Performing Arts/Acting and Performance for Theatre, TV and Film
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Performing Arts 5M5151
Diploma of Associate with the Irish Board of Speech and Drama (Acting Performance)
Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May
Coordinator: Caroline O’Connor
This Performing Arts/Acting and Performance for Theatre, TV and Film course provides a rigorous and challenging programme of study, introducing learners to the various disciplines involved in working on stage, in film and on television. Although the primary focus is on acting, the course provides an opportunity for learners to participate actively in all elements of creating and producing drama. There is an emphasis on the essential knowledge, skills and understanding of the craft of the performer.
A Diploma of Associate (Acting Performance) accredited by the Irish Board of Speech and Drama will be awarded to all students who successfully pass the QQI acting modules on the course. Upon completion the learner may progress to study for the Diploma in Licentiate (Teaching Diploma)
Employment Opportunities
Working with industry professionals provides a real opportunity for learners
to access direct employment in:
- Theatre
- Film
- TV
- Arts Events Co-ordinator
- Production
- Director’s Assistant
2019 Graduate Show in LexIcon Theatre
I chose this course as its main focus was on practical work, which suits how I learn best. The small classes also provided a safe environment in which to build confidence and technique.
Jessica Walker
This course has given me the opportunity to grow personally and professionally as a performer preparing me for the acting and performance industry.
Colm Doran
Education Progression
| TU Dublin City Centre | Drama (Performance)* | Level 8 | TU962 |
| TU Dublin City Centre | Music* | Level 8 | TU963 |
| TU Dublin City Centre | Commercial Modern Music* | Level 8 | TU961 |
| TCD | Music and Drama Studies*+ | Level 8 | TR635 |
| TCD | Music | Level 8 | TR002 |
| TCD | Film /Music*+ | Level 8 | TR320 |
| TCD | Drama and Theatre Studies +* | Level 8 | TR025 |
| TCD | Film/Drama Studies+* | Level 8 | TR311 |
| TCD | Film | Level 8 | TR042 |
| UCD | Arts (Joint) Drama Studies | Level 8 | DN520 |
| UCD | Arts (Joint) Music | Level 8 | DN520 |
| UCD | Humanities (Music, Film & Drama) | Level 8 | DN530 |
| UCD | Humanities (Creative & Cultural Industries) | Level 8 | DN530 |
| IADT | Television* | Level 8 | DL844 |
| IADT | Film* | Level 8 | DL843 |
| IADT | Design for Film*# | Level 8 | DL845 |
| IADT | Arts Management | Level 8 | DL822 |
| IADT | Creative Music Production* | Level 8 | DL838 |
| Dundalk IT | Music*G | Level 8 | DK860 |
| Dundalk IT | Film and Television Production | Level 8 | DK864 |
| Dundalk IT | Theatre and Film Practice | Level 7 | DK770 |
| Dundalk IT | Musical Theatre * | Level 7 | DK771 |
| UL | Arts with Music and Dance | Level 8 | LM002 |
| UL | Performing Arts*G | Level 8 | LM026 |
| Mary Immaculate College | Contemporary & Applied Theatre Studies G | Level 8 | MI001 |
| UCC | Theatre & Performative Practices*+ | Level 8 | CK112 |
| UCC | Arts – Music*G+ | Level 8 | CK104 |
| UCC | Film and Screen Media | Level 8 | CK105 |
| Munster TU | Popular Music: Voice*G+ | Level 8 | MT937 |
| Munster TU | Music*G+ | Level 8 | MT936 |
| Munster TU | Musical Theatre*G+ | Level 8 | MT938 |
| Munster TU | Theatre and Drama Studies*G+ | Level 8 | MT939 |
| Atlantic TU | Performing Arts (Acting) G | Level 7 | SG236 |
| Atlantic TU | Performing Arts G | Level 8 | SG241 |
| Atlantic TU | Performing Arts (Theatre Design) G | Level 7 | SG235 |
| DBS | Film and Creative Media | Level 7 | DB576 |
| DBS | Film and Creative Media | Level 8 | DB567 |
| Griffith College | Film, TV and Screen Media Production | Level 7 | GC466 |
| Griffith College | Film, TV and Screen Media Production | Level 8 | GC456 |
| Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art (TCD) | Acting* | Level 8 |
| Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art (TCD) | >Stage Management &Technical Theatre | Level 8 |
For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie