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Weekly Courses Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13

Short Study Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16 BSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17 Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A18 Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A20 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A22 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A23

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Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Centre for Lifelong Learning.

Recognised as one of the world’s top three performing arts education institutions*, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers students a distinctive learning experience like nowhere else.

We have been teaching in Glasgow for more than 170 years and this is the only place in Europe where all of the performing arts are taught within one campus. Students benefit from learning in a vibrant, collaborative environment and we are proud to programme over 100 courses for adults across the disciplines of dance, drama, music, production and film.

Adult learners choose to study through the RCS Lifelong Learning department for many reasons. Some wish to develop their skills to pursue further study or a career in the performing arts, some want to develop their existing professional skillset, and many students come to us to explore a new hobby or meet like-minded people.

There is a range of study options available including evening classes, short studies and summer schools. These open access courses create opportunities for everyone to engage with the performing arts, regardless of age or experience.

We hope to welcome you to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this year.

Questions?

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at lifelong@rcs.ac.uk *QS World Rankings 2017

What we do

Inclusive and diverse

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ranked in the top three institutions in the world for performing arts education. We pride ourselves on carrying that high quality of education through all our programmes, including our Lifelong Learning courses.

We are committed to offering fair access to our courses for anyone who wants to learn at RCS. The majority of courses are open access and are designed to support students from a diverse range of backgrounds with varying levels of experience and skills.

This dedication to teaching excellence shows itself in every element of our courses, from staff with years of professional industry experience, to the cutting-edge facilities and teaching environments on campus, and the connections we enjoy with the leading Scottish cultural and arts institutions.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning offers an inspiring programme of weekly classes, short studies, audition and interview preparation and summer schools.

RCS provides a friendly and nurturing environment where you can:

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explore your creativity and stretch your imagination learn new skills and techniques increase your confidence meet like-minded people in a fun environment get a head start in your performing and production arts education

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We are ranked third in the world for performing arts education We are the only conservatoire in Europe to offer such a wide range of training across five art forms to adult learners State-of-the-art facilities and resources Our courses are taught by inspiring and experienced tutors

Additional Support Needs We welcome students with additional learning and support needs. All of our facilities are accessible and our Lifelong Learning team aims to ensure that adjustments are made to courses in order to support each individual's learning requirements.

Financial support We want to ensure that as many people as possible can access our courses and we offer numerous bursaries and scholarship support.

There are also some scholarships available for our BSL courses (see page A19) and we have a range of other promotional offers available.

For further information visit rcs.ac.uk/lifelong/financialsupport

Find out more For more detailed information on any of the courses in this brochure, please visit our website rcs.ac.uk/lifelong or if you have a specific enquiry about a course, please contact us at lifelong@rcs.ac.uk

How to book Please book online: rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Summer Schools Through our wide variety of summer programmes, you can benefit from the distinctive and world-class education of our expert lecturers and tutors. Every year more than 1000 people from all over the world join us to take part in over 70 summer schools across music, dance, drama, production and film.

For more information about the courses on offer in 2018, visit rcs.ac.uk/summer or get in touch with us at summerschools@rcs.ac.uk

Gaining credit for your learning If you are looking for programmes that help you accumulate credit for prior or new learning, then we recommend you visit our website to see the range of part-time accredited programmes we are offering: rcs.ac.uk/credit-rated

Lifelong Learning participant 2017

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"It's exciting working with enthusiastic and experienced teachers. I met lots of people and received positive feedback and encouragement on areas I need to work on."

These weekly drama classes for adults include a variety of courses suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced amateurs keen to refine their experience.

Running from September until June, students get the opportunity to work with the same class and tutor over a long period of time developing a solid skill base as well as exploring their own creativity.

Prices shown are for the full year and can be paid in instalments.

Drama for Beginners £540

Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Acting 1 £795

Wednesdays, 6pm – 9pm

Acting 2 £795

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Tuesdays, 6pm – 9pm

Contemporary Performance Skills £540

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Performance Company £795

Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm

Introduction to Actor Training SCQF level 6, 20 credits / £1850 Sundays, 10.30am - 4.30pm

This course is worth 20 SCQF credits at level 6.

It can be used as a measure of achievement and can count towards further qualifications.

