Theatre 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, Physical Theatre, Voice, Movement, Costume, Make-up, Design, Video, Music, History of Theatre, Communications, Work Placement, Dance.

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 Production (location), Lighting Technical, Wardrobe Design, Common Skills.

CERTIFICATION

FETAC Level 5, Higher National Diploma, BA Hons., L.A.M.D.A.

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.

COLLEGE LINKS/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 Institute, Wales (compact agreement)
(v) In negotiation with DIT Drama Degree
(vi) Hertford College England

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