Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
UNIQUE PROGRAMME
•Only degree programme of its kind in Scotland
•Learn and practice production arts in a multi-disciplinary conservatoire
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
•National Theatre of Scotland, National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Scottish Ballet, Disney Cruise Lines, Scottish Opera, Society of British Theatre Designers
•Curriculum rooted in industry standards
FACILITIES
•Purpose-built production workshops and design studios at Wallace Studios
•Five public performance spaces including proscenium arch theatre and black box studio
•Professional venues combined with latest stage and workshop technologies
CAREER OUTCOMES
•90% of respondents in work or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20)
Key Info
Prescreen Requirements
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Digitised portfolio uploaded to Acceptd minimum 5 working days before interview
•Evidence of suitability for chosen specialism — quality over quantity
•Can include: working drawings, designs, patterns, painted samples, scale models, prop-making, research boards, sketchbooks, digital work
PRODUCTION VISIT (required)
•Attend a recent professional production (not one you worked on)
•Prepare notes on production elements: set, costume design, staging, props, lighting, sound, stage technology
•Focus on production aspects, not directing or performances
CREATIVE RESPONSE TASK (recommended)
•Based on a given brief — upload supplementary material to Acceptd
QUESTIONNAIRE (required)
•Complete "About You" questionnaire via Acceptd
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via UCAS (main undergraduate system, not Conservatoires)
•Create Acceptd account for pre-interview task submission
•Institution code: R68 | Programme code: 221F
•No deferred entry — must reapply next year
FEES
•UCAS application fee: £28.95 (paid via UCAS)
•Interview assessment fee: £35 (paid via Acceptd, non-refundable)
•Fee waivers available for financial hardship
What's The Process
INTERVIEW FORMAT
•30–40 minute interview with two programme staff members
•Short tour of Production Arts & Design facilities with a current student (15–20 min)
•In-person at RCS or online — no disadvantage to online applicants
•Bring portfolio and physical work examples (costumes, small props, painted samples, etc.)
PRE-INTERVIEW TASKS (via Acceptd)
•Must be completed minimum 5 working days before interview
•Portfolio upload, production visit notes, and optional creative response task
•Panel cannot proceed without submitted materials
SPECIALISM SELECTION
•Choose major study subject at point of application:
-Scenic Construction
-Scenic Art
-Props
-Costume Construction
-Design
•Interview tailored to your chosen specialism
Scholarship Info
•Interview fee waivers available for financial hardship
•Various scholarships and bursaries available — see RCS Fees & Funding page
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