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Third Age Theatre Company £540

Sundays, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Musical Theatre: Skills and Technique

Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 12 Oct – Thu 14 Dec 2018

£540

Delivered in partnership with:

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Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Scholarships available. See page A17

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Deaf Performance Skills (in BSL)

Musical Theatre: Acting Through Song £160

Term 1: Sun 3 Sep - Sun 17 Dec 2017 (excluding 15 - 22 Oct) Term 2: Tues 9 Jan - Sun 25 Mar 2018 (excluding 6 - 11 Feb) Term 3: Sun 22 Apr - Thu 21 Jun 2018 (excluding 22 - 27 May)

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 18 Jan – Thu 22 March 2018

Musical Theatre: Company Scenes £160

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 19 Apr – Thu 21 Jun 2018 Our ten-week drama courses run in blocks of two or three and focus on a specialist area each term. Students can progress through the full year’s activity, building on the skills and techniques developed within each area, or can opt to study one or two blocks depending on their experience and interest.

Special Offer: Book more than one class and get 10% off the total cost.

Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm Wed 11 Oct – Wed 13 Dec 2017

Acting for Camera: Drama £240

Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm Wed 17 Jan – Wed 21 Mar 2018

Acting for Camera: Comedy £240

Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm Wed 18 Apr – Wed 20 Jun 2018

Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm Thurs 18 Jan - Thurs 22 March 2017 Thurs 19 Apr - Thurs 21 Jun 2018 This specialist course for aspiring Musical Directors runs alongside the performance courses above and offers the opportunity to develop the main skills needed for musical directing under the mentorship of a musical supervisor.

Introduction to Scriptwriting £160

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 18 Jan – Thu 22 Mar 2018

Scriptwriting: Page to Stage £160

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 19 Apr – Thu 21 Jun 2018 See also: Comedy Writing, page A11

Adults Weekly Courses

£240

£160 / block

Drama

Acting for Camera: Introduction

Introduction to Musical Direction

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£160

Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Wed 11 Oct – Wed 13 Dec 2017

Introduction to Filmmaking: Shooting Scenes £160

Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Wed 17 Jan – Wed 21 Mar 2018

Introduction to Filmmaking: Editing £160

Introduction to Screenwriting £160

Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue 10 Oct – Tue 12 Dec 2017

Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Introduction to Filmmaking: Story Development

Our ten-week screenwriting courses run in three blocks and support aspiring writers to realise their ideas, as they are guided through the process of developing an original idea into a finished script.

Students are recommended to take part in the Introduction course before undertaking The Tricky Second Act. Comedy writing is a stand-alone module, suitable for all writers.

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Our ten-week filmmaking courses run in three blocks and focus on the key stages of filmmaking. By attending all three courses, students can take an original idea from script development all the way through to a finished, edited film. Alternatively, students can opt to study one or two blocks depending on their experience and interest.

Screenwriting: The Tricky Second Act £160

Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue 16 Jan – Tue 20 Mar 2018

Comedy Writing £160

Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue 17 Apr – Tue 19 Jun 2018 See also: page A9

Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Wed 18 Apr – Wed 20 Jun 2018

Film

Adults Weekly Courses

Special Offer: Book two or more filmmaking/screenwriting courses and get 10% off the total cost.

Adults Weekly Courses

Music

Our new community choir is a great opportunity to join with other singing enthusiasts to explore a variety of musical genres, enjoy the best of musical theatre numbers and discover songs from around the world. No previous experience is required.

Community Choir: Musical Genres £160

Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue 10 Oct – Tue 12 Dec 2017

Community Choir: Musical Theatre Chorus £160

Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue 16 Jan – Tue 20 Mar 2018

Community Choir: World Music £160

Introduction to Sitar

Intermediate Sitar

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Our ten-week sitar courses are a rare opportunity to get hands-on experience and discover North Indian classical music.

Students can borrow a sitar for the duration of the course.

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Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tue 17 Apr – Tue 19 Jun 2018

£160

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 12 Oct – Thu 14 Dec 2017

£160

Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Thu 18 Jan – Thu 22 Mar 2018 Special Offer: Book two or more music courses and get 10% off the total cost.

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Our weekly contemporary dance classes are ideal for aspiring dancers who are interested in exploring contemporary concepts and styles while improving their technical skills.

