Short Study and Audition Preparation
Intensive classes taking place over a weekend
Short Study courses offer students the opportunity to engage in different ways with a range of arts forms. Our distinctive programme of drama, production, filmmaking and writing short study courses for adults (16+) are led by experienced tutors and industry professionals.
Audition and Interview Preparation courses give students an opportunity to learn more about audition and interview processes with expert tutors from Scotland’s national conservatoire.
All classes will challenge you to develop your skills and creativity, and offer the chance to meet like-minded people in a supportive environment.
Find a Weekend Course
Drama
- Introduction to Dramatherapy (18+) – 30 and 31 March 2024
- The Actor’s Voice: An Introduction to Nadine George Voice Work (NGVW) (16+) – 30 and 31 March 2024
- Puppetry for Contemporary Theatre (16+) – 6 and 7 April 2024
- Stage Combat Certification – Quarterstaff (18+) – Weeklong, 15 – 20 April 2024
- Introduction to Intimacy Co-ordination (18+) (Online) – 28 April 2024
Production
- Introduction to Costume (16+) – 23 and 24 March 2024
- Introduction to Sound for Theatre Productions (16+) – 21 April 2024
- Introduction to Prop Making for Theatre and Film (16+) – 11 and 12 May 2024
- Introduction to Stage Management (16+) – 18 and 19 May 2024
- Introduction to Set and Costume Design (16+) – 18 and 19 May 2024
2024/25 courses will be launched soon
Further Information
We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in dance, drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.
We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.
You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.
Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.
Please see our Short Course FAQs for more information about all aspects of choosing, booking and attending your course.
Please see our Short Courses – Terms and Conditions for more information about your contract with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Cancellation and Refund policies.
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Short Courses
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Summer Schools
summerschools@rcs.ac.uk
Credit-Rated
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Bursary and Scholarship
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