Musical Theatre & Dance - Performing Arts
This comprehensive Musical Theatre and Dance program offers an essential blend of Dance, Music, Vocal Performance and Acting modules for the student who aspires to a career in Dance and Musical Theatre Performance.
| 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 full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Learners should have a high degree of motivation and a passionate interest in Performing. Some previous experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Audition and Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Employment as:
• Dancer and Performer in Theatre & Film.
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Performing Arts 5M5151
TU Dublin City Centre :
• Drama (Performance)*, Level 8, TU962
• Music*, Level 8, TU963
For a more detailed list of progression options please visit www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Audition and Interview
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.
This comprehensive Musical Theatre and Dance program offers an essential blend of Dance, Music, Vocal Performance and Acting modules for the student who aspires to a career in Dance and Musical Theatre Performance. This course is designed to develop each performer’s unique potential and broaden their understanding of the world of Musical Theatre. The focus is on building a comprehensive knowledge of technique and performance skills, enabling the learner to develop their competence and abilities as a professional performer. Alternatively, students may choose to further develop their teaching skills by progressing to ISTD Teacher Training.
Theatre Performance Skills
Characterisation
Contemporary Dance
Jazz Dance
Music Performance
Work Experience
Communications
Kinesiology
5M5151 - Performing Arts
Awards
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Performing Arts 5M5151.
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: Vocational Graded Examination (optional).
Course Features & Facilities
• Learners will showcase their skills throughout the year culminating in the end of year Musical Production
• Attendance at performances of Dance and Theatre
• Workshops from Industry Specialists in Theatre and Dance
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Our large dance studio has a sprung floor, mirrors and bars.
• Changing rooms, showers and lockers
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library.
• Fully Equipped Hair Dressing and Make-up salon
• Wifi and Moodle
Coordinator: Lucy Dundon,
Email: lucydundon@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997