Interested in a career in the arts? Consider studying at American College Dublin!
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Modelled on the traditional American liberal arts college, with courses in liberal arts, performing arts, creative writing, international business, accounting and finance, American College Dublin offers private education through intimate, participatory and challenging experiences. The college itself is located in Merrion Square in the heart of Dublin city.
Today we’ll take a look at the creative undergraduate programmes offered by this college:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a four year programme that provides comprehensive study of the main area of creative writing focusing on the discipline itself, the technical requirements and the analysis of creative writing and a focus on the practical aspects of creative writing, the art of composing novels, short stories, poems, scripts and screen plays. Some modules include; Academic communication, Anglo-Irish writers, Writing Prose, Close Reading, Writing for stage and Literary Modernism.
Graduates of this course will be eligible for employment in the fields of Journalism, Publishing, Editing, Online Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Teaching and also to progress to postgraduate programs of similar study.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts is a four year program that aims to prepare students not only the skills to be a performer, but also the skills for employment in a wide variety of careers within the performing arts industry. For example, students gain skills in directing, staging, writing for performance, production, management, marketing and the importance of funding. Throughout the course of the programme students will participate in performance exercises. Modules of study include: Introduction to creative writing, Creating Character, Dance and Movement 1, Theatre Craft 1, Acting for Screen 1 and Performing Arts project 1.
Upon completion of this course graduates can employment in the areas of Theatre, Arts and Event Management, Local and community broadcasting, Teaching, Research and Cultural and business vocations and eligible for progression into postgraduate programmes.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre is a four year programme of musical theatre training that also includes study into the art of directing, staging, creating written material for performance, production, management, marketing and funding of performance arts. A student of musical theatre will learn exemplary presentational technique, master the use of the voice and body as communicative instruments and hone skills in interpretation and composition. The programme is a combination of conservatory training and academic training within classrooms. Two thirds of the programme consist of practical study relating to performance. Modules include: Music, Acting and Dance, with topics of study such as Classical ballet, Musical Theatre Dance, Spatial Awareness, Movement Ensemble Improvisation, Contemporary Dance and more incorporated into the programme.
Graduates will be proficient candidates for roles in Musical Theatre, Theatre, Arts and Events Management, Teaching, Research and Cultural and business vocations.
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Liberal Arts is a four year course of study of the liberal arts with specialised study in four concentrations in the latter stages of the course in third year. Two common years of study result in the student choosing to major in one of four concentrations: Irish Studies, American Studies, History, or English. The programme equips students with the communication and analytical skills to understand other cultures, think thoughtfully about historical experiences and the complexity of the modern world. Students will gain the skills to read and analyse numerous texts, appreciate visual evidence and assess valid supporting dialogue. Students of this course will be suited for postgraduate study in liberal arts, business studies and law. Examples of modules on this programme include: War and peace in the modern world, The Digital Revolution, American culture abroad, writing prose, Irish migration, Modern Art, American literature, Modern poetry and more.
Graduates can gain employment in the fields of Business, Social Services, Administration, Teaching, Research, Media and Broadcasting, Performing Arts and also eligibility for postgraduate programmes.
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Modules offered on each of these courses can vary, so we recommend that you visit the college website for information on the course programme, entry requirements and other relevant information.
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