 23 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 13. DRAMA|ADULTLEARNERSWEEKLY WEEKLY COURSES Adult learners Drama for Beginners — Theatre Skills £215 1 September — 8 December 2015 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Drama for Beginners — Devising Skills £150 12 January — 22 March 2016 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Drama for Beginners — Acting with Text £140 19 April — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Acting 1 £780 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm Acting 2 £780 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 6pm — 9pm Introduction to Directing | NEW £155 12 January — 22 March 2016 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm RCS Musical Theatre Company | NEW £780 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm Acting for Camera 1 £370 2 September 2015 — 9 December 2015 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm Acting for Camera 2 | NEW £370 2 September 2015 — 9 December 2015 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm Introduction to Playwriting £155 21 April — 23 June 2016 Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Contemporary Performance Skills £520 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm RCS Theatre Company | NEW £780 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 Thursdays, 6pm — 9pm Introduction to Musical Directing | NEW £155 13 January — 22 March 2016 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm The Actor-Musician | NEW £275 5 September — 10 October 2015 Saturdays, 10am — 5pm Acting Skills for Adults with £320 Learning Difficulties 13 January — 22 June 2016 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm WEEKEND COURSES Adult learners Introduction to Accents £65 Saturday 12 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Public Speaking with Confidence £65 Saturday 19 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Preparing Drama Pupils for Audition £65 Saturday 26 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Devised Theatre | NEW £115 10 — 11 October 2015, 10am — 5pm The Actor’s Voice £115 17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Acting: Shakespeare £115 7 — 8 November 2015, 10am — 5pm Stage Combat £115 21 — 22 November 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Acting for Screen | NEW £115 5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Directing | NEW £115 16 — 17 January 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Drama Therapy | NEW £115 5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Alexander Technique for Performance £115 5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Acting for Screen | NEW £115 5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Physical Theatre | NEW £115 12 — 13 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Solo Contemporary Performance £115 19 — 20 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre: Dance £115 26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Acting: Modern Classics £115 26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Acting: Contemporary £115 16 — 17 April 2016, 10am — 5pm Performing Brecht | NEW £115 30 April — 1 May 2016, 10am — 5pm Creating Workshops for Young People £65 Saturday 7 May 2016, 10am — 5pm The Theatre Voice £115 14 — 15 May 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Alexander Technique | NEW £115 4 — 5 June 2016, 10am — 5pm “It stimulates creativity and builds your confidence to try new things in a positive learning environment. ”Adult Contemporary Performance Skills student, 2015 ADULTLEARNERSWEEKEND|DRAMA Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays 24 25 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 14. Every Saturday September 2015 — June 2016 Core drama classes are suitable for all children who love drama and classes start for children in Primary 1. Classes are led by experienced tutors who love working with young people and are experienced drama practitioners. The classes focus on a combination of the development of original material and existing repertoire, with some opportunities for performance throughout the year. When can I start drama classes? Classes run from August to June and are split into four terms. It is best if you join a class at the start of any term to get the most from the experience. Do I need any drama experience to join? No, all ages and stages of development are welcome to join us. The classes are completely open access and there is no audition process. Where do classes happen? Our weekly core drama classes take place at both our Renfrew Street and Wallace Studios campuses. Primary 1 — 2 Drama £390 Saturdays, 9.30am — 11am 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Primary 3 — 4 Drama £390 Saturdays, 9.30am — 11am 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Primary 5 — 6 Drama £520 Saturdays, 9.30am — 11.30am 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Primary 7 Drama £520 Saturdays, 9.30am — 11.30am 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Primary 3 — 4 Musical Theatre | NEW £390 Saturdays, 11.15am — 12.45pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Primary 5 — 7 Musical Theatre | NEW £390 Saturdays, 11.45am — 1.15pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 S1 — 2 Drama £950 Saturdays, 10am — 3pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 S3 Drama £950 Saturdays, 10am — 3pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 S4 Drama £1,020 