Theatre Studies Performance
The Theatre Performance course has been providing excellence in drama training for over 30 years. The acting courses at Inchicore College are designed to provide a dynamic and empowering approach to acting and musical theatre training for all students interested in a career in professional theatre, film and television.
| 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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects including an O6/H7 in English or Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 or equivalent. Practical relevant experience in Theatre Performance will be considered. Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above entry requirements are welcome to apply.
Interview and Audition
Admittance to this course is by means of interview and audition. The audition requires two learned monologues from published plays and a song. Candidates may also be asked to participate in a workshop.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Successful graduates progress onto the Level 6 Advanced Performance course at Inchicore College. Our graduates have developed professional careers in many areas of the profession.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
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Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
About the Course
The Theatre Performance course has been providing excellence in drama training for over 30 years. The acting courses at Inchicore College are designed to provide a dynamic and empowering approach to acting and musical theatre training for all students interested in a career in professional theatre, film and television.
The courses are delivered by a dedicated and experienced team of tutors who are all active theatre practitioners. The Inchicore College Theatre and Performance Department encompasses courses in Acting, Dance, Stagecraft, Costume Design and Creative Writing and provides a thriving creative atmosphere for students.
The level 5 course is highly practical in nature and the classes are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the key skills, knowledge and techniques needed progress as an actor. Our students perform regularly in studio presentations as well as mainstage productions.
Head of Theatre Studies: Sharon O’Doherty
On Stage
Level 5 productions include:
• The Neck by Ciara Elizabeth Smith, Dir Helene Montague
• The Cherry Orchard by Anotn Chekhov, Dir: Paul Meade
• The Town of No Return by Lee Coffey, Dir: Helene Montague.
• Archangel Izzy by Ronan Colfer, Dir: Helene Montague
• Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, Dir: Paul Meade
• Crimson Sails by Lee Coffey, Dir: Helene Montague
Subjects:
• Acting Skills and Techniques – Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov
• Voice – Fitzmaurice, Roy Hart, Patsy Rodenburg
• Classic and Contemporary Theatre Texts
• Musical Theatre, Singing, dance, audition preparation, improvisation
• Dance – Classical and Musical Theatre
• Movement
• Mime – Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau techniques
• Improvisation
• Text Analysis
• Theatre History
• Music – Basic score reading, general musicianship, scene underscoring
• Stage Management and Administration
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M5163 - Theatre Performance
Certification: QQI Theatre Performance 5M5163
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie