Improve your performing, auditioning and technical production skills. Learn to work collaboratively with other creative individuals. Display your talents and discover your strengths. Students will work in various professional theatres and performance venues.

This two year full-time acting course is focused on further developing the confi-dence, initiative and performance skills of the student along with their academic development.

The 1st year Level 6 students present a full-length Shakespeare play as their mainstage production. Students also get an opportunity to travel to Padua, Italy on a fully funded Erasmus+ Programme to study the music, mask and movement of Commedia Dell’Arte. Following the trip they perform a Commedia production devised with their director Matteo Destro, in Italy and then Ireland on completion of the program.

The end of the year is focused on the assessments for QQI level 6 components and further performance experience with the Trinity College London Grade 8 examinations in both Acting and Musical Theatre.

The 2nd year diploma students perform two mainstage productions during their final year. An Expressionist show in the first term that showcases not only their acting, but also their Musical Theatre skills.

The end of year graduate production is staged in Smock Alley Theatre. Potential employers such as casting directors, casting agents and industry professionals are invited to attend.

Students then complete their Level 6 award and preparation for the Solo Acting and Musical Theatre Associate Diplomas for Trinity College London at the end of the year.

The management of Arts and Cultural events is a growth industry in Ireland and cultural event producers seek graduates with Arts Event Management skills for their year-round teams. This course will develop your marketing and entrepreneurial skills essential to forge a career as a manager of arts events at community, national and international levels.

By studying the arts and creative industries from a cultural perspective, this course will help you to advance to higher education opportunities or gain employment in this thriving sector.

At Inchicore College you will gain hands on experience in designing, planning, promoting and producing visual arts events and performing arts events a part of our hugely successful Performing Arts Department.

Community Development organisations in Ireland aim to achieve social change, equality and social justice. Community development workers have been presented with a number of opportunities and challenges over the recent years by the rapidly changing social context of Ireland including work with new communities, migrant workers and refugees, combating racism and challenging the persistence of other social and economic inequalities.

Community development seeks to empower communities and works across a range of services including information and advice, counselling, advocacy and support and targets an equally diverse range of people and areas of interest.

On this advanced course you will explore the relationship between the individual and society, and how through working and taking action together, we can transform both the world around us and ourselves, for better.

Community development promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equality and social justice, through the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities. Through this course you will develop skills to empower individuals and groups of people with the skills they need to effect change within their communities learning how to work with individuals and larger social institutions.

This course will equip learners with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in community driven environments. Throughout this course, you will delve into various modules that form the backbone of community development. Each module is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of fostering community growth and resilience. By exploring these modules, you'll gain practical skills in conflict resolution, effective team collaboration and a deep comprehension of psychological aspects crucial in community dynamics. The course promotes principles of inclusion, equality and social justice. This programme emphasises hands-on experience, encouraging students to apply learned theories to real-world scenarios, ensuring a well-rounded and practical skillset upon completion.

This one year course at North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubbercurry, Sligo, is designed for those who would like to pursue a career working with young people and teenagers or working with a variety of community groups. The course will equip you with the skills and confidence to take a leadership role, run fun and engaging group activities and manage the inevitable conflicts of interest that arise in group situations.

This advanced-level course prepares students for the vibrant, creative, and constantly evolving world of fashion design. It fosters innovation, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of the fashion industry, from concept development to garment realisation. Students will explore both the creative and commercial aspects of fashion, building a portfolio that reflects individuality, craftsmanship, and professional design standards.

The course promotes awareness of current industry trends, sustainability in design, and the importance of strong visual presentation and communication skills.

This is a second year fashion programme offered to students who complete QQI Level 5 Fashion Design. It allows the learner to advance their design, technical and creative skills. It gives the learner a stronger understanding of the fashion industry and provides them with the skills to succeed in the world of fashion. QQI Level 6 fashion has a greater emphasis on sewing and pattern making to facilitate learners who wish to establish their own business or label.

The Advanced Fashion Design course focuses on the creative skills of theme and concept development for fashion design. Core technical modules in advanced pattern drafting and garment construction equip the learner with the skills required to make their own menswear, womenswear or costume collections. Learners will also develop art and design portfolios suitable for application to Institutes of Technology and Universities.

The advanced fashion design course is suited to learners who have already achieved a level 5 certificate or equivalent in fashion design.

This course prepares the student for the vibrant, creative and challenging world of fashion. The course promotes awareness of current fashion industry trends, along with an understanding of the importance of good presentation skills.

This is a one-year full-time Art course which offers an opportunity for mature students interested in developing their own art practices further. A practical and enjoyable course with a broad and engaging combination of modules: painting, drawing, creative ceramics, printmaking, image processing and Art appreciation Studies.

Regular outings to Galleries, Art Exhibitions and Field trips, working on location in various places are an integral part of the course.

At the end of this course, you will have begun to establish a personal direction in your art practice. You can then decide to continue to work as an independent artist or to progress to higher education to pursue a fine arts degree.

This programme offers a broad range of skills and development opportunities. Special attention is given to facilitate personal creativity. The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge skills and competence to work autonomously and independently in a fine art context or to progress to higher education and training.

Through a broad creative journey, Design & Graphics (Year 2) course content focuses on design technology and many practical applications in relation to art and design. Experimentation with graphics, design materials and construction methods will form the basis of the student’s portfolio and skill set. The role of the designer will be studied in real life projects, integrating a broad range of disciplines and modules.

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and take your passion for art to the next level? This QQI Level 6 Art course is designed to provide you with a broad education base in ceramics and fine art. You’ll have the opportunity to explore new ways of working and expand your practice in drawing, painting, and ceramics while making connections between all three mediums.