Saturdays, 10am — 4pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 S5 Drama £1,020 Saturdays, 10am — 4pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 S6 Drama £1,020 Saturdays, 10am — 4pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 18 — 21 Drama | NEW £1,020 Saturdays, 10am — 4pm 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 DRAMA|COREDRAMACLASSES CORE DRAMA CLASSES Adults, children and young people “Really excellent course for giving children confidence, expanding their imagination, making them thinking creatively about current world circumstances. ”Parent of a child at Weekly Drama, 2015 Every Saturday afternoon September 2015 — June 2016 After core drama classes, secondary school aged students have the opportunity to take a choice class in the afternoon. Choice classes allow you to study a specialist subject such as: Musical Theatre, Film- making, Devised Theatre or Acting with Text. During these afternoon classes, you work with expert tutors who have in-depth knowledge about each of the specialisms. Acting with Text Are you more into Shakespeare than 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. CHOICE DRAMA CLASSES Children and young people WEEKENDCOURSESANDCHOICEDRAMACLASSES|DRAMA WEEKEND COURSES Children and young people Acting: Audition Preparation for Young People For ages 12 — 17 13 — 14 February 2016 £110 10am — 5pm Acting: Mock Audition for Young People For ages 12 — 17 26 — 27 March 2016 £110 10am — 5pm 27 RoyalConservatoireofScotland 26 Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses
  • 15. EVENING DRAMA CLASSES Children and young people | NEW DRAMA|EVENINGCLASSES Join our Continuous Professional Development sessions for BA and MA Musical Theatre and BA Acting graduates. This year, we will offer CPD sessions for our BA Musical Theatre, MA Musical Theatre and BA Acting graduates. These sessions will focus on skills maintenance in voice, movement, dance and performance. The dates of these sessions are as follows: Saturday, October 24, 2015 £50 Saturday, November 21, 2015 £50 Saturday, February 13, 2016 £50 Saturday, March 26, 2016 £50 Saturday, May 14, 2016 £50 GRADUATEPROGRAMME|DRAMA GRADUATE PROGRAMME Adult learners | NEW Limitless — for young people with an ASD For ages 12 — 17 2 September 2015 — 22 June 2016 £520 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm This weekly class is for young people with an autistic spectrum disorder. Through interactive storytelling and visual imagery, this course will help you to develop your social and communication, 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 have fun. RCS Young Theatre Company For ages 12 — 17 3 September 2015 — 23 June 2016 £520 Thursdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm We are delighted to introduce our new theatre company for young people. This company will focus on development and performance of existing material. There will be opportunities to participate in performance and production. S4 — S6 Musical Theatre 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 £520 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Develop your skills in acting, singing and dance during this course. The course will focus on the performance and production of existing musical theatre repertoire. “Short Courses is at the heart of the RCS pre-Higher Education training, particularly in a multi-disciplinary art form like musical theatre where a high level of skill is required to engage and compete. Short Courses offers multiple opportunities that allow growth and creativity to support multi-skilled artists and storytellers in their development. ”Michael Howell, Musical Theatre Co-ordinator and Lecturer 28 29 RoyalConservatoireofScotland RCSshortcourses
  • 16. MUSIC With over 30 music short courses running this year, we are proud to offer opportunities for part-time learners of all ages the chance to learn with RCS expert teaching staff. Whether you have always fancied learning to play the guitar, or you are a music teacher looking for professional development opportunities, our range of short courses will cater for all your learning needs. MUSIC Forfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport MUSIC 30 31 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 17. MUSIC|ADULTLEARNERSWEEKLY WEEKLY COURSES Adult learners Royal Conservatoire Singers £120 22 October 2015 — 23 March 2016 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm At the end of this course you will participate in a public concert. Royal Conservatoire £110 Community Orchestra | NEW 20 April — 22 June 2016 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm At the end of this course you will participate in a public concert. Introduction to Sibelius | NEW £150 22 October — 9 December 2015 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Introduction to Musical Direction | NEW £155 13 January — 23 March 2016 Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm Orchestration and Arranging | NEW £125 21 October — 9 December 2015 Tuesdays, 6pm — 9pm WEEKEND COURSES Adult learners Preparing Music Pupils for Audition £65 Sunday, 27 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Singing | NEW £115 10 — 11 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Gaelic Song | NEW £95 23 — 24 January 2016, 10am — 4pm Introduction to Opera | NEW £115 30 — 31 January 2016, 10am — 5pm Composing for Film | NEW £115 6 — 7 February 2016, 10am — 5pm Conducting for Ensemble £115 13 — 14 February 