Accessing the Performing Arts
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· Music- performance, sound production, music business
· Acting- stage, screen, musical theatre
· Dance- contemporary, street, jazz, ballet, hip hop
· Theatre production- lighting, sound, set, props, costume, make-up, stage management
· Film and TV- writing, editing, producing, directing, camera/sound operation
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A full list is available on the UCAS site, which can be accessed here.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is the only specialist performing arts university in Scotland and has a different application process to the other universities where you would apply through UCAS Conservatoires. Make sure you check the deadlines for these courses on the RCS website, and any additional requirements they may ask for which could include an audition or musical instrument at grade 8.
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RCS have put together some Acting Audition Top Tips to help you prepare for the audition you may be asked to attend.
Further audition advice can be found here.
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You might get the opportunity to take part in RCS's Widening Access to the Creative Industries programme which offers practical workshops, school talks, theatre/film trips, individual mentoring, and audition/interview preparation courses.
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If you want to find out more about what RCS can offer, please contact Jesse Paul (Fair Access Manager) at j.paul@rcs.ac.uk or call 0141 270 8319.