Programme of Study
The course is a one year *, full-time, taught programme. It consists of six three- credit modules (4 core modules and 2 elective modules) of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals; these are divided equally between two fifteen-week semesters.
The core modules address theoretical and practical aspects within the field of Irish and western dance performance studies.
The elective modules are self-directed programmes of study which allow students to specialise further in an area of their programme specialisation or to select a project based on expertise available in the other areas of study available at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance including:
- Dance Performance (Irish Traditional Dance or Contemporary Dance Performance)
- Ethnochoreology
- Ethnomusicology
- Irish Traditional Music
- Classical String Performance
- Chant
- Ritual Studies
- Music Education
In addition a substantial final presentation is submitted at the end of the programme.
Applicants wishing to discuss the programme may contact the Course Director
Careers:
The programme is beneficial for students wishing to pursue careers in Irish traditional dance performance, artistic directorship, solo choreography and performance, arts, dance education and dance development.
* Students may be permitted to extend their study over a second full-time year subject to a available places, the agreement of the course director and the head of the IWAMD.