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Musical Directing | NEW £115 20 — 21 February 2016, 10am — 5pm Classical Singing | NEW £115 20 — 21 February 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Pit Musicianship | NEW £115 19 — 20 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Spring String Fling | NEW £115 26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Baroque Music | NEW £115 26 — 27 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Celtic Harp | NEW £115 9 — 10 April 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Songwriting | NEW £115 23 — 24 April 2016, 10am — 5pm “Thank you so much for such an educational and inspirational day. The student musicians were amazing too... being perfectly honest I have never been much of a brass fan until today, but now my perception has been completely changed. What GORGEOUS music! ”Conducting for Ensemble student, 2015 ADULTLEARNERSWEEKEND|MUSIC Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays 32 33 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 18. MUSIC|CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLY Popular Music NEW For ages 12 — 17 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 £520 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm We are delighted to introduce our new Popular Music course which will provide you with the opportunity to develop your performance skills both as a soloist and in an ensemble. Grade 5 Music Theory For ages 12 — 17 2 September — 9 December 2015 £190 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8pm Improve your knowledge of music theory throughout this course. The classes will equip you with the skills necessary to sit the ABRSM Grade 5 theory exam. NB Exam fee is not included in the cost of RCS course tuition. Composing for Film NEW and Video Games For ages 12 — 17 13 January — 23 March 2016 £155 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm This course is designed to provide any budding composers with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and practice the techniques and devices used to compose for film and video games. Aspiring Conductor For ages 12 — 17 10 January 2016 £55 Sunday, 10am — 5pm 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. Aspiring Performer For ages 12 — 17 8 May 2016 £55 Sunday, 10am — 5pm Taught by Classic FM’s Music Teacher of the Year 2012, Stephen West, this one-day course aims to both motivate and inspire you as a young woodwind player, as well as build your confidence in performing. WEEKLY COURSES Children and young people WEEKEND COURSES Children and young people CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKEND|MUSIC Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses 34 35 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 19. PRODUCTION PRODUCTION Theatre production is an exciting and vibrant, varied specialism. The skills required for a career in this industry are in great demand in the UK. We offer courses in this discipline throughout the year, aimed at both beginners and professionals seeking further development. We ran the first RCS credit-rated production short course in prosthetics in 2015. RCSshortcourses PRODUCTION 36 37 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 20. WEEKEND COURSES Adult learners WEEKLY COURSES Children and young people WEEKEND COURSES Children and young people PRODUCTION|ADULT,CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLYANDWEEKEND Introduction to Costume £115 5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Prop-making £115 23 — 24 January 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Lighting £115 6 — 7 February 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Set Design £115 5 — 6 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Sound £115 19 — 20 March 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Scenic Art £115 16 — 17 April 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Prosthetics £115 14 — 15 May 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Stage Make-up | NEW £115 11 — 12 June 2016, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Pyrotechnics £150 TBC. Please check the RCS website Technical Theatre and Production Arts, £520 age 12 — 17 | NEW 5 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Saturdays, 11.30am — 1.30pm Zombie Fest: Introduction to £110 Make Up for Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW 31 October — 1 November 2015 10am — 5pm ADULT,CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLYANDWEEKEND|PRODUCTION Forfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport “This course helped me understand the industry and equipped me with the skills to make the props that I have actually seen in theatre productions and films. ”Introduction to Prop-making student, 2014 39 RoyalConservatoireofScotland 38
