Course Description
Drama: Advanced Acting Course Level 6
Kinsale College
Drama: Advanced Acting Course.
The Drama: Advanced Acting Course Level 6 course is delivered in a number of ways. Students participate in practical workshops with regular and visiting staff. In addition, students are expected to work independently on their own and on group projects. Independent work is supervised by staff and is designed to encourage students to create their own work. It helps to gain self-confidence in learning and development.
Core to the teaching practice in Kinsale is belief in an ensemble approach to theatre. Students are considered to be part of a Company, where each actor has a vital contribution to make to the group. During the course, emphasis is placed on devising original work through improvisation, as well as the study and performance of existing play texts. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own path in the Theatre workplace. They are given the tools to either devise their own work or to audition for existing companies and theatres.
Other Information
Kinsale College has a specially designed and purpose built amphitheatre providing drama students with a perfect rehearsal and public performance space. Furthermore, students perform, on occasion, in Cork at venues such as the Half Moon Theatre and the Cork Arts Theatre.
The course aims to let each student to discover their own creative voice and to feel empowered to enter the entertainments industry with confidence. Participants will do 10 days of work experience in a suitable setting. Each participant will devise, produce and perform in an original piece of theatre for a public audience to fulfill this requirement.
In addition, there are often opportunities to take productions on tour. The college maintains links with the professional theatre.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Acting, Theatre Production,
- Arts Administration,
- Community Arts,
- Workshop Facilitation,
- Teaching,
- Theatre Writing.
Past students have pursued all of the above as well as forming their own Theatre Companies.
| Course Code | 6M5128 |
| College Name | Kinsale College |
| Course Category | Acting, Dance, Music & Theatre Performance, Screen Acting, Stage Acting |
| Course Location | Bandon, Cork, Ireland |
| Course Start Date | 3rd September 2018 |
| Course Fee | €500.00 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Times | Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information |
| Entry Requirements | -Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. An equivalent level 5 award completed -All applicants will be required to attend an interview. -An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview. |
