Introduction to Costume (16+)
Short Study – Weekend Short Course
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Overview
This short course for people age 16+ will introduce students to the backstage world of the theatre wardrobe. Working in our wardrobe workshop, under the guidance of a Production Arts and Design Lecturer, you will get hands-on experience in producing a small costume item and gain an introductory understanding of these manufacturing methods.
You will develop a theoretical understanding of the wardrobe department’s function in the translation of costume design to realised performance.
Over the weekend, students will engage in a simple practical exercise, designed to represent a condensed version of the costuming process.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work with staff from the BA Production Arts and Design course
- Get introduced to the tools and techniques involved in working in a wardrobe department
- Develop an understanding of the relationship between the costume maker and designer
- Work practically with the facilities used by the BA Production Arts and Design degree students at the Royal Conservatoire
By the end of this short course, you will have gained an understanding of the work that goes on backstage in the wardrobe department from design to performance and gain an insight into studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. You will have learnt something of the important techniques for the costuming process and you will have created a small piece of costume to take with you.
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£180
Date:
22 - 23 March 2025
Time:
Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Venue:
The Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks, 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR
Course Information
This is an open access course and you do not need any previous experience to take part in this course. The course leader will ensure all of the exercises are adapted to your level of experience so you can get as much as possible out of the course.
Further Information
We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in dance, drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James 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.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.
We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.
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Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.
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