  • 21. SCREEN If you are keen to burst into the film industry or improve your existing skill set to help you progress in your studies or career, our screen short courses can help. SCREEN Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays SCREEN 40 41 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 22. WEEKLY COURSES Adult learners WEEKEND COURSES Adult learners SCREEN|ADULTLEARNERSWEEKLYWEEKEND Film-making | NEW £215 2 September — 9 December 2015 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Introduction to Screen-writing £155 13 January — 23 March 2016 Wednesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Introduction to Film-making | NEW £115 26 — 27 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Screen-writing | NEW £115 28 — 29 November 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to Editing | NEW £115 27 — 28 February 2016, 10am — 5pm WEEKLY COURSES Children and young people WEEKEND COURSES Children and young people Film-making, age 12 — 17 | NEW £520 1 September 2015 — 21 June 2016 Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 8.30pm Zombie Fest: Make a Horror Film, £55 age 12 — 17 | NEW Saturday 31 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Introduction to TV Presenting, £55 age 12 — 17 | NEW Sunday 14 February 2016, 10am — 5pm “This course is a brilliant learning experience. The tutors managed to create a friendly atmosphere all through the two weeks, encouraging everyone to participate and have fun while learning valuable knowledge about film-making. ”Film-making student, 2014 CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLEWEEKLYANDWEEKEND|SCREEN Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses 42 43 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 23. WIDENING ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION AT RCS TRANSITIONS20/40 Entry to the Creative Industries A fully-funded programme for S5 and S6 pupils who wish to progress within the performing and production arts. To find out more visit rcs.ac.uk/entrycreativeindustries RCSshortcourses ONLINE, DISTANCE AND BLENDED LEARNING Dreaming of a career in performance and production arts and don’t know where to turn to next? Transitions 20/40 offers students fully funded tuition. The only entry requirements are passion, talent and an eligible postcode. visit rcs.ac.uk/transitions2040 Transitions 20/40 is supported by /Transitions 20/40 This year, we are delivering five online, distance and blended learning programmes for delivery in 2015-2016. Professional Practice £100 for Actors This online course will support learners in the progression of their professional practice and engagement. The module will cover a range of aspects including the development of showreels, online presence, CV development, casting and audition preparation. The Scots Tradition in Song £100 The course looks at the tradition of Scots song in the broad context of Scots language, literature and culture. With numerous musical examples, drawn from Professor Fred Freeman’s various CD series, and performed live by some of his favourite singers and players. Production Technology £40 Management and Production Art Design: Interview Preparation This course will provide learners with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the requirements of the degree course and gives guidance on the qualities of a good portfolio and interview, with examples. Drama Audition and £40 Interview Preparation Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the processes of audition and interview at conservatoire level. This course is designed for those wishing to apply for acting or musical theatre programmes. Grade 5 Music Theory £40 Preparation Programme This online programme provides the opportunity to build your music theory skills at your own pace. There will be weekly engagement with a tutor and a range of activities to support your development. ONLINEDISTANCEBLENDEDLEARNING FOCUSWestRCS Entry to the Creative Industries 4544 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 24. RCS CREDIT-RATED SHORT COURSES (CRSC) PARTNERSHIP AWARDS CRSCAWARDS|ADULTLEARNERS CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLE|CRSCAWARDS We offer RCS credit-rated short courses and partnership awards for all stages in production, drama, music, dance and teaching skills. By studying an RCS CRSC you can improve your career chances and also benchmark your learning against recognised standards. For more information and to apply visit rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated RCS CRSC | NEW Foundation Certificate — Music * £3,200 Course commences 25 April 2016 Tuesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer 6pm — 9pm Foundation Certificate — Acting * £3,200 Course commences 26 April 2016 Wednesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer 6pm — 9pm Foundation Certificate — Musical Theatre * £3,200 Course commences 27 April 2016 Thursday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer 6pm — 9pm Foundation Certificate — Modern Ballet * £3,200 Course commences 25 April 2016 Tuesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer 6pm — 9pm Introduction to Actor Training £2,750 6 September 2015 — 25 June 2016 Sunday, 10.30am — 4.30pm * Subject to validation Drama Introduction to Actor Training Acting: Shakespeare | NEW Introduction to Directing Theatre | NEW Music Aspiring Conductor Sound Recording Composition | NEW Piping Production Prosthetics: Stage and Screen Screen Film Lab | NEW Cross-Discipline Arts Leadership and Fundraising RCS CRSC Summer 2016 RCS Foundation Certificates Our new Foundation Certificates provide you with the opportunity to gain an RCS qualification while developing the skills you will need prior to audition for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The courses begin in April 2016 and are delivered in the evenings and weekends on a part-time basis. Partnership Awards visit rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated RCS Traditional Music Graded Examinations (TMGE) Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) Pyrotechnics Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) For more