Programme of Study
The course is a one year *, full-time, taught postgraduate
programme. It consists of six
modules (4 core modules each weighted at 12 ECTS credits and 2 elective
modules each weighted at 6 ECTS credits ) of lectures, seminars, tutorials and
practicals; these are divided equally between two fifteen-week semesters; and a
substantial final presentation is then undertaken throughout the third semester
(weighted at 30 ECTS credits).
The core modules address theoretical and practical aspects within the
field of Irish, western, and world 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.
Dec 5th, 2009
