Production: Interview Preparation (Online)
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Overview
This class will be taught online using MS Teams – you can take part from the comfort of your own home from anywhere in the world!
This short course is for people age 16+ who are interested in applying to either the BA Production Technology and Management programme or the BA Production Arts and Design at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Whether you are interested in stage management, lighting, costume making or prosthetics, this one day course will prepare you for your application, offer helpful tips on the interview and hopefully make the process seem less daunting.
Designed and led by Ros Maddison, Head of Production, this online course will run from 10am – 2pm and will outline the application process for both BA programmes. The session will cover topics such as:
- The process of applying
- Discussion of the Portfolio and guidance on submission
- How to prepare for interview questions
- What to look for in the performance visit Interview Task
- How to approach the creative response Interview Task
You will also have a chance to have your own individual questions about the application answered by the Head of the Programme.
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£45
Date:
15 November 2025
Time:
10am - 2pm
Venue:
Online
Course Information
There are no entry requirements for this open access course.
This course will focus on the application process for both the Production Technology and Management and Production Arts and Design degrees and, as a result, would be most beneficial for those at point of application.
Students do not need to have previous experience. Students should show up to class eager to learn and take part.
If you have any questions about this class or the support we can offer, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
There is no course preparation for this course. We advise checking our have access to Teams prior to the course starting.
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.
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