information and to apply visit rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated Forfinancialsupport,visitrcs.ac.uk/financialsupport 46 47 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 25. AUDITION AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION AUDITIONINTERVIEWPREPARATION Dance Modern Ballet £65 26 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Music BMus £75 5 September 2015, 10am — 5pm BEd £60 19 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Production Production Technology Management £135 17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Production Arts and Design £135 24 — 25 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Screen Digital Film and Television £50 Interview Preparation 14 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Drama Contemporary Performance Practice £135 Audition 1 — Preparation | NEW 5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm Contemporary Performance Practice £135 Audition 2 — Mock Audition | NEW 16 — 17 January 2015, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre Audition 1 — Preparation £135 10 — 11 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre Audition 2 — Development £135 31 October — 1 November 2015, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre Audition 3 — £135 Coaching and Re-direction 5 — 6 December 2015, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre Audition 4 — Mock Audition £135 16 — 17 January 2016, 10am — 5pm Acting Audition 1 — Preparation £135 17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Acting Audition 2 — Development £135 21 — 22 November 2015 10am — 5pm Acting Audition 3 — Taking Direction £135 9 — 10 January 2016, 10am — 5pm Acting Audition 4 — Mock Audition £135 23 — 24 January 2016 , 10am — 5pm Acting: Audition Preparation £500 31 August — 4 September 2015, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation £500 31 August — 4 September 2015, 10am — 5pm RCS JUNIOR CONSERVATOIRE Application Deadline — Friday 4 December 2015 for September 2016 intake These courses are designed to support you in preparation for the audition process to enter courses at further education and/or higher education level. The courses will explore how to choose good pieces for audition (where applicable), how to prepare them and will provide an opportunity for a mock audition where constructive feedback is offered. RCS Junior Conservatoire offers specialist and advanced training for committed and talented young people in dance, drama, music, production and screen. We also offer one-to-one lessons, either as a one-off experience or in a series designed for a specific purpose or end, including examination or audition preparation. For further information please contact: shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk RCSJUNIORCONSERVATOIRE Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays Nicola Benedetti Patron, Junior Conservatoire of Music “I want to encourage young people to go on their own creative journeys. Within the Junior Conservatoire there is so much opportunity for the next generation of Scotland’s artists to receive training and support right here at the nation’s conservatoire.” James McAvoy Patron, Junior Conservatoire of Drama “Drama at the Junior Conservatoire will open your mind, it will offer you a magical experience and help you transcend your boundaries. Go for it …” Junior Conservatoire Open Day 7 November 2015 Music Junior Conservatoire Open Day 8 November 2015 Dance, Drama, Production, Screen rcs.ac.uk/juniorconservatoire 49 RoyalConservatoireofScotland 48
  • 26. SUMMER SPRINGAND SCHOOLS AUTUMN AUTUMN,SPRINGANDSUMMERSCHOOLSApplynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses CHILDRENANDYOUNGPEOPLE|AUTUMNANDSPRINGSCHOOLS AUTUMN 2015 Children and young people Naughty but Nice £240 Musical Theatre, age 8 — 12 | NEW 12 — 16 October 2015, 9am — 4pm Modern Ballet, age 4 — 6 | NEW £60 12 — 14 October 2015, 10am — 12pm Modern Ballet, age 7 — 9 | NEW £60 14 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 12pm Modern Ballet, age 10 — 12 | NEW £195 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 4pm Modern Ballet, age 13 — 17 | NEW £195 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 4pm Acting with Text, age 15 — 17 | NEW £240 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Pit Musicianship, age 13 — 17 | NEW £240 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre Performance, £240 age 13 — 17 | NEW 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Composing for Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW £240 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Making a Horror Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW £240 12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 5pm Rock School, age 12 — 17 | NEW £240 12 — 16 October 2015, 9am — 4pm SPRING 2016 Children and young people Chocolate Factory £240 Musical Theatre, age 8 — 12 | NEW 4 — 8 April 2016, 9am — 4pm Modern Ballet, age 4 — 6 £60 4 — 6 April 2016, 10am — 12pm Modern Ballet, age 7 — 9 £60 6 — 8 April 2016, 10am — 12pm Modern Ballet, age 10 — 12 £195 4 — 8 April 2016, 10am — 4pm Modern Ballet, age 13 — 17 £195 11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 4pm Pit Musicianship, age 13 — 17 | NEW £240 11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm Acting Performance, age 13 — 17 | NEW £240 11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm Musical Theatre Performance, £240 age 13 — 17 | NEW 