Category: Filmmaking

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 ⭐️

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 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

Diversity in Film Open Session

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 DIVERSITY IN FILM OPEN SESSION 

Further Opportunities

On 10 March, RCS Fair Access and Film teams hosted our first Diversity in Film open session in partnership with Africa in Motion Film Festival, Free Lens Collective, Glasgow ANSAR and GMAC Film. It was a dynamic and well-attended afternoon with roundtables and showcases. There were more than 50 delegates and speakers.

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The film industry in Scotland is in a period of growth where there are lots of opportunities for people to progress into film education and the workforce…and here’s how:

  • Transitions is currently recruiting for film students. Watch this video below and apply here. 

 

  • If you are care experienced, you may be eligible for opportunities though GMAC film. Read more here.

    * Applications now closed *

  • You can find out more about the screen industry through Screen Skills here.

What It Means To Be Me | Screening and Discussion

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 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ME 

Care Experienced and Estranged Screening & Discussion

Fair Access and GMAC warmly invite you to an entertaining and inspiring screening and discussion event for people with lived experience of the care system. We will screen a curated programme of short films made by and featuring care experienced and estranged young people.  The short film programme will be followed by a discussion that explores the opportunities for care experienced and estranged young people to engage with the arts.
Two young women looking into film camera
📸 Brian Hartley

When: Thursday 28 April 2022, 5pm – 7pm
Where: GMAC Film Theatre, Fifth Floor, Trongate 103 Glasgow G1 5HD
Cost: Free
For people: who are care experienced, estranged, people who work in care / corporate parenting sector and stakeholders.

* Applications now closed *

 Get In Touch 

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

48 Hour Film Challenge

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 48 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE 

Make a Movie in Just 48 Hours, 2 & 3 April

Fair Access has organised a jam-packed weekend of opportunities to learn about sound and film production. You’ll also be able to find out about the many exciting careers to be had in the creative industries.
Young man with camera zoomed into his eye
📸: Brian Hartley

When: Sat 2 and Sun 3 April 2022, 10am – 4pm
Where: The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Cost: Free
For people aged: 14 – 18

Clap a Clapperboard • Shout Action • Get behind the Camera • Act • Story Board Animate • Write, Document or Tell a Story • Make Noise • Dive in with Hydroponic  Mics • Operate a Boom Pole • Edit • Produce

Try Everything or Try Just One Thing
Absolute Beginners & Beyond Welcome

* Applications now closed *

Hands-on experience combining your tech; your phone, your tablet, your iPad with industry standards: Canon, Sennheiser, Adobe, Ableton, Moog, Soma, Rycote, Røde and Push.

Make a Drama Documentary
An Animation Underscore with Sound FX & Music
Make a Movie in just 48 Hours

 Contact Fair Access 

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

Diversity in Film

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 DIVERSITY IN FILM 

Citizen M, Glasgow, 10 March 2022

A modern meeting room with chalkboard walls.

As part of our ongoing relationship with GMAC Film, we’re delighted to be partners in Diversity in Film, taking place at Citizen M on 10 March 2022.

This event is a collaboration between Fair Access, GMAC, Africa in Motion and the Free lens Collective.  Aimed at teachers, community leaders and arts workers who support Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, Diversity in Film will give an insight into the range of careers possible in Film and TV.  Expect inspiring speakers, screenings, workshops, and conversations.

* Applications now closed *

On The Edge Update

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 ‘On The Edge’ KeyWorker Projections 

A Collaboration with Bash Art Creative

Watch some of the KeyWorker Projection highlights produced by Bash Art Creative in collaboration with the Fair Access Department.

Throughout October and November of this year, a series of large-scale outdoor video installations were used to create creative portraitures and performances to explore the role of key workers, teachers, artists, and people who have made a significant contribution to our lives and communities in these testing times.

The portraits and performance workshops took place across Glasgow in localities such as Castlemilk, Drumchapel, Milton and Easterhouse. It was fantastic to see so many people come out and get involved with the project within their local communities.

Coming up next

You can get involved with our new workshops in 2022 if you live in Castlemilk and are interested in performance. Visit here for more information.  

Positive Stories for Negative Times

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 Positive Stories for Negative Times 

Screening at St Roch’s Secondary, 22 October, 1:30pm

The Fair Access Department has been collaborating with the Drama Department at St Roch’s Secondary School and Wonder Fools Theatre Company on Positive Stories for Negative Times. 

