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Introduction
This one day short course is for people aged 16+ who are interested in exploring fundamental ideas around sound for theatre productions.
You will get an insight into how theatre sound designers and production engineers make choices about equipment to suit a production, venue, and budget.
The Royal Conservatoire uses world-class, cutting-edge, custom-built sound systems. Using these facilities allows prospective sound engineers and students to explore their potential, having the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment in a professional working environment.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Get a better understanding of the history of sound for theatre
- Have a tour of the venues in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- Be introduced to sound system equipment and set up
- Be introduced to the idea of sound team collaboration
- Find out how to source sound effects
- Learn about radio mics and how to fit them
- There will be opportunities to reflect and discuss concepts and you will be encouraged to share your ideas with the other students
Contact us
If you have any questions about this course before you book it, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk or 0141 270 8213.
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Teaching staff
Course Leader
Clare Hibberd
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Entry requirements
This is an open access course with no specific entry requirements.
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Course preparation
Please also make us aware of your previous experience with live audio and/or theatre sound (if any).
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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.
More information about the Agnes Allan Bursary.