In the evenings we offer a distinctive programme of drama, filmmaking and writing courses for adults (16+) led by experienced tutors and industry professionals. Classes are run both in person at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow and also online. Many of our courses will have a credit-rated option where students can choose to submit work for SCQF points. You can read more about this on your individual course page.
As well as our year-long courses, please see below the 10-week courses offering the opportunity to work with industry professionals to develop your existing skills and experience, or to try something completely new. Please note that there is a multi course booking promotional offer – if you book two courses, you will get 10% off the second course tuition fee.
All classes will challenge you to develop your skills and creativity, and offer the chance to meet like-minded people in a supportive environment.
Yearlong
Our yearlong classes run from September 2023 to June 2024.
Our yearlong adult drama classes allow students to progress through their learning. Starting with Acting for Beginners and then moving up through the levels each year. Students with previous experience can make an application for Acting 1, Acting 2, or Performance Company, and Short Courses tutors and staff will assess your application to ensure your class is the right fit.
Drama
- Acting for Beginners, Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Acting 1, Wednesdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Acting 2, Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Performance Company, Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Introduction to Actor Training, Sundays, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Term 1 (10-week Courses)
Our Term 1 classes run from August to December 2023.
Drama
- Acting: Toolkit (Online), Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Alexander Technique, Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to Acting for Camera, Tuesdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Acting: Exploring Shakespeare, Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Auditioning for Drama School (16+) Credit Rated, Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Filmmaking
- Introduction to Filmmaking (Online) Credit Rated, Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 9pm
- Introduction to Filmmaking: Shooting Scenes, Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Writing
- Introduction to Screenwriting (Online), Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to Playwriting (Online), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Comedy Writing (Online), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Creative Development
- Arts in Prisons (Online) Credit Rated, Mondays, 6:30pm – 9pm
- Fundamentals of Dance Teaching (Online) Credit Rated, Thursdays, 7:30pm – 9pm
Music
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online), Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm
Term 2 (10-week Courses)
Our Term 2 classes run from January to March 2024.
Drama
- Viewpoints: Creative Movement for Actors, Mondays, 7pm – 9pm
- Alexander Technique, Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Acting: Exploring Stanislavski (Online), Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to Acting for Camera, Tuesdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Acting: Exploring Chekov (Online), Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Acting: Play and Improvisation (Online), Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Company Rehearsal: Rehearsed Reading, Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Company Rehearsal: Musical Theatre, Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Acting for Camera: Professional Practice, Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm
Filmmaking
- Introduction to Filmmaking: Shooting Scenes, Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Writing
- Introduction to Screenwriting (Online), Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to Playwriting (Online), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Comedy Writing (Online), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Creative Development
- Starting Your Own Theatre Company – Credit Rated, Mondays, 6:30pm – 9pm
- Introduction to British Sign Language, Tuesdays, 7pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to Choreography – Credit Rated, Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Music
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online), Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm – 22 Jan – 4 Mar
- Film Music (Online) – Credit Rated, Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Term 3 (10-week Courses)
Our Term 3 classes run from April to June 2024.
Drama
- Acting: Self Tapes and Online Auditions (Online), Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Acting: Exploring Shakespeare (Online), Mondays, 7pm – 9pm
- Introduction to Acting for Camera, Tuesdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Introduction to Theatre Directing (Online), Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Company Rehearsal: Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, Tuesdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Company Rehearsal: Radio, Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Acting: Contemporary Texts (Online), Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Acting for Camera: Professional Practice, Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm
- Company Rehearsal: Musical Theatre, Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm
Filmmaking
- Introduction to Filmmaking: Editing, Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Writing
- Screenwriting 2 (Online), Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Introduction to Playwriting (Online), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Comedy Writing 2 (Online), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Music
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online), Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm – 15 Apr – 27 May
More information about our Credit-Rated courses can be found here.
Please be aware that spaces on our courses are limited book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have any questions about the course before booking please contact us shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk – we will be pleased to help.
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