Stage Design - The Lir Academy

The MFA in Stage Design for Lighting Design, Costume Design and Set Design is a one-year practical programme for professionals looking to explore their creativity and passion for stage design and specialise in their chosen field.

Admission Requirements Applicants are required to possess a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants must fill out all the information required on the online form, which includes the submission of two references, one academic and a professional reference, copies of the transcripts of previously completed education levels, and a CV. In addition, applicants are also required to upload a copy of the following documents separately, within the Additional Documents section: a) Letter of application – a letter that outlines the applicant’s theatre education and design experience to date. This may also include experience in other areas of theatre, especially work in technical theatre. Ideally, applicants will have some experience in their chosen major to be accepted on to the course or otherwise demonstrate previous engagement with the performing arts or a passion for adapting their skillset to their chosen discipline. Candidates for the Lighting Design Major must have technical experience in the field. b) Statement of purpose – a statement outlining the applicant’s ambitions in terms of stage design. Applicants should describe the role of theatre in their life, justify the choice of a career as a designer in their chosen major, and why they wish to pursue further education. c) Portfolio – a portfolio of the applicant’s theatre work to date, including visual accounts of work processes and finished pieces, as well as illustration of the conceptualising and research work developed (sketches, swatches, model boxes, technical plans, etc). English Language Requirements All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements for their application to be considered for shortlisting to the programme. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page