Category: Production

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
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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 Set Carpenter Danny Main

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

Today’s speaker spotlight for our Family and Carer Day features Set Carpenter Danny Main.

Danny Main trained as a Set Carpenter at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland developing a career working across film, theatre and the arts. Danny is a co-founding member of the Glasgow Tool Library (GTL), a charity which provides tools and useful resources on how to build, recycle, repair and share. As a creative professional, Danny is interested in alternative forms of education and teaches regular classes as part of GTL. 

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