BA in Performing Arts
Atlantic Technological University — Sligo, County Sligo
About this program
Atlantic Technological University's Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts is a three-year, industry-endorsed programme offered at the Sligo campus through the Yeats Academy of Arts, Design and Architecture. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers as actors or designers in film, television, and theatre. Students choose to specialize in either Acting or Theatre Design beginning in Year 2. The curriculum combines practical training with intellectual engagement, emphasizing collaboration across theatrical disciplines. Year 1 provides a foundation in acting, theatre design, directing, and performance/cultural studies. Acting students develop vocal, movement, and characterization skills across various genres and styles, while design students master set, costume, and lighting design. Year 3 focuses on advanced performance contexts and complete design realizations. The program benefits from a €17 million creative teaching hub opened in 2023, featuring state-of-the-art black box theatres, production design studios, costume design studios, CAD fabrication labs, and rehearsal spaces. Graduates are prepared for employment in the expanding film, TV, and theatre industries.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a dance audition
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