Category: WACI

Reflections in Film: Filmmaking Project for Young People

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 Reflections in Film: Telling Your Story 

A chance to explore your identity through the media of film

 What is the project? 

Reflections in Film is a project run by Mal Fraser that invites young people to creatively express themselves by experimenting with different filmmaking techniques to capture their unique perspective on who they are and how they see the world.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll dive into various aspects of filmmaking, from storytelling and camera work to editing and sound design. Each week offers a new opportunity to develop your skills and explore a different creative process in a way that feels authentic to you. By the end of the project, you’ll have the chance to create your own short film.

This project is about discovering new ways to tell your story and gaining filmmaking skills along the way. If you’re ready to get started, sign up and join a group of like-minded young creators ready to explore their voices through film.

Check out Mal’s work here:

 Where will this take place? 

This is an online project therefore all you’ll need is a device that can access Microsoft Teams and an internet connection – therefore you can attend from anywhere in Scotland.

If you require any support in accessing a device with internet connection, then let us know when you sign up and we’ll do are best to support you and navigate this barrier.

Where: Online
Times: Tuesdays at 7pm – 9pm
When: 
  • 25 March
  • 1 April
  • 22 April
  • 29 April
  • 6 May
  • 13 May
  • 20 May
  • 27 May
  • 3 June
  • 10 June
  • 24 June
Whilst we do expect participants to try and commit to all these dates, we also appearciate that things like school commitments, exams and life in general make not make that possible. We just ask that you let us know when you can’t attend!

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 *Booking Deadline Extended*

New Deadline: Wednesday 19 March 4pm
Spaces are limited. Completing the booking form doesn’t automatically guarantee your place.
We will notify successful candidates.

 Who is it for? 

Young people aged 16+ with an interest in visual expression, film, sound, storytelling, writing and getting to meet likeminded people.

Participants must meet one or more of the following criteria:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 Contact Us 

If you have any questions or queries or would like to know how to get involved with WACI, please email: waci@rcs.ac.uk

RCS Summer School Scholarships 2025

Posted on by Ellen McNeill

 RCS Summer School   Scholarships 

Now Open for Applications

RCS Summer Schools have something for everyone! Whether you’re a beginner wanting a first taste or more experienced and wanting to develop your practice. There are a whole variety of summer schools to choose from in Dance, Drama, Music, Film and Production. 

WACI x RCS Summer Schools 2025

Visit the RCS Summer Schools website here to see the selection of courses you can choose from. Some of the courses are very popular and spaces fill up quickly. The scholarships are selected at random and based on the availability of places on each course. A WACI scholarship will cover the full cost of your chosen course.

Alongside the Summer School Scholarships, WACI are able to offer some financial support, to assist with travel and accommodation costs, for those with a WACI Summer School Scholarship who live in rural areas of Scotland. Please follow the link to the booking form to find out more!

DISCLAIMER: Signing up does not automatically guarantee you a scholarship or bursary, we have a limited number of spaces and we will award based eligibility and strength of application.

How to apply

Fill out the application form to let us know:

  • a little bit about you
  • why you would like to do the course you have chosen

If it would be easier, you can provide a voice recording or video statement in support of your application.

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Deadline: Friday 4 April 2025

Please Note

WACI will prioritise those facing barriers to accessing the arts such as those:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email: waci@rcs.ac.u

Performance Trip: War Horse

Posted on by Ellen McNeill

 Performance Trip 

Join us for the second in our series WACI performance trips to see the award winning, National Theatre tour of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘War Horse’.

A life size puppet horse and a man holding it's face

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

This performance trip is the perfect opportunity to see award winning theatre that combines puppetry, movement, emotive story telling and innovative sound and lighting design. It is open to those aged 16+ with an interest in drama, performance, sound and lighting technology. 

Please note that signing up does not automatically mean you will receive a place on the trip. After the signup date we will prioritise applications who meet our eligibility and contact you to let you know if you have been successful.

DISCLAIMER: This show uses strobe lighting. It also deals with themes that some people may find upsetting including war, and depictions of violence and death. This trip will be supervised by Livi from the WACI Team, who will be in attendance. Please make any reasonable adjustments/accessibility requirements known

When: 31 March
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Theatre Royal, Glasgow

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Spaces are limited. Completing the booking form doesn’t automatically guarantee your place.
We will notify successful candidates.

Booking Deadline: Monday 24 March

Please note: WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 How to Contact Us 

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧waci@rcs.ac.uk

Performance Trip: Cory Wong

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 Performance Trip 

Join us for the first WACI performance trip of the year to see guitarist and composer Cory Wong.

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WACI are offering the opportunity to see Cory Wong perform at the Barrowlands in Glasgow.

Cory Wong is an American guitarist and composer known for his distinctive blend of funk, jazz, and electronic music. He gained prominence as a member of the Grammy-nominated band Vulfpeck, but has also established a successful solo career, releasing a series of albums showcasing his virtuosic guitar work and dynamic production style.

His style draws influences from a wide range of genres, including funk icons like Prince and James Brown, jazz pioneers such as Herbie Hancock and John Coltrane, and contemporary artists like Thundercat and Snarky Puppy. Known for his energetic performances, Cory Wong has developed a reputation as a modern ambassador for groove-driven, genre-blurring music.

This performance trip is the perfect opportunity to see a high-energy live music performance. It’s open anyone with an interest in music, performance, sound and lighting technology.

Please note that signing up does not automatically mean you will receive a place on the trip. After the signup date we will prioritise applications from the following list and contact you to let you know if you have been successful.

