Course Summary
The Master of Fine Art degree in Playwriting at The Lir Academy offers every student the opportunity to develop and hone their unique writing skill so that each play written is the best it can be.
The theatrical landscape is constantly being moulded by theatre makers who are presenting original works or reimagining classics. Critical to this process is new writings and adaptations.
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Career Sectors
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Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
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 creative writing experience to date. This may also include experience in other areas of theatre. Please note, however, that applicants will require some playwriting experience to be accepted on to the course
b) Statement of Purpose: A statement outlining ambitions in terms of theatre writing. Applicants should include the role of theatre in their life, discuss their choice to follow playwriting as a career path, and demonstrate their ambition in completing further education. Applicants should also explore their ambitions in terms of creative writing style, form and medium.
c) A sample of writing in the form of a play (minimum 45 minutes reading time)
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.
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Fees
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Career Progression
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.
Duration
2 years Part Time