Category: Fair Access

Curious About Film Club

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 CURIOUS ABOUT FILM 

Part of the Fair Access ‘Get Into’ Series

A group of people discussing film in a room.

When: 7 monthly sessions on Tuesdays from September 2022 to March 2023
Where: GMAC Cinema, 5th Floor, 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD

Curious About Film is a monthly film club for people who want to explore and engage with film. You will watch and talk about film, get some hands on practical experience of cameras, dabble with animation and sound design and learn about all the different jobs in the film industry. You will get the chance to design your own film festival and programme your own cinema screening event – so you can experience film in all it’s glory!

Workshops and activity will take place at GMAC Film in central Glasgow – with the final screening at Glasgow Film Theatre. This programme of workshops is part of the RCS’s ‘Get Into’ series and is being delivered partnership with GMAC Film and Fair Access at the RCS.

Workshop Dates:

  • 13 September
  • 11 October
  • 8 November
  • 6 December
  • 10 January 2023
  • 7 February 2023
  • 7 March 2023

* Applications now closed *

Curious About Film: A partnership with GMAC Film, RCS Fair Access and Glasgow Film.

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Get Into: Production (Glasgow)

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 GET INTO: PRODUCTION (GLASGOW) 

Open Day for 16+ and Twilight Session for Teachers

A group of people working in a production studio, painting and referring to technical drawings

Think the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is just about acting and music? Think again!

Come and find out about our incredibly versatile and hands-on undergraduate Production Programmes. There are two available streams: Production Arts and Design and Production Technology and Management.

Production is a vital part of any live event. Our aim is to train young people for a wide range of careers across theatre, TV, film, music concerts, live events and beyond.

Did you know? 

  • Woodwork can lead to a career in Set Construction
  • Art & Design can lead to working as a Scenic Artist or Prop Maker
  • Fashion and Textiles can lead to being a Costume Maker
  • Physics and Computing can lead to careers in Lighting, Sound and Theatre Technology

Find out the pathways from school and college to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Explore our training. Take part in taster workshops. Meet our staff and students.

Event information:

Twilight Tour for
Teachers, Lecturers, DYW
Venue: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Wednesday 7 September
4.30pm – 6.30pm

 Open Day for those
aged 16+
Venue: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Wednesday 21 September
9:15am – 11:45am

Register your interest by clicking the button below:

* Applications now closed *

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Get Into: Production (Ayr)

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 GET INTO: PRODUCTION (AYR) 

Open Day for 16+ and Twilight Session for Teachers

Girl holding a stick with glue dripping from it into pots.

Think the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is just about acting and music? Think again!

Come and find out about our incredibly versatile and hands-on undergraduate Production Programmes. There are two available streams: Production Arts and Design and Production Technology and Management.

Production is a vital part of any live event. Our aim is to train young people for a wide range of careers across theatre, TV, film, music concerts, live events and beyond.

Did you know? 

  • Woodwork can lead to a career in Set Construction
  • Art & Design can lead to working as a Scenic Artist or Prop Maker
  • Fashion and Textiles can lead to being a Costume Maker
  • Physics and Computing can lead to careers in Lighting, Sound and Theatre Technology

Find out the pathways from school and college to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Explore our training. Take part in taster workshops. Meet our staff and students.

Event information:

Twilight Tour for
Teachers, Lecturers, DYW
Venue: The Gaiety, Ayr
Wednesday 14 September
4.30pm – 6.30pm

 Open Day for those
aged 16+
Venue: The Gaiety, Ayr
Wednesday 5 October
9:45am – 11:45am

Register your interest by clicking the button below:

* Applications now closed *

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Call Out for Early Years R&D Opportunity

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 Experimentation Playground 

Making Performance for Tinies

Young girl making drama scene face and hands.

Are you care experienced, estranged or a former Transitions student? Do you like the idea of making performance for tiny people? Would you like to be paid £150 to take part in a week of R&D between 25 and 29 July at RCS?

The Fair Access department is looking for 4 students to take part in a week of R&D focusing on making performance for early years. You will be working alongside 4 care experienced young people aged 18-25 from the Citizens Theatre.

