This practical short course for people age 16+ will introduce you to the materials, tools and techniques a scenic artist employs in painting sets for performance. On this weekend course you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in reproducing authentic looking surfaces for theatre.
You will work on painting the ‘corner of a room’, complete with distressed plaster, peeling wallpaper, chequered floor, wood panelling and rusty pipes.
You will have the opportunity to try:
drawing up from scale
interpretation of a design
layering of a painting: base, work up and detailing.
faux finishes
trompe l’oeil
ageing of surfaces
The aim of the course is to give you the tools and skills to be able to approach a number of scenic challenges and to better your practice as a scenic artist. You will also explore the art of storytelling through paint and the ability to communicate directly with an audience.
As collaboration is key to a scenic artist the work will be done in small groups.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this course before booking, please contact us on shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk or 0141 270 8213.
Course outline
You will be taken through the production process from concept and model box to realisation of a stage design.
You will be introduced to stencils, stamps, pounces, floggers, lining sticks, textured rollers and other scenic art tools designed to increase your range of skills when painting sets for theatre.
All of the exercises introduced in the course can be taken away and scaled up, or down, for use on your own future projects scenic art projects.
Entry requirements
This is an open access course with no specific entry requirements. Students are not required to have additional practical skills at this level.
Course preparation
Students are required to wear safety boots to take part in this course. If you do not have your own pair you can borrow a pair from the Royal Conservatoire for the duration of the course. Please contact shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request a pair of safety boots.
Financial support
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.