Program Overview

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Associate of Fine Arts In Musical Theatre

Overview

The Associate of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre is a two-year program that offers a conservatory and holistic approach to musical theatre training. The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the performing arts industry, including performance, directing, staging, creating written material for performance, production, management, marketing, and funding.

Category

Performing Arts

Start Month

September

Level

Undergraduate

Application Method

Direct & Audition

Fees (Non-EU Nationals)

N/A

Duration

2 Years (Full-time)

Fees (EU Nationals)

€7500

Location

Dublin

Course Detail

The program combines conservatory training and academic classroom modules. Approximately two-thirds of total weekly contact hours consist of modules devoted to practical aspects of performance, while the remaining one-third concentrates on class-based academic instruction.

Course Schedule

The program's structure includes:

• Acting modules that explore technical perspectives and development through the study of the Stanislavski, Laban, and Meisner techniques.
• Music modules that emphasize acquiring a Legitimate Vocal technique and learning about the overall Health and Care of the Voice.
• Dance modules that introduce fundamental concepts of dance and movement, including Musical Theatre dance styles, Classical Ballet, Jazz ballet, Ensemble Improvisation, and Body Awareness.

Course Requirements

• Irish School Leavers: Applicants must obtain an Irish Level 5 Leaving Certificate. An interview and audition are required for entry to the program.
• Further Education (FE) students: Applicants must obtain an Irish FE Level 5 or Level 6 award. An interview and audition are required for entry to the program.
• International Applicants: Applicants must obtain a higher secondary education diploma. An interview and audition are required for entry to the program.
• English Language Requirement: An English language certificate may also be required.

Course Skills

Students will acquire and develop transferable career skills, including:

• Communication
• Writing skills
• Creativity
• Effective presentation techniques
• Management, marketing, and fundraising abilities
• Interpretational and compositional competency with written texts
• Organisational skills
• Research skills
• Time management

Useful Links

• The Course Catalog
• Quality Assurance Manual
• The Student Handbook
• The Return to Title IV Policy
• The SAP Policy
• Student Information
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy
• Erasmus Charter for Higher Education

Fees

• Tuition fee: EU students €7500, Non-EU students €9500
• Payment plans are available for EU students and students who do not require a Stamp 2 study visa.