This class is taught by an experienced dancer and choreographer and offers students a creative and safe environment in which to learn.

Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Contemporary Dance ÂŁ540

Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Term 1: Wed 6 Sep - Wed 13 Dec 2017 (excluding 18 Oct) Term 2: Wed 10 Jan - Wed 21 Mar 2018 (excluding 7 Feb) Term 3: Wed 25 Apr - Wed 20 Jun 2018 (excluding 23 May)

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Adults Weekly Courses

Lifelong Learning participant 2017

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"Really brilliant course, the tutor was exceptional. Very friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, patient, understanding and experienced, I learned so much from her in two days. "

Adults Short Study

Drama

Our drama short studies offer the opportunity to try something new or enhance existing skills. Taught by industry professionals, they give an insight into a specialist area and are a chance for you to develop your experience.

Introduction to Accents £70

Sat 9 Sep 2017, 10am – 5pm (1 day)

The Actor's Voice 1 £125

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Oct 2017, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Acting: Shakespeare £125

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Making Performance Work Accessible £70 Sat 3 Feb 2018, 10am - 5pm (1 day) Delivered in partnership with

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Physical Theatre £70

Sun 11 Feb 2018, 10am – 5pm (1 day)

The Actor's Voice 2 £125

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Feb 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Introduction to Dramatherapy For ages 18+ / £125

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Sat 10 - Sun 11 Mar 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Acting: Contemporary £125

Sat 10 - Sun 11 Mar, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Stage Fighting £70

Sat 14 Apr 2018, 10am – 5pm (1 day)

£125

Sat 12 – Sun 13 May 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

£125

Sat 19 – Sun 20 May 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Our British Sign Language courses offer deaf performers a unique opportunity to work with experienced directors and actors to develop key performance skills and explore specialist areas.

Sat 19 – Sun 20 May 2018, 10am - 5pm (2 days) We are able to offer scholarships to some applicants for our BSL courses, please contact us at lifelong@rcs.ac.uk for more information.

Introduction to BSL £160

Tuesdays, 6pm - 7pm Tue 16 Jan - Tue 20 Mar 2018 These classes are suitable for British Sign Language beginners or people with some experience who would like to progress their knowledge.

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Deaf Performance Skills (in BSL) £540

Weekly on Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm Starting September. See page A11 for term dates

£125

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Nov 2017, 10am - 5pm (2 days)

BSL Register and Text £125

Sat 17 – Sun 18 Feb 2018, 10am - 5pm (2 days)

Adults Short Study

BA Performance in British Sign Language and English Audition Preparation

BSL courses

The weekly classes and audition preparation course are aimed at supporting students interested in applying for the BA Performance in British Sign Language at the Royal Conservatoire, the only course of its kind in Europe.

£125

Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

The Actor’s Voice 3

Integrating BSL and English

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Acting: For Screen

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During the summer, RCS offers over 70 courses for adults, children and young people.

No matter what your interest - music, drama, dance, production or film - or your level of experience, there is sure to be something of interest.

Booking for Summer 2018 opens October 2017. rcs.ac.uk/summer

Sat 9 - Sun 10 Dec 2017, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Screenwriting

Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Cinematography

Summer Schools

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Our film short studies introduce students to various specialist areas within the world of film through practical and theoretical activities. Each course offers an opportunity to learn from an industry professional as they give an insight into their unique role within film.

£125

Sat 24 - Sun 25 Feb 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Editing: Introduction to AVID £125

Sat 28 - Sun 29 Apr 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Film Analysis £125

Sat 2 - Sun 3 Jun 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

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SCQF level 8, 5 credits / £460

Tue 3 - Thu 5 Oct 2017, 10am - 5pm (3 days) This course is worth 5 SCQF credits at level 8.

It can be used as a measure of achievement and can count towards further qualifications.

£125

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Apr 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Advanced Stage Pyrotechnics

Introduction to Stage Management

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Our production short studies are taught by professional artists, designers, stage managers and technicians. They offer the opportunity to explore different roles within the design and technical areas of performance and gain hands-on experience.

