Performance – Drama Foundation

Certification
QQI level 5 Theatre Performance
Reference
5M5163
Places
50
Fees
€50

A course in Acting & Musical Theatre which emphasises the value of live performance in the development of an actor. Formal training to a high standard is provided alongside rehearsal and production schedules.

Principal areas of study

  • Acting Skills and Techniques
  • Performance Craft
  • Theatre Studies
  • Singing
  • Movement, Improvisation and Dance
  • Text Analysis
  • Theatre Studies
  • Musical Theatre
  • Dance Performance
  • Technical Skills for Theatre
  • Greek & Roman Theatre
  • Audition Preparation

“I feel this course has really boosted my confidence as a performer. Every day I am constantly learning more and more regarding all aspects of performance and theatre. I’ve learned so much in my three years in this fantastic college. I would like to work in Theatre or further my training in London."

Sarah

Studied

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

  • This course demands from the student a high level of commitment to personal and professional development and training.
  • Students work in different styles – classical, modern and contemporary works, including musical theatre.
  • This course enables students to gain experience through three full productions each year, two internal productions and one full scale musical theatre production in a professional theatre venue.

PROGRESSION

  • 6M5128 QQI L6 Classical Acting – Liberties College
  • DK771 L7 Musical Theatre – Dundalk IT
  • GY118 L8 Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies – NUI Galway
  • TR025 L8 Drama & Theatre Studies – Trinity College Dublin
  • 56636 L8 Acting – LIR Trinity College
  • SG236 L7 Performing Arts – Sligo IT

EMPLOYMENT

Theatre, Film and Television Acting, Entertainment Industry

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry to the course is by audition/ workshop and interview (The Audition Process/Day takes place between 2 to 4 hours).   Previous training in performance is not required. Applications from mature students particularly welcome.

Audition requirements