Category: Film

Fair Access Expo 2020

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

*UPDATE Due to campus closures due to COVID-19, bookings are temporarily closed and this event will be rescheduled to later in the year. We apologies for any inconvenience*

We are excited to announce that bookings for our Fair Access Expo are now open!

If you are a current Transitions student or a pupil from a WACI school, you with your family, friends or carers are warmly invited to our Fair Access Expo. 

When: Sun 29 March, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Fair Access Expo is a chance for pupils to come along to: 

Brothers, sisters and friends alongside any other family members or carers are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. This is event is free to attend but booking is essential. 

Fair Access Expo is a joint event hosted by WACI and Transitions

Glasgow Festival Trip: Rocks at GFT

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

WACI are pleased to invite our pupils join us on our trip to see Rocks at Glasgow Film Festival.

When: Sunday 8th March
Where: Meet at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at 15.30 to then walk to the Glasgow Film Theatre.
Who: Open to all WACI pupils

About the film: Rocks is Olushola Joy Omotoso (Bukky Bakray), a London teenager whose life is radically altered when she is left on her own with a little brother who needs her. Fearing they will be separated, she decides to step up to the situation. She tells no one and carries on with a little help from her friends, especially Sumaya (Kosar Ali). Based on a script by award-winning playwrights Theresa Ikoko and Claire Wilson, Sarah Gavron’s Rocks is a raucous celebration of female friendship told with wit, compassion and vibrant performances from a stunning young ensemble.

You can check out the trailer here.

Book your place: here
Booking deadline: Thu 5 Mar

*Update: Sign up for this has now closed.

 

Short Course and Interview Prep Workshop Bookings Now Open!

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

If you are interested in Filmmaking or Theatre Production in Art and Design we have the following opportunities open to WACI pupils:

 

1/ Short Courses (No experience required):

Introduction to Filmmaking (Booking Now Closed)

This short course will introduce you to the different aspects of the filmmaking process. You will develop a new, original idea, which you will then outline, shoot, direct and edit into a finished product.

Theatre Production Art and Design (Booking Now Closed)

This course gives you a practical taste of different Art and Design Production specialisms including set design, prop making, costume and scenic art. Taught by industry professionals the course will offer an introduction to these fields and an insight into possible career pathways.

2/ Audition and Interview Prep Workshops:

If you have already applied for a place at college, university or conservatoire, or you’re planning on applying soon, our audition and interview preparation courses offer specialised, specific support:

Filmmaking (Booking now Closed)

Theatre Production Art and Design (Booking Now Closed)

If you require any further information about any of the above opportunities please contact us at:

📧 WACI@rcs.ac.uk
☎ 0141 270 8319

Masterclass: Everyone's A Critic

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

In collaboration with Transitions

When: Thursday 17 October, 6-8pm
Where: Fyfe Lecture Theatre, RCS

Was the last film you watched worthy of five stars? What’s the worst review you’ve ever read? Being a critic is an artform in itself, but you don’t need to have a degree to have your say.

In this session, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and RCS Film Lecturer Andy Dougan leads a masterclass in criticism. Teaching you how to watch, react to and reflect on film, music, theatre and more this session will equip you with the essential skills you need to talk confidently about the media and performance you see.

By the end of this session you will have explored how to describe, discuss and interrogate a short film, writing your own review in the style of a professional film critic. However, you will also leave with a toolkit in description and reflection, which are key elements of your RCS Audition.

Booking Deadline: Friday 11th October, 2pm
*Update: Sign up for this has now closed.

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Family and Carer Day 2019 - Thank You!

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

WACI and Transitions would like to thank everyone who came along to our Family and Carer Day. We had a packed house where parents, pupils and carers fully embraced the interactive workshops, asked wonderful questions with the feedback so far being extremely positive. Once again we’d like to thank all the performers, WACI Ambassadors and panellists.

Our Event On Social Media
You can find photo’s on our social media pages that you can tag yourself in and live streams of the day on Twitter by searching #FamilyandCarerDay

Event Organisers
Family and Carer Day is a joint event run by WACI and Transitions.

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Family and Carer Day: Speaker Spotlight Film Director Raisah Ahmed 

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

All of us here at WACI and Transitions are thrilled that so many of you are coming along to our Family and Carer Day this weekend, with tickets now being sold out!

As part of our industry speaker feature, we’re excited to introduce our next panelist, Film Director Raisah Ahmed.