When: 17 February
Time: 7pm
Where: Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

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Spaces are limited. Completing the booking form doesn’t automatically guarantee your place.
We will notify successful candidates.

Booking Deadline: Friday 14 February

Please note: WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 How to Contact Us 

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧waci@rcs.ac.uk

Taster Mornings

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 Taster Mornings 

For Music Teaching, Production or Acting

Are your pupils interested in studying Music Teaching, Production or Acting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland? Teachers can sign up now for you and up to three of your pupils to attend our taster morning.

These sessions will focus on providing information about the degree programmes here at RCS. They will be a great opportunity to:

  • Find out about the programmes from those who teach it
  • Get involved with interactive workshops
  • See inside RCS and get a feel for what it could be like to study here
  • Meet the Fair Access Team and learn what support we can offer you and your pupils

All sessions are taking place at RCS in the Renfrew Street building taking place from 9:30am until 12:30pm. Choose below from the sessions you’d like to attend:

 

 Who Can Take Part 

WACI is funded to support young people who face barriers in accessing the arts. You are welcome to book up to 3 pupils on this session who meet the following criteria:

Get in touch if you have any issues with filling out any of the forms.

 Contact Us 

If you have any questions about these activities please get in touch with us at: waci@rcs.ac.uk

Audition and Interview Prep

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 Audition and Interview Prep 

For those applying to study the performing or production arts

WACI are delighted to be offering a suite of Audition and Interview Prep sessions. These sessions will help you prepare for your interviews and auditions, help build confidence and offer tips and advice specific to your discipline.

These workshops are for those who are thinking about applying to study at a college, university or conservatoire in one of the following areas:

Acting or Musical Theatre
(Monologue Prep, 1:1 Sessions)
When: Dates between 29 October – 14 November
Times: 6pm or 7:15pm
Where: Online

Deadline to apply: Tuesday 22 October

Music Teaching
(BEd, Bachelor of Education in Music)
When: 5 & 7 November, 6:30pm – 8pm
Where: Online

Deadline to apply: 4 November

Filmmaking & TV
When: 12 & 14 November, 5pm – 7pm
Where: Online

Deadline to apply: 11 November

Production Arts or Technology
When: 19 & 21 November, 5pm – 7pm
Where: Online

Deadline to apply: 18 November

 Who Can Take Part 

WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 Contact Us 

If you have any questions about these activities please get in touch with us at: waci@rcs.ac.uk

Music Audition Prep

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 Music Audition Prep 

For those thinking about applying to study music

Young man on stairwell holding a violin

If you are in the process, or thinking, of applying to study music at a college, university or conservatoire, these sessions are for you! Our one-to-one music advice sessions with Roo Geddes are a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Learn more about the audition experience
  • Receive tips on how to improve your audition
  • Build your confidence in auditioning

We have a range of one-hour slots available to choose from.

When: Choose from 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 or 24 October
Times: 4pm or 5:30pm
Where: Online

*Please select your preferred dates on the form below.

*Bookings now closed*

Spaces are limited. Completing the booking form doesn’t automatically guarantee your place.
We will notify successful candidates.

Please note: WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 How to Contact Us 

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧waci@rcs.ac.uk

Fair Access Community Choir

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 Fair Access Community Choir 

Wednesday Evenings, 6 – 7:30pm at RCS

Woman singing with words: Fair Access Community Choir

We’re excited to invite you to our new, weekly Fair Access Community Choir, here at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland led by Anna Ghazal.

Anna is a community choir leader who conducts choirs in Glasgow, including the RSNO Workplace and Buggy Choirs. As the Creative Learning Producer at the National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS), she focuses on making music accessible and inclusive. 

The Fair Access Community Choir is open to all current and past Fair Access students and staff. This includes Get Into, WACI and Transitions participants and their families and support networks.

All levels and voices are encouraged to join. No previous singing experience is required. There’s no audition and no pressure to attend every week. 

You will experience sight reading and build general musicianship skills so this will be useful for instrumentalists, for musical theatre and those interested in teaching as well as fun, social and healthy. 
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Please note: Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.

Fair Access prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

How to Contact Us

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧 fairaccess@rcs.ac.uk

Focus on Applications: DDPF

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 Focus on Applications: DDPF 

24 and 26 September, 5 – 7pm, Online

Young person designing an artwork in a classroom

Want to discover more about applying to and studying dance, drama, filmmaking or production? Then our Focus on Applications for Dance, Drama, Filmmaking and Production (DDPF) sessions are for you.

These two free sessions will be a great chance to:

  • Learn about studying music at a college, university or conservatoire in one of the following:
  • Gain an understanding of the application process
  • Get top tips on how to write your personal statement
  • These sessions focus on applying via UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires, as well as applying for a creative course at any college and/or university

When: 24 and 26 September, 5 – 7pm
Where: Online

*Bookings now closed*

Please note: WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 How to Contact Us 

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧waci@rcs.ac.uk

Focus on Applications: Music

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 Focus on Applications: Music 

17 and 19 September, 5 – 7pm, Online

A young woman sitting on stairs smiling with a French horn

Want to discover more about applying to and studying music? Then our Focus on Applications for Music sessions are for you.

These two free sessions will be a great chance to:

  • Learn about studying music at a college, university or conservatoire
  • Gain an understanding of the application process
  • Get top tips on how to write your personal statement
  • These sessions focus on applying via UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires, as well as applying for a creative course at any college and/or university

When: 17 and 19 September, 5 – 7pm
Where: Online

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Booking Deadline: Monday 16 September

Please note: WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 How to Contact Us 

If you have an queries or questions about this activity, you can contact the team at: 📧waci@rcs.ac.uk