Course Description

Performing Arts



We offer a vibrant, vigorous and creative course, designed to give students the opportunity to develop skills that can help them advance to further study and the professional world of performing arts. This hands-on performing arts course offers an opportunity to 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.

Our tutors and visiting practitioners are industry professionals.

Entry to the course is through audition.

Course Content 

Please note: Modules may vary yearly.

Year 1
Performing Arts – Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Professional Development, Acting 1, Voice and Speech for Actors, Stagecraft, Singing 1, The Performing Arts Industry, Investigation of Specialism.

Year 2
Performing Arts – Higher National Diploma (HND)

Creative Research Project, Working in the Performing Industry, Acting 2, Stage Management, Sound Design, Auditioning, Costume Design, Sound Design Performance Project.

Certification

Year One – Higher National Certificate

Year Two – Higher National Diploma 

Duration

Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts validated by Pearson UK – YEAR 1

Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts validated by Pearson UK – YEAR 2

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (including LCA).

Appropriate approved prior learning (APL).

Mature students welcome.

Special Features

Workshops with industry professionals.
Performance within a professional theatre context.
Professional placement.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our course can pursue a career in many areas of theatre/film and the broader entertainment industry. Progression to top up degrees in both Irish and UK colleges.

College Links

Top–up (BA Hons) Degree in Drama – Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE, accredited by The University of Wolverhampton

We also facilitate advanced entry to UK colleges through UCAS and Irish colleges

Course Charges

Year 1: €713
Year 2: €453

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.

CollegeColáiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE)
Course LocationRaheny, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 5
Course CategoryActing, Performing Arts
Course TypePractical
Course QualificationLevel 6 Higher Certificate
Awarding BodyBusiness and Technology Education Council (BTEC)
Awarding Body DetailsPerforming Arts
Course Durationtwo years with option to continue to third year top up BA
Course Fee713
Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate (including LCA). Appropriate approved prior learning (APL). Mature students welcome.
Carear PathGraduates of our course can pursue a career in many areas of theatre/film and the broader entertainment industry. Progression to top up degrees in both Irish and UK colleges.
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