Raisah Ahmed is a Scottish Asian Muslim Writer/Director based in Glasgow, Scotland. She studied Literature at the University of Strathclyde and went on to get her start in film through a First Light apprenticeship called ‘Second Light’.  She is an alumna of the EIFF Talent Lab 2014 and the B3 Media Talent Lab 2017. Television credits include BBC 3’s ‘The Break’ and Cbeebies ‘Feeling Better’. As well as her feature projects she is currently developing a VR project, ‘Tightrope’, with B3 Media and Nottingham University Mixed Reality Lab. 

Follow Our Event On Social Media
Are you on Facebook? Please comment, like and share with anyone you think would be interested in the event and select ‘Going’ on our event page to receive updates on the day. We will also be live tweeting and would love to see your posts too, use #FamilyandCarerDay

Event Organisers
Family and Carer Day is a joint event run by WACI and Transitions.

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Summer School Scholarships - Applications Now Open

Posted on by Michael Richardson

Do you go to one of the 37 FOCUS West schools?

Interested in a career in the creative industries?

Want to develop your skills in a chosen field?

We’re able to offer up to 10 fully-funded places on one of the Summer Schools taking place here at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland throughout the school holidays.

These courses offer an opportunity for you to try something new, develop your existing experience and/or gain a more in-depth understanding within a variety of art forms.

From dance to drama to filmmaking, there’s something for everyone with an interest in the performing and production arts – why not click here to have a look at the Lifelong Learning Summer School’s programme and see if there’s a course that appeals to you.

Some of the courses are very popular, and spaces will fill up quickly – we’ll be assessing applications as and when they come in, so get your application in as soon as you can to avoid being disappointed!

* Update: Bookings have now closed. 

If it would be easier for you to provide a voice recording or video statement in support of your application, or you require some help filling in this form, please do not hesitate to be in touch:

📧 WACI@rcs.ac.uk
☎ 0141 270 8319

DEADLINE: Monday 15th April, 10am

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Family and Carer Day 2019 – Book Your Place Now! 

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

When: Sunday 24th March, 11am – 4pm  
Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3DB 

We know how daunting it can be pursuing a career in the creative industries, especially when no one you know has done it before.  

If you’re a current Transitions student or a pupil from a WACI/FOCUS West school, you and your family or carers are warmly invited to our Family and Carer Day. 

Family and Carer Day is a chance for pupils with their families or carers to come along to: 

  • meet and hear from people already working in the creative industries 
  • chat to students currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 
  • watch performances 
  • explore different pathways and routes into Music, Dance, Drama, Film and Production
  • find out from SAAS what funding is available for Scottish students 

Siblings and other family members are welcome. Lunch will be provided. 

*UPDATE: PLACES ARE NOW SOLD OUT

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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WACI Theatre Production & Filmmaking Interview Preparation - Applications Now Open

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

Our Interview Preparation Courses are intended for pupils who have already made an application to a course of study, or who will be making one in the near future in the following areas:

Run by professionals they offer highly specialised, specific support in interview preparation for any college, university or conservatoire level courses.
 
📅 5 & 7 Feb 2019, 6-8pm
🌍 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow
 
To book a place please contact Widening Access to the Creative Industries on:
📧 WACI@rcs.ac.uk
📞 0141 270 8319
 
Please provide the following information when booking:
• Pupil name, school and year group
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
 
💷 This courses is fully-funded, which means there is no cost to WACI pupils.
 
⏰ Booking Deadline: 28 Jan 2019
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WACI Short Courses - Applications Open!

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

This session WACI are delighted to be able to offer short introductory courses in various creative disciplines.

For S4 – S6 pupils, these short taster courses offer an introduction to Filmmaking, Contemporary Dance, Performance Skills and Theatre Production: Art & Design. Whether you’ve done something like this before or you just want to try something new, come along to get a taster of life in the Creative Industries, develop some new skills and (hopefully) have fun!

Filmmaking – An Introduction
This short course introduces pupils to the different aspects of the filmmaking process from the development of an original idea to students outlining, shooting, directing and editing into a finished product.

Contemporary Dance
This course is designed to give a practical and exciting introduction to the variety of
performance styles and career pathways in the dance industry.

Performance Skills
For aspiring theatre makers this short course explores the skills and techniques you may
need to study theatre at further or higher education.

Theatre Production: Art & Design
This course gives you a practical taste of set design, prop-making, costume and scenic art. Taught by industry professionals the course will offer an introduction to these fields and possible career pathways.

When: Mondays from 6-8pm
Dates: 18 Feb – 25 Mar
Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow

Book your place now:
To book a place please contact Widening Access to the Creative Industries on:

Email: WACI@rcs.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 270 8319

The following information is required:
• Pupil name, school and year group
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Name of short course you wish to attend

Booking Deadline: 5 Feb 2019