Production (Arts and Design) - BA

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

**The application deadline for this programme is 31 March 2027**Studying Production Arts and Design at RCS, you’ll learn in a high-level conservatoire environment, preparing you for a career as a scenic artist, prop maker, stage carpenter, costume maker, or set/costume designer.Production consists of both the BA Production Arts and Design and the [BA Production Technology and Management ](https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-production-technology-management/)programmes. Production students work closely with each other both in the classroom and on RCS productions. The Production Arts and Design programme creates a high-level learning environment for aspiring scenic artists, prop makers, stage carpenters, costume makers, and set and costume designers. You will be learning in an environment where your creativity and individuality is as important as your technical skill.You will be accepted based on your profile in one particular area, taken from the five subjects on offer. You will follow an individual pathway based on a major and minor study to ensure a quality learning experience and will have the unique opportunity to engage with the diverse range of performance programmes. The facilities available to our Production students are second to none. The Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks has [purpose-built production workshops and design studios](https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/why-rcs/campus-facilities/production-facilities/). The Renfrew Street building [has five public performance spaces](https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/why-rcs/campus-facilities/performance-venues/) including a fully-equipped proscenium arch theatre and a black box studio theatre. The combination of professional venues, extensive workshops, construction spaces, design studios and the latest stage and workshop technologies provides a fantastic learning environment. Our standards are based on professional practice and we have strong links with industry partners from across the UK and beyond. We have close relationships with the national performing arts organisations in Scotland as well as many of the regional theatres. We work closely with these partners to ensure the education you receive is current, competitive and of the highest professional standard. If you have an employment opportunity you would like to share with our production students or graduates please contact [Ros Maddison](mailto:r.maddison@rcs.ac.uk) with full details and she will be happy to share this information as appropriate. **Audition Information**\All applicants are required to **complete a pre-interview task** relevant to your chosen discipline area. This must be completed and uploaded to Acceptd a mimimum of five working days prior to your interview date. **Without this, we will not be able to proceed with the interview**.**We do not offer deferred entry for this programme**

School of Stage and Screen