Expand+Theatre Performance course provides a training in core performance skills. Classes and performances are centred in the college’s unique amphitheater, and well equipped studio. The teaching practise in Kinsale is underpinned by belief in an ensemble a...

Hide-Theatre Performance course provides a training in core performance skills. Classes and performances are centred in the college’s unique amphitheater, and well equipped studio. The teaching practise in Kinsale is underpinned by belief in an ensemble approach to theatre. Classes are taught through practical workshop supported by discussion and reflection.

The course focuses on developing expression in four key areas: imaginative, vocal, physical and emotional. Emphasis is placed on creating original work through improvisation, on exploring text and gaining experience of physical theatre practises. Students also prepare for auditions. Throughout the year students have many performance opportunities, culminating in a large-scale public performance each May.

Expand+WORK PLACEMENT/EXPERIENCE
Participants are required to undertake a minimum 10 days of work experience in a suitable environment. All participants will take place in a fully rehearsed public performance at the end of the year to fulfil this requireme...

Hide-WORK PLACEMENT/EXPERIENCE
Participants are required to undertake a minimum 10 days of work experience in a suitable environment. All participants will take place in a fully rehearsed public performance at the end of the year to fulfil this requirement.

GARDA VETTING
Kinsale College is committed to practices that safeguard the welfare of students, young people and
vulnerable adults. Garda Vetting is conducted on students attending courses where interaction with
children or vulnerable adults is a feature of the course.

Expand+Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, ...

Hide-Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handling, patient handling, conflict resolution and leadership courses), free IT and printing supports for students, the availability of many leisure and recreational pursuits and the ongoing support of College teams and societies.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions from this charge; however a student whose VTOS place has been confirmed will be refunded the charge.

€200 Department of Education and Skills (DES)
Programme Participant Contribution Since Budget 2010 the DES has stipulated that all participants on Further Education (FE) courses are required to pay €200 to secure their place on their chosen course.

Exemptions: All students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder, receive VTOS or BTEA are exempt from paying this charge. Students who successfully apply for and receive a student maintenance grant will be refunded this charge.

OTHER COSTS
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc. (e.g.Professional Cookery course and Outdoor Education course.)

Exemptions: All students who receive VTOS are exempt from paying examination fees; students who are
holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder are exempt from paying QQI examination fees only.

Expand+Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi....

Hide-Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie

VTOS
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. This scheme allows successful applicants to keep their Social Welfare Allowances while attending their course in the college.

Please note: Places are LIMITED on the VTOS programme and are prioritised on the basis of:
(i) Educational need
(ii) Period of time in receipt of Social Welfare payments

BTEA
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. DSP are the decision makers in relation to who will be awarded BTEA. The allowance can be paid to people who wish to undertake approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment. This weekly allowance is not means tested and you can work part-time without affecting your BTEA payment. Commerce is eligible for BTEA as long as the applicant is progressing their level of education qualification i.e. if an applicant has a level 5 qualification on the National framework of Qualifications (NFQ) they must undertake a course that leads to a level 6 qualification at least. Further Information is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Detailed information on fees for all courses is available on the website.

Expand+Places on courses are limited, early application is advisable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal acc...

Hide-Places on courses are limited, early application is advisable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required)

Step 2: ATTEND FOR INTERVIEW.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college.
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The
interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3: ACCEPT PLACE ON COURSE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Expand+On successful completion of this Level 5 students may be eligible to progress on to the Level 6 Drama Award as well as the following courses: Bachelor in Acting, The Lir Academy (Trinity College, Dublin). Drama & Theatre Studies, University College C...

Hide-On successful completion of this Level 5 students may be eligible to progress on to the Level 6 Drama Award as well as the following courses: Bachelor in Acting, The Lir Academy (Trinity College, Dublin). Drama & Theatre Studies, University College Cork. Theatre & Drama Studies, Cork Institute of Technology the Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin.

Kinsale College has a direct link to the following programme: B.A. Hons Theatre and Performance Practise:
Salford University: Course code W440.
Students successfully completing the 2nd year programme in Kinsale College, Drama 6M5128, and subject to interview/audition may be eligible to proceed straight to the 2nd year of this degree programme. There are also many Conservatoire training opportunities in colleges across the UK, which the college will be able to advise students about.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may pursue careers in Acting, Theatre Production, Arts Administration, Community Arts, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Theatre Writing.