We will be focusing on creative play and the week will be co-led by early years practitioner Corrie McKendrick alongside our Fair Access Manager Jesse Paul and Outreach Officer Louise Brown.

The emphasis of the R&D will be to share skills, explore early years theatre making and create joy. We are keen to hear from people across all disciplines.

If you are interested, please fill in the form below:

* Applications now closed *

Deadline: 8 July 2022 at 5pm

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Bridging Programme: BEd (Music Teaching)

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 BEd BRIDGING PROGRAMME 

Start Date: September 2022

Two young women practicing violin

Are you interested in studying at RCS in music teaching? This Fair Access Bridging Programme aims to enhance your understanding of the educational context of music teaching and in getting you ready to apply.

The core sessions will be based on the Curriculum for Excellence and aim to build understanding of related policies, vocal Leadership, lesson planning and coaching skills. Participants may also be offered optional activities in subjects such as piano accompaniment, music technology and composition. 

This course is aimed at those aged 16+ who are either living in an SIMD1 postcode area or are care experienced or estranged or black, indigenous or person of colour. 

Register your interest by clicking the button below:

* Applications now closed *

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

What It Means To Be Me | Screening and Discussion Feedback

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 What It Means To Be Me 

Screening and Discussion

“So far this project has very much been an experience of discovery and inner expression. I have loved every second and I am excited to work on what’s next” – Estranged UG Student RCS 2022

‘It’s unbelievable to be in a room full of people who get it…I didn’t know I could be somebody that made a film or wrote something’ – RCS CE&E Collective Member 2022

55 people attended our recent screening and discussion event, working across government departments such as The Promise, several local authorities, colleges, Skills Development Scotland, third sector organisations and creative organisations such as Screen Education Scotland. 20 of the attendees have expressed an interest to join a steering group that seeks to develop best practice in supporting care experienced and estranged young people to access the arts through education and career pathways.  

One of our RCS students involved in our projects throughout stated 

“It was amazing different people’s experiences coming together and knowing that you don’t feel alone…how supportive people have become” – RCS Student 2021

One audience member and regular participant acknowledged the impact our projects had had: 

“I’ve been in kinship care since I was 10, and I wasn’t able to communicate who I was until I did projects like these” – Participant 2022

Another audience member spoke for the very first time about their own care experience: 

“I’ve never knowingly met anyone who has this shared experience – and what they were expressing through the film and after, the discussion, was so relatable and familiar” – Audience Member 2022

Being able to track change and improvements through our projects helps us to influence the shape of Widening Access and Widening Participation practice, particularly when it relates to the arts. Perhaps the most significant learning that has come from this year of activity is the necessity to work together to bring about powerful change. In the words of one of our student collaborators:

‘If you help me and I help you – then that is empowerment” – RCS CE&E Collective Member 2022

Find out more about our Fair Access programmes and GMAC Film by clicking the links.

Production Arts Training for Secondary Teachers

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 PRODUCTION ARTS TRAINING 

for Secondary School Teachers Throughout May

Our RCS Production Arts CLPD Sessions are well underway throughout the month of May in partnership with Glasgow City Council’s CREATE. These sessions are aimed at developing secondary teachers’ production art skills and will focus on four key areas of Lighting, Set Design, Costume and Make-up. 

So far, we have received fantastic feedback from our participants:

Lighting

“The entire session was so useful, as a probationer I do a lot of training, and this has been the most valuable one all year!”

“Seeing the resources used by professionals, being inspired to use the process in my learning and teaching. New ideas!!”

“Fantastic overview, and the time disappeared in an engaging session”

Set Design

“The whole session was excellent, fantastic staff, materials, and venue.  Everything was perfect and I can’t wait to build on this excellent training”

“It feels wonderful to have this connection with RCS and context between secondary and higher education and training”

“I’m doing this whole session at school tomorrow with my class – they’ll love it!”

We look forward to seeing the rest of you at our sessions in Costume and Makeup  and hope to be able to offer further sessions of a similar nature in the near future.

