Course Description:
If you're working in film and TV in Scotland and want to learn more about the history of police uniforms, how to source them, dress cast and make them as accurate as possible within the confines of production, this one-day training course is for you.

Led by seasoned costume supervisor April MacTavish, this session is designed to help you build confidence, and understanding when working with police uniforms on productions of any budget.

What You’ll Learn

· The history of Police Uniforms with Alastair Dinsmore from Glasgow Police Museum

· How to research Police Uniforms and understanding the legal and clearance responsibilities of uniforms on set.

· Sourcing, Hiring & Buying

· Fitting Hats, Belts, Vests & Truncheons

· Epaulettes & Insignias

· Managing Police Uniforms on-set.

🎭 About April MacTavish
This course offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of Scotland’s most experienced professionals in the industry.

April has worked in the costume industry for 20 years and has had experience of working with police uniforms in contemporary dramas and period pieces. Having designed the first five series of Scot Squad and been the Assistant Designer on both Lockerbie – A search for truth and Chemistry of Death as well as supervisor on detective series Rebus and Vigil, she has encountered most of the situations that dealing with police uniforms brings.

Who is this course for?
Film & television practitioners in the Costume Department.

Eligibility:
This session is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here:
England, Wales.

• Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.

• We're targeting practitioners working in scripted production for this course.

• Students are not eligible for this training.

Selection:

• As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

• Places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training.

• If we receive more eligible applications than spaces available, we will endeavour to schedule additional training sessions at a later date (subject to funding).

• Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session.