Performing Arts & Theatre Studies - Advanced
Our Advanced Performing Arts and Theatre Studies programme is designed for students who want to work in the professional world of Theatre and Performing Arts. You will have the opportunity to develop advanced level technical skills in Acting, Dance and Voice, as well as focused preparation for auditions both for access to Higher Education courses, and for performance roles and casting. This advanced course includes in-depth study of creative performance development processes including improvisation, characterisation and devised and scripted work. You will develop the knowledge and skills of a theatre practitioner through the processes of directing and devising.
| 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
Entry Requirements
A minimum of one-year previous training in performance is required, and a QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent international qualification)
OR
Successful completion of a Level 4 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Audition preparation for non-CAO Theatre Schools and Conservatoires
AU823 – Performing Arts (Acting) Level 7
AU931 – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Performing Arts
MT938 – BA in Musical Theatre
CK112 – Theatre and Performative Practices – Level 8
MT939 – Theatre and Drama Studies – Level 8
DN520 – BA Arts Degree (with Drama Studies) – Level 8
DN530 – Music, Film & Drama – Level 8
TR025 – Drama and Theatre Studies – Level 8
TR635 – Music/Drama Studies – Level 8
TU962 – Drama (Performance – audition) – Level 8
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Applications will be open online for 2025 entry at the end of January 2025. Students may apply online at www.carlowinstitute.ie
Our expert teaching team, themselves professional practitioners, will guide your work, and support you to develop your own individual skills, talents and areas of expertise. Your learning and assessment will be grounded in real professional practice, and you and your course group will form a theatre performance company, producing a programme of public performances throughout the course.
What Makes This Course Special?
Performance Based programme
Audition preparation
Purpose built Performing Arts Studio
Expert teaching team
Partnership with professional theatre venue
Excellent progression routes
Course Content
Engaging with Drama
Creating Drama
Leadership
Work Experience
Theatre Studies
Characterisation
Improvisation
Jazz Dance
Musical Theatre Performance Skills
6M3566 - Drama
Certification
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Drama 6M3566
Phone: 059 913 4230 Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie