Acting for Stage and Screen

Course details

This innovative and exciting course is the only Post-Leaving Certificate course of its kind in Ireland. The Acting for Stage and Screen course provides a comprehensive one-year introduction to the performing arts. Learners gain first-hand experience in a wide range of disciplines, developing core skills that can help them advance to a more specialised performing arts training.

This immersive, hands-on performing arts course offers an opportunity to:

• Improve your performing, auditioning and technical production skills.
• Learn to work collaboratively with other creative individuals.
• Display your talents and discover your strengths.
• Clarify educational and career objectives.

You’ll get to try your hand at acting for stage and screen, singing, dancing and comedy. You’ll also learn about the business aspects of the performing arts industry, forming a mini production company with your classmates to stage shows both on and off campus. Throughout the course, you’ll make field trips almost every week to see live concerts, plays and other professional performances.

AWARD

• QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5
• Certificate in Performing Arts
• 5M5151

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are auditioned and places are awarded on suitability. Mature students without formal qualifications are most welcome to apply.

COURSE CONTENT

Students will be assessed in a minimum of 8 subjects from the following lists which may be offered:

Theatre Performance Skills

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop effective skills for performance in theatre settings, including the required self-awareness and discipline.

Performance Craft

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to integrate performance skills, styles and disciplines in systematic, imaginative and creative ways, so as to effectively participate in solo and group performances, including auditions.

TV & Film Acting

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to enable a practical understanding and appreciation of the role of professional acting in television and film.

Contemporary Dance

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop a strong and dynamic technique in Contemporary Dance with the emphasis on control, musicality and the gaining of an understanding of the various styles of Contemporary Dance.

Event Production

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to organise and produce an event working independently and with others within a specific vocational context.

Theatre Studies

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand and perform a range of roles at introductory professional level within theatre companies.

Music Performance

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform music in a variety of contexts.

Communications

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.

Work Experience

The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.

This component will enable learners to prepare for a professional working life in the entertainment industry.

Working with a producer and director, learners prepare and plan for a public performance in a professional venue.The experience enables learners to develop work skills.