Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
If you aspire to a career in acting, dance or musical theatre, this practical course will help you realise your talent and ambitions. We will help you develop a real technical and artistic grounding through expert practical tuition, and live performance projects.
You will develop skills in acting, dance, voice and musical theatre and will have opportunities to perform in a range of productions. The course explores the Performing Arts Industry and career preparation, and the study of the world of Theatre.
You will prepare for auditions for progression in each area and will be supported to develop your confidence and understanding of your skills and strengths.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Acting Skills and Techniques
Dance (Contemporary/Jazz)
Performance Craft
Theatre Studies
Musical Theatre Performance
Communications
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5163 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Actor (Stage, TV, film)
- Dancer
- Musical Theatre Performer
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
- Teacher
- Community Arts Practice