Expand+This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the performing arts. Learners gain first-hand experience in a wide range of disciplines, developing core skills that can help them advance to a more specialised performing arts training. This imm...

Hide-This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the performing arts. Learners gain first-hand experience in a wide range of disciplines, developing core skills that can help them advance to a more specialised performing arts training. This immersive, hands-on performing arts course offers an opportunity to improve your performing, auditioning and technical production skills. Learn to work collaboratively with other creative individuals. Display your talents and discover your strengths. Clarify educational and career objectives. Students discover acting for stage and screen. The business aspects of the performing arts industry are explored when students form a mini production company with classmates to stage shows both on and off campus. Throughout the course, students experience field trips, live concerts, plays and other professional performances. The course is taught by experienced industry professionals.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+Course Content

Students will be assessed in a minimum of 8 subjects from the following lists which may be offered:

•Theatre Performance Skills 5N4568
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competenc...

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Students will be assessed in a minimum of 8 subjects from the following lists which may be offered:

•Theatre Performance Skills 5N4568
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop effective skills for performance in theatre settings, including the required self-awareness and discipline.

•Performance Craft 5N4567
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to integrate performance skills, styles and disciplines in systematic, imaginative and creative ways, so as to effectively participate in solo and group performances, including auditions.

•TV & Film Acting 5N6046
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to enable a practical understanding and appreciation of the role of professional acting in television and film.

•Contemporary Dance 5N6145
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop a strong and dynamic technique in Contemporary Dance with the emphasis on control, musicality and the gaining of an understanding of the various styles of Contemporary Dance.

Event Production 5N1374
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to organise and produce an event working independently and with others within a specific vocational context.

•Theatre Studies 5N4571
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand and perform a range of roles at introductory professional level within theatre companies.

•Music Performance 5N1301
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform music in a variety of contexts.

•Communications 5N0690
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.

Work Experience 5N1356
The purpose of this component is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction. This component will enable learners to prepare for a professional working life in the entertainment industry. Working with a producer and director, learners prepare and plan for a public performance in a professional venue. The experience enables learners to develop work skills.

Expand+Progression Opportunities

390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.

Graduates continue in diploma or degree performing arts programmes, such as musical theatre, drama and theatre studies. Some decide to ...

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390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.

Graduates continue in diploma or degree performing arts programmes, such as musical theatre, drama and theatre studies. Some decide to pursue technical production or design, writing, teaching, etc. Others pursue professional work following graduation.

Further Progression
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

•UCC: Drama and Theatre Studies: (CK112)
•CIT: Theatre and Drama Studies: (CR700)
•DIT: Drama (Performance): (DT529)
•TCD: Drama and Theatre Studies: (TR025)
•NUI Galway University: Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies): (GY118)
•UK Universities

Students who wish to use the links to further studies will need to attain a certain level of achievement in their QQI award.

Career Opportunities:
The course provides a starting point for students to build a career in the performing arts industry.