Professional Preparation in Acting

This is a one year FETAC Level 6 course focusing on contemporary methods and original work.The course aims to bridge the gap between training and working in the competitive acting industry.

Course Open

Course Number

24

Duration

1 Year

Certification

FETAC Level 6 (new award)
Trinity College London Guildhall Licentiate Diploma in Acting (LTCL).
Commenced in year two of Course 23.

Entry

Entry is by audition/interview. Applicants should have successfully completed prior training at FETAC Level 5 or above or have achieved an LTCL Guildhall qualification at appropriate level or above.

Employment

Stage, Television and Film Industries, Teaching, Directors,
Events Management

Number of places available

Thirty

Principal Areas of Study

• Contemporary Theatre
  (Researching and devising new work on interesting issues) 
• Theatre-In-Education 
  (Community-based drama) 
• Showcase
  (Launching new talent to directors, agents and casting directors) 
• Seminar in acting for camera 
• Musical Theatre

Features of the course

• Theatre-In-Education production tours to schools and community centres. 
• Creating and performing an original theatre piece. 
• Preparation and presentation of a showcase programme for agents, casting agents and directors, stage, television and film. 
• This course focuses on professional preparation for actors with significant prior training/experience. 
• Participation in a musical Theatre production

Progression

Higher Education

Students may progress to work professionally or compete for places in Leading Theatre Studies / Degree Programmes. LTCL is aligned to Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.