Acting & Theatre Performance
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.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
QQI 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.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
For information please visit our Progression Page under Student Supports
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Further information
Fees
€175 Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
€40 Materials Fee
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
The course has numerous unique features; specialised acting & vocal workshops, guaranteed acting roles in films & links with casting agencies, theatre visits, many public theatre performance opportunities in established professional Galway theatre venues one of which being An Taibhdhearc Theatre.
Students are equipped with the knowledge, insight and technique they need to meet the demands of the acting profession, while developing students’ experience and knowledge in other various Theatre roles from Stage Managers, Directors, Administrators enabling them to contribute intellectually & creatively and at the highest levels of the profession.
This course is highly practical; physical, emotional and creative abilities are stretched through rigorous acting workshop training and public productions.
Modules
5N6046 Acting for TV & Film
5N5055 Acting Skills & Techniques
5N4567 Performance Craft
5N1550 Stage Management and Administration
5N4568 Theatre Performance Skills
5N4571 Theatre Studies
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0690 Communications
Work Experience
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.
5M5163 - Theatre Performance
Award Title: Theatre Performance Fetac Level 5 QQI Award Code: 5M5163
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.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie
Co-ordinator: Catherine Denning
Contact: catherine.denning@gretb.ie