Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies

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 MUSIC
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