Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television

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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]

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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 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]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "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.
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  9. ↑ "West Lothian business: New multi-million pound performing arts campus in Livingston opens its doors". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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