Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BA (Hons)
Programme Code CR_GTHDR_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2020
Department Cork School of Music (current setup)
Field of Study 2122 - Drama
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A broad understanding of Theatre & Drama in professional performance, production, community and educational contexts; and an in-depth knowledge of one, or a cognate set of these areas
PO2 Knowledge - Kind A knowledge base that enables them to enter the profession in one or more of the following specialisms: acting, musical theatre, theatre design, directing, script-writing, theatre technician, stage management, community artist, production administration, research
PO3 Skill - Range Actor training to inform all theatre disciplines; performance practice; evaluation and criticism; textual analysis and creative interpretation; specialised theatrical design, construction and technical operating skills; facilitation and teaching skills
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to identify and apply an appropriate theatre skill to a wide range of professional and community occupations
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to achieve personal artistic, technical and vocational objectives; and to respond creatively to client and commercial requirements in the areas of theatre, media, education and community arts
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work both as an individual creative artist in a chosen theatre specialism, and to contribute to a multidisciplinary team; to devise, facilitate and lead appropriate projects in community, educational and professional theatrical contexts
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Awareness of the need for ongoing development and engagement within the art form; the ability to accept and deliver critical appraisal; the ability to grow through appropriate apprenticeships, placements, postgraduate training and professional engagements
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to evaluate and articulate the role of Theatre and its practitioners in society; the capacity to reflect and engage with other professionals in the field; understanding of the importance of an ethical and responsible practice with particular cognisance of health & safety requirements
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
DRAM6005 Performance Ensemble 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM6009 Theatre History & Text 1 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM6011 Theatre Lab 1 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM6018 Theatre Technology 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM6013 Voice 1 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM6016 Costume & Make-Up Design Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM6006 Performance Ensemble 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM6010 Theatre History & Text 2 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM6012 Theatre Lab 2 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM6017 Theatre Technology 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM6014 Voice 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM7007 Performance Ensemble 3 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM7022 Stage Management Deirdre Collins 1 5
DRAM7009 Theatre History & Text 3 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7011 Theatre Lab 3 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM7013 Voice 3 Deirdre Collins 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM7021 Acting in the Media 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
DRAM7019 Lighting Design Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7005 Musical Theatre 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM7018 Sound Design Deirdre Collins 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM7001 Applied Theatre Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7008 Performance Ensemble 4 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM7010 Theatre History & Text 4 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7012 Theatre Lab 4 Deirdre Collins 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM7021 Acting in the Media 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
DRAM7019 Lighting Design Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM7006 Musical Theatre 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM7018 Sound Design Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM8052 Theatre Craft Internship Deirdre Collins 1 5
DRAM7014 Voice 4 Deirdre Collins 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM8016 Performance Ensemble 5 Deirdre Collins 2 10
DRAM7020 Production Studies & Marketing Deirdre Collins 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM7021 Acting in the Media 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8047 Acting in the Media 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8049 Actor Performance Prep 1 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM8003 Advanced Sound Design Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8004 Advanced Stage Lighting Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8008 Dance 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8009 Directing 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
DRAM8039 Scriptwriting 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8031 Set Design and Props Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM8040 Theatre in the Community 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8043 Voice and Movement 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM8017 Performance Ensemble 6 Deirdre Collins 2 10
DRAM8036 TDS Work Placement AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM7021 Acting in the Media 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8047 Acting in the Media 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8046 Actor Performance Platform 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8003 Advanced Sound Design Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8050 Dance 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8010 Directing 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
DRAM8037 Scriptwriting 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8052 Theatre Craft Internship Deirdre Collins 1 5
DRAM8007 Theatre in the Community 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8051 Voice and Movement 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Year 4 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM8019 Performance Ensemble 7 Deirdre Collins 2 10
DRAM8022 Theatre Production Management Deirdre Collins 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM8047 Acting in the Media 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8041 Actor Performance Prep 2 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM8003 Advanced Sound Design Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8004 Advanced Stage Lighting Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8048 Dance 3 Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
DRAM8039 Scriptwriting 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8026 Self-Devised Theatre Project 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8034 Theatre Thesis 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8040 Theatre in the Community 1 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8044 Voice and Movement 3 Deirdre Collins 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Year 4 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Previously completed Electives for which you have already gained credit cannot be retaken.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM8020 Performance Ensemble 8 Deirdre Collins 2 10
DRAM8025 Professional Portfolio Deirdre Collins 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DRAM8047 Acting in the Media 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8045 Actor Performance Platform 2 2 5
DRAM8003 Advanced Sound Design Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8004 Advanced Stage Lighting Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8042 Dance 4 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8011 Dramatherapy 1 Deirdre Collins 3 5
DRAM8012 Dramatherapy 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
DRAM8037 Scriptwriting 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8027 Self-Devised Theatre Project 2 Deirdre Collins 2 5
DRAM8052 Theatre Craft Internship Deirdre Collins 1 5
DRAM8035 Theatre Thesis 2 AIVEEN KEARNEY 2 5
DRAM8002 Voice and Movement 4 Deirdre Collins 2 5