Performing Arts - Advanced - Drama
The overall aim of the Advanced Performing Arts programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence in the theory and practices underpinning the dramatic process and to engage with that process as a practitioner in a variety of drama related contexts.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Level 5 QQI award in Performing Arts or relevant experience
• Audition and Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Working with industry professionals provides a real opportunity for learners
to access direct employment in:
• Theatre
• Film
• TV
• Arts Events Co-ordinator
• Production
• Director’s Assistant
Advanced Entry
Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements.
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Drama 6M3566
TU Dublin City Centre, Drama (Performance)*, Level 8, TU962
For more progression options view course webpage - link below & www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
The overall aim of the Advanced Performing Arts programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence in the theory and practices underpinning the dramatic process and to engage with that process as a practitioner in a variety of drama related contexts. By progressing to the Level 6 Award in Performing Arts, students will gain the opportunity to hone and develop their confidence, creativity, self-discipline and team working skills within the theatre context and to gain a deep understanding of group dynamics. These skills are transferable to work successfully within theatre as performers or drama facilitators and also with other Arts Community and Business sectors.
• Engaging with Drama
• Creating Drama
• Communications for Theatre
• Work experience in Theatre
• Improvisation
• Characterisation
• Theatre Studies
• Solo Acting Performance
• Speech and Drama teaching
Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.
6M3566 - Drama
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Drama 6M3566.
Course Features & Facilities
• Learners take part in solo and group performances throughout the year
• Learners develop skills in drama process and drama workshop facilitation
• Development of theatre production and theatre workshop skills
• Visits to theatre productions and workshops facilitated by practitioners and performers working in the industry
• Performing Arts space
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
• Wifi and Moodle
Coordinator: Caroline O’Connor
Email: carolineoconnor@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997