Picture: Copyright – Colin Mearns, Glasgow Evening Times

We worked with BA performance graduate Peter Dobre and d/Deaf students at the school to create a BSL version of Stef Smith’s The Pack. Filmmaker Carina Hauchine documented a week of rehearsals and the final performance. We are very excited to be getting the team back together to screen the documentary at St Roch’s on Friday 22nd October.

It’s worth noting that as well as lead director Peter Dobre, filmmaker Carina Hauchine and Wonder Fool’s Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse are all graduates of RCS and making waves in Scotland’s creative community. 

If you are interested in attending the screening – we have limited spaces available – please contact Fran Higson at f.higson@rcs.ac.uk 

Recent Press Coverage:

  1. Glasgow deaf pupils create play in BSL with RCS
  2. Wonder Fools Nominated for Nominated for Best use of Technology in the Third Sector The Herald Digital Transformation Awards 2021

Diversity in Film

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We want to increase diversity and representation in film education and the wider screen sector. To this end the Fair Access Department and the BA Film course at the RCS are working in collaborating with Africa In Motion, the Free Lens Collective and GMAC Film to deliver an event for Community Leaders and Arts Workers from Black and Global Majority communities.  

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There is a strong desire to attract people from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds into the screen sector and this event aims to create a bridge between communities and available opportunities.   The event will include speakers, stalls, presentations and films.  We will hear from students, trainees and people starting out on their career in the film and TV industry alongside heads of departments, training providers and educational institutions.

We are keen to welcome teachers, community leaders, youth workers, arts workers and parents from Black and Global Majority communities. The event will take place in March 2022.

If you would like to register your interest in this event and be kept informed of developments then please complete the form here.

RCS Fair Access News | June 2021

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 June 2021 

Welcome to the June edition of Fair Access News.

This is where we will feature opportunities, news, offers, and information on upcoming events and activities across the Fair Access department here at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

 Opportunities 

▶️ Transitions are still recruiting
Transitions are still recruiting in Filmmaking, Theatre Production, Music Education (BEd) and Contemporary Performance Practice (CPP).  

▶️ What It Means to be Me
We are on the lookout for Care Experienced and Estranged young people aged 12 to 18 to take part in a series of creative workshops which will result in the making of a music video. 

▶️ WACI Online Summer School Scholarship
Now open for applications! – WACI are offering fully-funded places on Summer Schools taking place at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland throughout the summer school holidays.  

▶️ School of Music – Open Day
The RCS School of Music will be hosting an Open Day on 20 June 2021.  

 News 

▶️ Positive Stories for Negative Times
At Fair Access, we are delighted to be collaborating with BA Performance graduate Petre Dobre and Wonder Fools Theatre company to create a performance with d/Deaf students at St Roch’s Secondary school.  

▶️ Digital Resources and Summer School for Media Teachers
We are excited to announce that The Fair Access Department at the RCS is working in collaboration with Gmac Film to developing a series of digital resources on practical filmmaking skills with National 5 and Higher pupils.

 Gifts 

▶️ Stage Management Digital Resource
Our special gift to you in this newsletter is a fantastic Stage Management digital resource teaching pack.

▶️ Mental Health and Wellbeing tips
Top 3 tips from our student cohort on maintaining mental health and wellbeing.

 Coming soon 

▶️ Podcast Project
A project to get involved with over summer.

 Get our newsletter straight to your inbox! 

If you would like to be added to the Fair Access Newsletter to receive information straight to your inbox, click here to fill out our form.

The Fair Access department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland includes both the Transitions and WACI programmes. For more information on Fair Access visit 🌐 rcs.ac.uk/fair-access-expo

 

Mini Open Day: Film and Production

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Mini Open Day: Film and Production

When:   Sat 24 April, 4pm – 5:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Who:     Open Access and Free for those interested in Filmmaking or Theatre Production
We are however especially keen to welcome people who are Transitions or WACI eligible.

If you are interested in Filmmaking or Theatre Production you are welcome to come along and join us for one or both of the following sessions:

  • Filmmaking Workshop
  • Women in Technical Roles Discussion

We will also give you information on all the amazing things you can do in production and film as well as how Transitions could support you towards studying on these courses at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  

Hear From Our Students

Hear from our students talk about their experience with Transitions:  

Kieran is a Transitions Filmmaking Alumni 

Aisha is a first-year Lighting Student

 

Book your place now:

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Click this link to take you to the booking form

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