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Production Technology and Management Interview Preparation

Production Technology and Management Interview Preparation

Overview

This  short course is for people age 16+ who are interested in applying to the BA Production Technology and Management programme at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Whether you are interested in stage management, lighting, sound or stage technology, this one day course will prepare you for your interview and hopefully make the process seem less daunting.

Designed and led by Ros Maddison, Head of Production, you will examine how to prepare for the Production Technology and Management interview and the associated tasks required as part of the interview process including:

  • The process of applying
  • Preparing your portfolio and personal statement
  • How to prepare for interview questions
  • What to look for in the performance visit Interview Task
  • How to approach the creative response Interview Task

You will also have a chance to have your own individual questions about the application process answered and get feedback on any materials you have prepared for your portfolio.

Although this course specifically prepares students for audition 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:
£90

Date:
16th November

Time:
10am - 4pm

Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB


Course Information

There are no entry requirements for this open access course.

This course will focus on the application process for the Production Technology Management 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.
  • Be prepared to share any relevant examples of your current work or experiences

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.

You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.

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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