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SHORT COURSES15|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

DanceAdult learners — weekly courses 18

Adult learners — weekend courses 19

Children and young people — 20 weekly courses

Children and young people — 21 weekend courses

DramaAdult learners — weekly courses 24


Adult learners, children and young people — 26 core drama classes

Children and young people — 27 choice drama classes


Children and young people — 28 evening classes

Adult learners — graduate programme 29

Music Adult learners — weekly courses 32




ProductionAdult learners — weekend courses 38



ScreenAdult learners — weekly courses 42




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/shortcoursesInternationally renowned

actor and musician, Billy Boyd

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Welcome from RCS Transitions 20/40 Ambassador and Alumnus, Billy Boyd.

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Renfrew StreetOur 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 LocksHere 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.

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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 STUDENTSAT ALL AGES AND STAGES OF

DEVELOPMENT TOOK PART IN OUR

SHORT COURSES IN 2014/2015.

300 COURSESALL OF WHICH ARE DYNAMIC AND

STIMULATING IN DANCE, DRAMA,

MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND SCREEN

FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE

AND ADULT LEARNERS.

96% SATISFACTIONSTUDENT EXPERIENCE RATING FOR

STUDYING A SHORT COURSE AT RCS

IN 2014/2015.

268 TUTORSLECTURERS, GUEST TEACHING

ARTISTS AND LEADING

PROFESSIONALS IN DRAMA,

DANCE, MUSIC, PRODUCTION AND

SCREEN TEACH SHORT COURSES.

65 STUDENTSWHO TOOK PART IN SHORT

COURSES WERE ACCEPTED

INTO RCS UNDERGRADUATE

OR POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

IN 2014/2015.

2 CAMPUSESPACKED 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 MINUTESAWAY 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Claire McKenzieComposer and Musical DirectorClaire 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 GilmourActor and WriterScott 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 ArdenDirector and ChoreographerStephen 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.

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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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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/shortcoursesSelect 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:

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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.

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“ 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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RCS Contemporary Dance Youth CompanyFor 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 excit ing company wil l 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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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.

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RCS Contemporary NEW

Dance Company


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 COURSESAdult 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.

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“ 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


Thursdays, 4.30pm — 5.15pm

Grade 1 | age 7+ £325


Thursdays, 6pm — 7pm

Grade 2 | age 8+ £325


Wednesdays, 6.15pm — 7.15pm

Grade 3 | age 9+ £325



Grade 4 | age 10+ £325



Intermediate Foundation | age 11+ £410


Tuesdays, 7.45pm — 9pm

Intermediate | age 12+ £410


Wednesdays, 4.45pm — 6pm

Advanced Foundation | age 14+ £490



WEEKLY COURSESChildren and young people

WEEKEND COURSESChildren 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


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 NEWFor 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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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.

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Drama for Beginners — Theatre Skills £215

1 September — 8 December 2015


Drama for Beginners — Devising Skills £150

12 January — 22 March 2016


Drama for Beginners — Acting with Text £140

19 April — 21 June 2016


Acting 1 £780


Wednesdays, 6pm — 9pm

Acting 2 £780


Tuesdays, 6pm — 9pm

Introduction to Directing | NEW £155



RCS Musical Theatre Company | NEW £780



Acting for Camera 1 £370

2 September 2015 — 9 December 2015


Acting for Camera 2 | NEW £370

2 September 2015 — 9 December 2015


Introduction to Playwriting £155

21 April — 23 June 2016


Contemporary Performance Skills £520



RCS Theatre Company | NEW £780


Thursdays, 6pm — 9pm

Introduction to Musical Directing | NEW £155



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



Introduction to Accents £65

Saturday 12 September 2015, 10am — 5pm

Public Speaking with Confidence £65


Preparing Drama Pupils for Audition £65


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

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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

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Saturdays, 9.30am — 11.30am


Primary 7 Drama £520

Saturdays, 9.30am — 11.30am


Primary 3 — 4 Musical Theatre | NEW £390

Saturdays, 11.15am — 12.45pm


Primary 5 — 7 Musical Theatre | NEW £390



S1 — 2 Drama £950



S3 Drama £950



S4 Drama £1,020



S5 Drama £1,020



S6 Drama £1,020



18 — 21 Drama | NEW £1,020



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“ 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.

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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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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

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Limitless — for young people with an ASD For ages 12 — 17


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


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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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.

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Royal Conservatoire Singers £120

22 October 2015 — 23 March 2016


At the end of this course you will participate

in a public concert.

Royal Conservatoire £110

Community Orchestra | NEW

20 April — 22 June 2016


At the end of this course you will participate

in a public concert.

Introduction to Sibelius | NEW £150

22 October — 9 December 2015


Introduction to Musical Direction | NEW £155



Orchestration and Arranging | NEW £125

21 October — 9 December 2015

Tuesdays, 6pm — 9pm


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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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 TheoryFor 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 GamesFor 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 ConductorFor 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 PerformerFor 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

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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.

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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



Zombie Fest: Introduction to £110

Make Up for Film, age 12 — 17 | NEW

31 October — 1 November 2015

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2 September — 9 December 2015


Introduction to Screen-writing £155



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



Film-making, age 12 — 17 | NEW £520



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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Entry to the Creative IndustriesA 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

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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/transitions2040Transitions 20/40 is supported by

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This year, we are delivering five online, distance and blended learning programmes for delivery in 2015-2016.

Professional Practice £100for 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 £40Management and Production Art Design: Interview Preparation

This course wil l 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 £40Interview 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 £40Preparation 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.

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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 | NEWFoundation Certificate — Music * £3,200

Course commences 25 April 2016

Tuesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer

6pm — 9pm

Foundation Certificate — Acting * £3,200


Wednesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer

6pm — 9pm

Foundation Certificate — Musical Theatre * £3,200


Thursday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer

6pm — 9pm

Foundation Certificate — Modern Ballet * £3,200


Tuesday, weekends, intensive weeks over summer

6pm — 9pm

Introduction to Actor Training £2,750


Sunday, 10.30am — 4.30pm

* Subject to validation

Drama

Introduction to Actor Training

Acting: Shakespeare | NEW

Introduction to Directing Theatre | NEW

Music

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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 CertificatesOur 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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26 September 2015, 10am — 5pm

MusicBMus £75


BEd £60


ProductionProduction Technology Management £135

17 — 18 October 2015, 10am — 5pm

Production Arts and Design £135

24 — 25 October 2015, 10am — 5pm

ScreenDigital 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 CONSERVATOIREApplication 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:

[email protected]

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“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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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


14 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 12pm


12 — 16 October 2015, 10am — 4pm


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


6 — 8 April 2016, 10am — 12pm


4 — 8 April 2016, 10am — 4pm


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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Set and Costume Design age 12 — 17

Screen Film-making age 12 — 17

Get into Screen age 12 — 17

SUMMER 2016Adult 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

MusicBrass

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

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Popular Music

Saxophone

Scottish Music

Sound Recording

Wind Chamber Music

ProductionDesign: 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

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Dance Modern Ballet age 4 — 6

Modern Ballet age 7 — 9

Contemporary Dance | NEW age 12 — 17

Dance Technique age 12 — 17



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:

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

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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

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Further information will be available from August 2015 at

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Dates will be confirmed in August 2015. Please check our website for details of tutors and detailed course information.

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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 BursaryThis 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 ScholarshipsBAFTA-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 ScholarshipsFor 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.

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