Introduction to Scenic Art £125

Sat 5 - Sun 6 May 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Introduction to Stage Make-up £125

Sat 5 – Sun 6 May 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Pyrotechnics Awareness

Introduction to Costume

£155

£125

Sat 7 Oct 2017, 10am – 5pm (1 day)

Sat 19 – Sun 20 May 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Introduction to Prop-making

Introduction to Stagecraft

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Jan 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Jun 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Introduction to Lighting £125

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Feb 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Introduction to Set and Costume Design Sat 17 – Sun 18 Feb 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Introduction to Sound £125

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Apr 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Adults Short Study

£125

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Production

£125

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Music

Our music short studies are taught by renowned practitioners and offer musicians the opportunity to explore techniques which can aid their performance ability. Our conducting course is designed to enhance previous experience by developing creative and technical skills.

Introduction to Alexander Technique £70

Sat 4 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm (1 day)

Managing Performance Anxiety £70

Sun 12 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm (1 day)

Conducting Skills: Intermediate £125 (observer £65)

Sat 10 - Sun 11 Feb 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

Alexander Technique for Performance

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Sat 3 - Sun 4 Mar 2018, 10am – 5pm (2 days)

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Our dance short studies offer the opportunity to work alongside a professional dancer and choreographer.

Students will be encouraged to explore contemporary concepts and styles within a creative and safe environment.

Apply at rcs.ac.uk/lifelong

Introduction to Choreography ÂŁ125

Sat 28 - Sun 29 Apr 2018, 10am - 5pm (2 days)

Contemporary Dance ÂŁ125

Sat 2 - Sun 3 Jun 2018, 10am - 5pm (2 days)

Adults Short Study

Dance

These courses are designed to support applicants through the process of preparing for auditions and interviews, and offer advice for succeeding on the big day. Students will be guided through the process of selecting and practising audition pieces, or preparing a portfolio for presentation.

The courses prepare students specifically for auditioning or interviewing at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, but provide skills and experience transferable to other contexts.

Audition & Interview

Audition and Interview Preparation Courses

Audition & Interview

Acting Audition 1: Preparation For ages 16+ / £145

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Oct 2017, 10am – 5pm

Acting Audition 2: Development For ages 16+ / £145

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm

Acting Audition 3: Taking Direction For ages 16+ / £145 Sat 2 – Sun 3 Dec 2017, 10am – 5pm

Musical Theatre Audition 1: Preparation For ages 16+ / £145

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Oct 2017 10am – 5pm

Musical Theatre Audition 2: Development For ages 16+ / £145

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm

Contemporary Performance Practice Audition Preparation

Production Arts and Design Interview Preparation

For ages 16+ / £75

BEd Audition Preparation

Acting: Auditioning

Musical Theatre Audition 4: Mock Audition

Sun 25 Feb 2018 10am - 5pm

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Jan 2018, 10am – 5pm

For ages 12 - 17 / £125

Sat 14 Oct 2017, 10am – 5pm

Sat 9 – Sun 10 Dec 2017, 10am – 5pm

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Jan 2018, 10am – 5pm

For ages 16+ / £145

For ages 16+ / £75

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm

Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.30pm Tue 7, 14, 21 Nov 2017

For ages 16+ / £145

Filmmaking Interview Preparation

For ages 16+ / £145

Musical Theatre Audition 3: Taking Direction

Acting Audition 4: Mock Audition For ages 16+ / £145

BA Performance in BSL and English Audition Preparation

For ages 16+ / £75 (observer £35)

For ages 16+ / £145

Sat 21 Oct and Sat 4 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm

Production Technology and Management Interview Preparation For ages 16+ / £75

Sat 25 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm

Sun 5 Nov 2017, 10am – 5pm

BMus Audition Preparation For ages 16+ / £75 (observer £35)

Sun 1 Oct 2017, 10am – 5pm All details correct at the time of publication and printed in good faith; all information is subject to alteration. We reserve the right, without notice, to vary the content of programmes and modify facilities and arrangements. We are a charity committed to the achievement of excellence in the performing arts. A company limited by guarantee reg no 4703 (Scotland) and a charity registered in Scotland no SCO015855.

All images © Royal Conservatoire of Scotland / Julie Howden or © Royal Conservatoire of Scotland / KK Dundas

Interview Preparation (all disciplines)

For ages 12 - 17 / £35 Sun 4 Mar 2018, 2pm - 5pm