Acting & Theatre Performance
This Acting & Theatre Performance PLC course is designed to provide training to enable the student with strong acting techniques and performance skills to pursue a career in theatre, television and film, or continue on to QQI Level 6 or to higher education courses in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
| 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.
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.
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
Student Grants
Students can use the link https://www.susi.ie/eligibility-criteria/ to check if they are eligible for the SUSI grant. SUSI grant applications are done online through the SUSI website. Galway Community College is not responsible for processing new or existing applications for Student Support Grants (SUSI).
To apply online please see "Application Weblink" above.
This Acting & Theatre Performance PLC course is designed to provide training to enable the student with strong acting techniques and performance skills to pursue a career in theatre, television and film, or continue on to QQI Level 6 or to higher education courses in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
The course has a strong practical as well as academic focus. Live performances throughout the year are woven into assessment across the modules.
The course has numerous unique features: an emphasis on live performance, strong collaboration with the film and music courses, screen acting experience with film students on short films and music videos, guest speakers, theatre visits and public theatre performance opportunities in Galway’s professional theatre venues like Druid’s Mick Lally Theatre.
Students are equipped with the knowledge, insight and experience they need to meet the demands of the theatre world. On working on their mainstage play in February of each year, students hone their own production skills while producing their own show for public viewing.
Students also prepare contemporary and classic monologues which prepare them for audition for Higher Education drama schools.
Previous students have built their portfolio/showreel whilst in GCC and have gone on to work in the theatre and film industry within Ireland. Many students have progressed to Higher Education drama courses in Galway, Dublin, Cork, Sligo, London, Wales, Scotland, Barcelona and beyond.
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.
Modules:
Acting for TV & Film 5N6046
Acting Skills & Techniques 5N5055
Performance Craft 5N4567
Vocal Performance 5N2003
Theatre Performance Skills 5N4568
Theatre Studies 5N4571
Personal and Professional Development 5N2985
Communications 5N0690
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: QQI Level 5 in Theatre Performance 5M5163
Co-ordinator: Catherine Denning
Contact: catherine.denning@gretb.ie
Galway Community College Further Education,
Wellpark Rd,
Galway.
t: 091 755464
e: gcc@gretb.ie