Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Creative Writing | Screenwriting | Theater Arts
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This MFA program in Contemporary Theatre Practice equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in theatre and related industries. Through courses in contemporary theatre practice, dramaturgy, writing workshops, and play development, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the field. The program fosters collaboration with students in directing and design programs, providing a unique and immersive learning experience.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Contemporary Theatre Practice: Enables students to become conversant in the styles, forms, theories, and practices that constitute contemporary theatre making in Ireland.
- Dramaturgy: Introduces students to a range of dramatic texts for the theatre or related media with an emphasis on the dramaturgical composition of those texts.
Teaching:
- The course is designed to complement the existing MFA Theatre Directing and the MFA Stage Design including Lighting Design, Costume Design, and Set Design.
- Students on all three programs will work together in collaboration, developing a shared understanding of contemporary theatre practice and a collective appreciation of the dedication and commitment required to make innovative performances happen.
Careers:
- This course is designed to equip students of exceptional talent with the skills necessary to pursue a career in theatre and related industries through the development of skills, professional practices, and creative approaches to writing for performance.
Other:
- Students elect to take this course either full-time (12 months) or part-time (24 months).
- Students on the course will work in a dedicated space for writers in The Lir building.
- In addition to the core classes and workshops, individual tuition from The Lir’s dramaturge will be a key feature of the training.
- Master classes by visiting practitioners will supplement the student experience.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
In addition to the information required on the online form, applicants are also required to upload a copy of the following:
- A letter that outlines the applicant’s theatre education and highlights the applicant’s writing experience to date.
- A ‘statement of purpose’ that refers to the applicants ambitions in terms of writing style, form and medium.
- A résumé (CV).
- A writing sample in the form of a play, with a minimum 45 minutes reading time (samples will not be returned and The Lir does not provide critiques of writing samples).
- Two academic or creative references / testimonials.
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