Performing ArtsTheatre Studies
FETAC Award (Level 5 – EPATP), Higher National Diploma, BA (Hons)
These courses are designed to allow students to acquire and master personal acting techniques, professional skills and develop the academic background required for further studies or work in theatre, television or film.
Course Content
CERTIFICATE IN THEATRE STUDIES - FETAC (Level 5)
Acting, Drama, Voice, Movement, Costume, Make-up, Design, Music, History of Theatre, Communications, Work Placement, Dance, Clowning.
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Performing Arts - Theatre and Media Production
YEAR 1
Acting Practices, Theatre Production, Music, Voice, Historical Development (Greek & Medieval), Make-up for Theatre Performance, TV Production (Studio), Lighting for Theatre, Work Placement, Design for Theatre, Movement.
YEAR 2
Specialisation in one of the following: Acting Practices, Theatre Production, Music, Voice, Historical Development of Theatre (Shakespeare-Post Modernism), Make-up, Special Effects, TV, Acting for Camera, Lighting Technical, Wardrobe Design, Common Skills.
CERTIFICATION
FETAC Level 5, Higher National Diploma, BA Hons., L.A.M.D.A.
PROGRESSION
Exam Board decision for progression takes place at the end of every academic year.
DURATION
FETAC Level 5 - 1 year,
Higher National Diploma - 2 years,
BA Hons. (optional)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate (including LCA). Appropriate approved prior learning (APL), Interview and Audition required for both courses. Mature Students welcome.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Visiting Practitioners, Travelling Productions, Promotional Work, Professional Placement, Musical Production.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Successful candidates achieving the HND qualification pursue employment in many areas of Theatre/Film and Television industries, or avail of our partnerships with UK colleagues to complete BA (Hons) qualification.
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PARTNERSHIPS
Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education works in
partnership with:
(i) Rose Bruford College in England
(ii) University of Wales, Aberystwyth (compact agreement)
(iii) University of Ulster (compact agreement)
(iv) Swansea Metropolitan University, Wales (compact agreement)
(v) In negotiation with DIT Drama Degree
(vi) Hertford College England
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