Production Arts and Design Interview Preparation
Production Arts and Design Interview Preparation
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Overview
This short course is for people age 16+ who are interested in applying to the BA Production Arts and Design programme at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. It is designed and led by experienced Production lecturers and aims to support your preparation for the interview process.
There is a vast array of possible ‘back-stage’ employment opportunities in theatre. These range from set and costume designer roles to workshop-based practitioner roles such as model-making, carpentry, costume making, prosthetics and scenic painting.
This two day course (9th November AND 23rd November) gives practical advice for those wishing to apply for the BA Production Arts and Design programme, focusing on areas such as building a personal portfolio and covering what to expect from the interview tasks that are required when applying to our undergraduate programmes in production. Areas such as developing a concept, what to show and what to leave out, research, and creative development will be included.
By the end of the course you should have:
- Improved your understanding of the BA Production Arts and Design programme at RCS
- Developed an understanding of the entry requirements for a programme of study in production arts and design and how to prepare for the interview itself
- Been offered advice on developing existing personal art portfolios in order to best represent your abilities at interview
- Undertaken script-analysis activities which will help support your preparation for application
Although this course specifically prepares students for interview at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, it provides skills and experience transferable to other contexts.
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£185
Date:
Saturday 9th and 23rd November
Time:
10am - 4pm
Venue:
Wallace Studios, 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR
Course Information
There are no entry requirements for this open access course.
This course will focus on the application process for the Production Arts and Design degree, and as a result, would be most beneficial for those at point of application.
Students do not need to have previous experience. Students should show up to class eager to learn and take part.
If you have any questions about this class or the support we can offer, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
In advance of the sessions we ask that students:
- Observe a theatrical production of your choice – this could be a recorded production streamed for TV or the internet.
- Please bring in and be prepared to show any relevant examples of your current portfolio/work to the relevant session. This should include any physical pieces (or photographs) or work you have completed or are working on
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.
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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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