11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm Rock School, age 8 — 12 | NEW £240 11 — 15 April 2016, am — 4pm Eclipse, Spring Art and Drama, £240 age 8 — 11 | NEW 11 — 15 April 2016, 10am — 5pm 50 51 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 27. Production Stage Production age 12 — 17 Set and Costume Design age 12 — 17 Screen Film-making age 12 — 17 Get into Screen age 12 — 17 SUMMER 2016 Adult learners Dance Modern Ballet Contemporary Dance Choreography Drama Acting: Audition Preparation Acting for Camera Acting: Improvisation Acting: Radio and Voiceover Technique Acting: Radio Drama Acting: Realism Acting: Shakespeare Creating Theatre for Children Contemporary Performance Introduction to Actor Training Introduction to Directing Theatre Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation Music Brass Cello Continuo Clinic Classical Singing Composition Conducting Skills Gamelan Introduction to Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Jazz with Tommy Smith Kodaly Musicianship Making Music with Pre-School Children Making Music with Dementia Care Piano Piping Popular Music Saxophone Scottish Music Sound Recording Wind Chamber Music Production Design: Set and Costume Prosthetics: Stage and Screen Lighting Prop-making Screen Cinematography on Location Directing for Screen Making a Short Film Teaching Skills Teaching Performing Arts in Prison Teaching Classical Singing Cross-Discipline Edinburgh International Festival: Developing Artistic Entrepreneurship SUMMERSCHOOLS2016|ADULTLEARNERS SUMMER 2016 Children and young people Dance Modern Ballet age 4 — 6 Modern Ballet age 7 — 9 Contemporary Dance | NEW age 12 — 17 Dance Technique age 12 — 17 Modern Ballet age 10 — 12 Modern Ballet age 13 — 14 Dance Fusion age 12 — 17 Performance | NEW Get into Dance age 15 — 17 Drama We Could be Heroes age 5 — 7 Happily Ever After age 8 — 11 Playlist to your Life age 12 — 14 Drama and Autism age 12 — 17 Musical Theatre age 8 — 11 Musical Theatre age 12 — 14 Musical Theatre age 15 — 17 Musical Theatre: Live Production age 12 — 17 Acting with Text age 12 — 14 Acting with Text age 15 — 17 Devised Theatre age 15 — 17 Get into Drama age 15 — 17 Music Creatures from the Deep age 3 — 4 Pack a Bag age 5 — 7 Junkyard Jam age 8 — 11 Accordion age 12 — 17 Bassoon age 12 — 17 Brass age 12 — 17 Classical Guitar age 12 — 17 Get into Music age 12 — 17 Harp age 12 — 17 Jazz with Tommy Smith age 12 — 17 National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland age 12 — 17 Percussion age 12 — 17 Piano age 12 — 17 Popular Music age 12 — 17 Saxophone | NEW age 12 — 17 Strings age 12 — 17 Violin age 12 — 17 Orchestral Music age 16 — 18 ADULTLEARNERS|SUMMERSCHOOLS2016 In 2016, we will be offering another dynamic season of summer schools. Further information will be available from August 2015 at rcs.ac.uk/summer Dates will be confirmed in August 2015. Please check our website for details of tutors and detailed course information. rcs.ac.uk/summer Comealongtoouropendays,visitrcs.ac.uk/scopendays “My summer course was fantastic – I met amazing friends and learned so much from the tutor, I will definitely apply again next summer! ”Acting with Text student, 2014 52 53 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
  • 28. FINANCIALSUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT We want to ensure that as many people as possible can access the performing and production arts learning and teaching that is offered at RCS through Short Courses. Agnes Allan Bursary This bursary can offer some financial support to anyone, regardless of age or stage of development, and right across the RCS subject areas of dance, drama, music, production, screen and teaching skills. James McAvoy Drama Scholarships BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did. Applicants must be 25 years or under, solely applying for a drama course and a resident in Scotland. Drama at 60 Scholarships For promising theatre and screen practitioners, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship. It is specifically for people who want to develop their skills with RCS, and are considering further study or a career in the performing or production arts in the future. Deadline for applications is Monday 24 August 2015. Further details on each of these three schemes can be found online: rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses/financialsupport Inclusive. Dynamic. Committed. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland welcomes a diverse population of students and staff. We believe that excellence can be achieved through recognising and celebrating the value of every individual. We are committed to promoting equality in all of our activities and aim to provide a vibrant performing, learning, teaching, working and research environment that respects the diversity of students and staff, enabling them to achieve their full potential, contribute fully and to derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in the life of the Conservatoire and beyond. We are committed to equality of opportunity both as an education institution and as an employer. Equality of opportunity means striving to ensure that no student or member of staff receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, actual or perceived religion or belief, sex and actual or perceived sexual orientation. Applynowatrcs.ac.uk/shortcourses FINANCIALSUPPORT 54 55 RoyalConservatoireofScotland
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