Course details

This Acting & Theatre Performance PLC course is designed to provide professional training to enable the student with strong acting techniques and performance skills to pursue a career in theatre, television and film, or continue to further education at third level.

The course has numerous unique features; specialised acting & vocal workshops from professional practitioners, guaranteed Acting roles in films & links with casting agencies., weekly theatre visits & guests, various public theatre performance opportunities in established professional venues such as Nuns Island Theatre & Druid Lane Theatre, Galway.

Modules

  • Acting for TV & Film - (5N6046)
  • Acting Skills & Techniques - (5N5055)
  • Communications - (5N0690)
  • Performance Craft - (5N4567 )
  • Stage Management and Administration - (5N1550)
  • Theatre Performance Skills - (5N4568)
  • Theatre Studies - (5N4571 )
  • Work Experience - (5N1356 )

Course Info

Work experience takes place throughout the academic year where students gain the opportunity to study and master acting techniques and performance skills in the theatre, television and film sectors.

Special Features

  • Specialised acting & vocal workshops from professional practitioners.
  • Guaranteed Acting roles in films & links with casting agencies.
  • Enjoy weekly theatre visits & guests
  • Numerous public theatre performance opportunities in established professional venues such as Nuns Island Theatre & Druid Lane Theatre, Galway.

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

  • Entry to the course is subject to audition and interview.
  • Previous training in performance is not required.
  • Applications from mature students particularly welcome.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Galway Community College

Galway Community College (GCC) has been providing Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) ctheirses since it opened its doors over forty years ago and GCC continues to offer a wide variety of ctheirses catering for many inpidual needs.

their aim is to create a caring atmosphere where students are enctheiraged and helped to develop their unique gifts and talents.  Whether the focus is progression to higher education, re-training or skills development, GCC provides the academic and vocational skills that enable students to attain their maximum potential and participate fully as good citizens in society.

Over the past number of years GCC has worked hard to develop a high standard of further education, specialising in Sport, Childcare, Technology, Business, Music, Film, Performance and Horticulture. GCC takes pride in their reputation for professional delivery of learning coupled with a caring and friendly environment.  Mindful of changes in employment and training, they are committed to reviewing and providing ctheirses that meet students ever changing needs.

Located only ten minutes from Galway city centre and close to GMIT, they are a popular choice for students providing ease of access to all amenities and accommodation. 

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