Program Description

This course will provide you with a solid grounding in the practical application of both theatre and film production skills, a mix of which are currently unavailable to prospective students on the island of Ireland at this level, along with key acting skills and a theoretical foundation. 

It will diversify the skills of potential performing arts students by allowing them to develop skills not only in voice, acting and movement, but also in film studies and film production & post-production. 

Uniquely, this course will also allow students the opportunity to gain core skills in technical theatre practice, including set design and construction, sound and lighting design, costume design and stage management. They will also practice promotion, administration and management skills in their third year projects, subject to the modules being available. 

Career Options

The BA in Theatre & Film Practice aims to produce theatre and film professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to work as performers or producers within the diverse areas of cultural production both in live, recorded and digital theatrical and film/media formats in Ireland and abroad. 

Our graduates will be equipped with the core competencies to engage in any of the following careers, amongst others: 

• Entry level in film and theatre as technicians 
• Self-starting entrepreneurial performance or creative artist 
• Independent actor or creative artist who can work across multiple platforms – film/TV/On-line/ installation/Site-specific 
• Script-Writing 
• Playwriting - Radio or voice-over performance 
• Arts Administration - Facilitator -  Community artist - Events/festival management 

Four great reasons to consider this course

• This course is very suitable for students who know they want to work in areas of Theatre & Film but have not yet decided on which area to specialise.
• This course offers a broad range of skill sets.
• This course offers students the opportunity to become self-starting artists.
• All practical classes are led by lecturers who have professional industry experience.

Admission Requirements

Garde 12 with a minimum of 55% from a CBSE, State board or equivalent. Subjects must include English and Mathematics.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Students who apply first will receive free housing for the first year. The student will receive a rebate of Euros 1400 on the room rent for the second and third years.