Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television
The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television is a specialist private educational college and institute of further education in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.[1][2][3] The institute has received funding from West Lothian Council, Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government.[2] The institute is associated with Silver Rock Film Studios in Ireland.[2] The Principal of the institute is Mark Langley, who was appointed in May 2024.[4][5] The institute is only school in Scotland accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).[6][7] The Institute manages Howden Park Theatre, a performance space with a 300-seater auditorium in Livingston.[1]
History
Established in 2006, the institute was founded as the 'MGA Academy of Performing Arts' in Edinburgh, with its main campus being situated in Balgreen.[3][8] In September 2023, the academy moved to a new 30,000 square foot campus in Livingston.[6][9] In November 2023, the Institute held its first public open day at its new campus.[10] In April 2024, it was renamed The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television.[2][3] On the 25 April 2024, the Livingston campus of the institute was officially opened.[2]
Courses
The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the performing arts, including courses in music, dance, theatre and drama, as well as film and television studies.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film & Television unveils new name and campus". Theatre Weekly. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "The Scottish Institute unveils "pivotal" rebrand and new location for the next generation of film, tv and theatre talent". Prolific North. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Scottish Institute announces new Principal". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "Mark Langley appointed principal of Scottish Institute performing arts school". The Stage. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "Scottish Institute Announces New Principal". Arts Professional. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Multi-million pound performing arts academy to unearth Scottish talent". STV. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "Performing arts academy predicts threefold revenue rise". Scotsman. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "Top performing arts school rebrand". The Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "West Lothian business: New multi-million pound performing arts campus in Livingston opens its doors". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ↑ "Leading West Lothian drama school to hold open day to find future stars". Daily Record. Retrieved 22 June 2024.