Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
We have developed this programme in consultation with arts practitioners in Ireland and abroad. It has the support of nationally and internationally-acclaimed theatre and film practitioners as well as major locally-based arts organisations including the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, The Model Arts Centre and The Hawk’s Well Theatre.
This programme is unique in Ireland, offering tuition to Level 8 in the linked fields of acting and theatre design. The design strand is linked to the Abbey Theatre, giving students access to rehearsals, technical departments, work placements and backstage.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Acting Theatre Design Performance Cultural Studies Theatre Studies Media
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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Career Progression
Graduates work as actors, designers, teachers and facilitators in the performing arts and creative industries. Our graduates work for some major production companies across the film, tv and theatre industries. Graduates may continue to a Higher Diploma in Education, Master of Arts, Professional Master of Education (PME), MPhil in Theatre and Performance or embark on a PhD. Graduates may also continue their studies with ATU Sligo in the Master of Arts in Creative Practice.