Acting (ages 15-17)
Summer School for Children and Young People
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Overview
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Students will celebrate creativity in all it’s form as they take inspiration from some of history’s most iconic works of art to create their own unique piece.
This five-day in-person summer school explores the fundamental principles of acting and the skills and qualities required of an actor when performing on stage.
It focuses on detailed character research and development as key processes to make a believable, engaging and well rounded performance.
During the course you will work with an experienced teaching artist to create an original piece of text-based theatre. Exploring various acting techniques such as character development, improvisation, voice and movement, you will develop your own acting skills whilst working as an ensemble with other participants.
Detailed textual analysis will provide you with information and ideas for creating your own interpretation of both well- known and lesser-known characters. You will be expected to undertake some self- directed study and rehearsal as part of the course, which aims to develop your ability to work autonomously.
This course is aimed at young people aged 15 – 17 who are interested in exploring acting in a challenging and supportive environment. It is also suitable for students who may wish to pursue further study in acting in future years.
By the end of this course, students should have:
- Explored the use of the spoken word in a variety of texts
- Investigated characterisation in great depth
- Developed and refined textual analysis and performance skills
- Worked independently and collaboratively using intensive acting exercises
- Worked as part of a company to create an original performance piece for family and friends
The week will consist of workshops and a rehearsal process which culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family on the last day of the course in a Royal Conservatoire performance venue.
If you have any questions in advance of booking, please contact us at summerschools@rcs.ac.uk
Book your space to have an ArtFull Summer now!
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The important details
Age:
15 - 17
Cost:
£300
Date:
29 July - 2 August 2024
Time:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm
Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Course Information
There are no entry requirements for this course and no previous drama experience is necessary.
Students should come to the course expecting to work hard, be challenged and enjoy contributing to the creative process.
Students should dress appropriately in loose and comfortable clothing and be prepared to work without shoes if required.
You should bring water as workshop activities in this short course will be physical. Students should also bring a pad and pen to make notes during classes.
The course runs Monday, 29 July – Friday, 2 August from 10am to 5pm.
There will be a short sharing of the work students have been engaging with on the Friday afternoon for invited family and friends.
Summer Accommodation
We are pleased to welcome students from across the world to our Summer Schools. Our course fees do not include accommodation or food, and these should be organised by the student. Our campus is located in Glasgow city centre, and you can find the addresses below.
We recommend Base Glasgow, as purpose-built accommodation for Conservatoire students, with Rehearsal Rooms, Practice spaces and Dance Studios. Base Glasgow is perfectly suited for our summer school students; both safe and secure, with 24/7 staff presence and only 3 mins walk from our main Renfrew Street building, keeping travel costs to a minimum.
Classic En-Suite rooms come with a 3/4 bed, en-suite bathroom, ample storage, mirror, study desk and chair. The shared area includes a spacious lounge and kitchen area.
Please note that Short Courses staff are not affiliated with BASE or on site outwith the summer school teaching hours, and therefore cannot take responsibility for students outside of these hours.
For more information about booking accommodation at BASE Glasgow you can contact them directly via website BASE – Student Accommodation in Glasgow or email baseglasgow@herestudents.com.
Alternatively, there are plenty of hotels, hostels, and b’n’b options available. We are located close to transport links should you wish to stay outside the city centre. If you are travelling to Glasgow for a course, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers course fees, travel, accommodation, and cancellations due to COVID-19 – as RCS will not refund in this circumstance. You can view the Cancellations and Refund policy for full information.
For students under 18 years old, we strongly advise travelling with a responsible adult should any emergency situations arise during class. Students are only monitored by staff during class times.
Renfrew Street Campus: 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Wallace Studios Campus: 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR
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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