| Course Name |
Performing Arts |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5151 AH02 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
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| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Overview
Performing arts celebrate the array of possibilities within live and digital arts in a range of contexts. Live performances before an audience are a form of entertainment; and theatre, music, dance are present in all human cultures. ...
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Performing arts celebrate the array of possibilities within live and digital arts in a range of contexts. Live performances before an audience are a form of entertainment; and theatre, music, dance are present in all human cultures. Learners will explore their imaginations, developing confidence in working with other creative individuals and also develop the art of self-expression.
Is This Course Right For You?
This course is designed for learners who wish to be actors/performers or who want to facilitate performance, including devising their own plays. The course is delivered both on and off-stage, by example and analysis, through practice and appreciation and is complemented with guest lectures, workshops and public performances.
What Will You Study?
The course includes a combination of theatre practices and their appreciation, complemented by training in the areas of performance skills, drama and technical skills. In the TV and Film Acting module you will learn the art of self-taping, understand the difference between stage and screen acting, film: ads, monologues, dialogues and film scenes, culminating in a show reel. Throughout the course learners will get multiple opportunities to perform on stage and in front of an audience and you will also have many opportunities to create and devise your own theatre scenes/plays. There will also be an end the year professional production in the Garage Theatre, Monaghan.
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| FET Code |
5M5151 - Performing Arts |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Comment |
Qualifications Obtained
5M5151 QQI Level 5 Performing Arts. |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| Course Fee |
Government Levy €200.00
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
There may be additional fees for theatre performance attendance/ field trips |
| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, tran...
Hide-You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
TV and Film Acting
Theatre Performance Skills
Theatre Studies
Performance Craft
Acting Skills & Techniques
Stage Management & Administration
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. |
| Assessment Method |
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examinations |
| QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Performing arts graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Actor
Dancer
Musician
Choreographer
Presenter
Writer
Producer
Set Design
Lighti...
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Performing arts graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Actor
Dancer
Musician
Choreographer
Presenter
Writer
Producer
Set Design
Lighting & Sound
DJ
Theatre Management
Costume Design.
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
DCU Communication Studies Level 8
UCD Humanities Level 8
UCD Arts (Two subjects) Level 8
DkIT Media Arts and Technologies Level 7
DkIT Theatre & Film Practice Level 7
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| Further Enquiries |
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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