Apply Now To Become A Fair Access Ambassador!

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 FAIR ACCESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME 

September 2022 through to Summer 2023

⭐️ Applications are now open for our Fair Access Ambassador programme ⭐️

Young people sitting chatting in student area

 What is Fair Access? 

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is an inclusive and diverse environment. We want to encourage as many people as possible, regardless of their background, to get involved with the performing and production arts. The Fair Access department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland run two programmes – Transitions and WACI – alongside our Fair Access Outreach and Partnership programme. 📽 Watch more here.

 The work of Fair Access Ambassadors 

Our Ambassadors work alongside our staff to help promote and provide information on opportunities around entering into the performing and production arts and our Fair Access activities and events within their local schools and communities. In return, our Ambassadors gain experience within the arts sector, working with people, and developing teamwork and communication skills alongside bespoke training opportunities.

 About you! 

The Ambassador programme is aimed at those aged 16+ who are passionate about the performing and production arts. You will meet the WACI eligibility criteria or be a current Transitions student. Checking your emails regularly, having good knowledge in social media, clear communication skills and being comfortable in social situations are an advantage.

 When will I need to be available? 

Aside from normal Ambassador activities, you will be available to attend our Ambassador meetings either at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or via Zoom:

▪️ Residential Weekend: 2 – 4 September
▪️ Meetings: 20 Nov 22, 18 Feb 23 and 17 Jun 23.

 Sounds good, where / how do I sign up? 

Our application form will ask you to fill in your personal details and write a short response to the following questions:

▪️ Why are the arts important?
▪️ How would you promote the arts within your community to young people?
▪️ Why and how would you commit to being a Fair Access Ambassador?

*Alternatively, you can attach a short video (2-3 mins) that answers the questions above.

* Applications now closed *

 Completing you application 

To complete your application we ask that you provide a reference from someone you know who is involved in the arts. This can be a teacher, tutor, community practitioner etc.

* Applications now closed *

Get in touch 

If you require further information or have any questions, get in touch with the team at: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Bridging Programme: Scenic Art

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 BRIDGING PROGRAMME: SCENIC ART 

Start Date: September 2022

Two women working on a set design, painting what looks like huge grubby pipes

Do you enjoy art but think it’s not a proper job – think again! If you’re interested in art and in studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, join our Fair Access Bridging Programme in Scenic Art. 

For those with skills in art/design, either from school, or as a hobby or as part of a community project, this is a practical part-time course that will teach you all about scenic art. There will be a mixture of 1:1 sessions, group work and practical hands-on RCS Production workshops.

This course is aimed at those aged 16+, with a passion for art who are either living in an SIMD1 postcode area or are care experienced or estranged or black, indigenous or person of colour. 

Register your interest by clicking the button below:

* Applications now closed *

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Call Out for Participants: Bass Clef Podcasts

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 BASS CLEF PODCAST 

Call Out for Bass Clef Musicians and Those Who Love Bass Sounds

Graphic - don't really know what it is

In June 2022, artist Emmie McLuskey would like to invite you to take part in two sessions that explore the space between vibration and sound. Emmie is interested in what is at the edge of our perception as humans and wants to think of sound as a full body experience.
The sessions will be about playing with sound, experimenting with what the instruments and equipment can do and making our own sound recordings that will become part of a podcast commissioned by the Fair Access department at RCS.

Emmie is looking for musicians who play bass clef instruments including, but not limited to!

  • Bassoon
  • Contrabassoon
  • Tuba
  • Baritone Sax
  • Trombone
  • Bass Trombone
  • Contra Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Bass Guitar
  • Sousaphone
  • Harp
  • Timpani
  • Cello
  • Double Bass

Or you can also be someone who is interested in playing with bass clef sounds. No experience is required, just bring an open mind and be up for trying something new!
You must be 16+ and able to attend the following sessions at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland from 5-8pm on the following dates:

  • Thursday 2 June
  • Thursday 9 June

* Applications now closed *

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, get in touch with Emma McLuskey at: e.mcluskey@rcs.ac.uk