Category: RCS

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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U15 Confidence Boosting Workshop

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When: Mon 19 Apr OR Wed 21 Apr, 6-6:45pm

Where: via Zoom

Who: Transitions Students Aged Under 15

This confidence-boosting workshop has been co-designed by the Transitions team and two amazing U15s Transitions students. Expect to share ideas through games, exercises and creative tasks. The Transitions team will send you a creativity pack that you will use during the workshop to help you to create motivational quotes for us all to share. This workshop is part of core Transitions activity.

Booking Deadline: Mon 12 April

Booking Form Link: bit.ly/t-confidence

Transitions Mini Open Day: Dance

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Transitions Mini Open Day: Dance

When: Sat 3 April, 2pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Who:  Open Access for those aged 7 – 15 interested in dance –  we are however especially keen to welcome people who are Transitions or WACI eligible.

Transitions are delighted to be offering two free taster workshops for young people keen on Dance:

The Ballet session is for 7 to 11-year-olds – this will be a fun movement class that will include elements of ballet and creative dance. There will be a focus on musicality and free movement which will allow our young people to explore dancing in their own expressive and creative way. No experience is necessary to participate in this online session, it would suit any young person with an interest in dance.

The Contemporary Dance session is for 12 to 15-year-olds – this workshop is all about expressing emotion through organic movements and unrestricted ideas. Incorporating elements of all styles of dance, Contemporary is an exciting fusion that allows students to work through powerful and emotional routines. This session will cover a range of techniques, including Cunningham and Release, making for an exciting and varied taster session.

Watch our short video below about Transitions for Pre-Juniors:

Book now: Click here to take you to the booking form.

Watch Our Fair Access Expo Live Sessions!

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The Fair Access Team would like to extend a warm thanks to everyone who virtually attended our recent Fair Access Expo.

It was a bit different this year –  however, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We’re glad so many of you found it useful. For those who couldn’t make it along on the day, our microsite contains a recording of the live sessions ready to watch back. 

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Have you ever wanted to know more about Fair Access at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, including information on the Transitions and WACI Programmes? Are looking for advice in studying or working in the performing arts?

Why not head over to our microsite now to watch back our live sessions:

  • Meet The Teams, Transitions and WACI
  • Industry Interview, with Laura Waddell and Graeme Smilie
  • Student Life, a showcase and Q&A (Content Warning! Swearing)

You can also: 

  • watch pre-recorded videos from students and professionals 
  • hear from the Assistant Principal and Fair Access Manager at RCS
  • watch our Fair Access Virtual Band perform
  • find links to information on UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires, 
  • links to funding information from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)
  • direct links to our programme websites

Again, thanks to everyone from all the team!

Visit the Fair Access Expo microsite here:

🌐 rcs.ac.uk/fair-access-expo