Stage Design Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The Stage Design programme at Trinity College Dublin is a dedicated postgraduate course designed for professionals who wish to refine their creative practice in the performing arts. This intensive training environment allows students to specialise in specific design disciplines while engaging with a broader community of theatre makers. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the university ensures that graduates are prepared for the complexities of modern production environments.

Why Stage Design at Trinity College Dublin?

This programme is uniquely situated within The Lir Academy, providing students with access to a vibrant network of emerging playwrights, directors, and producers. A key feature of the curriculum is the emphasis on individual and group tuition, which is designed to challenge artistic ideas and build professional resilience. Students benefit from masterclasses led by international visiting practitioners and gain direct industry exposure through professional placements and observations of work in development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 23480 per year
• European fee: EUR 12900 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum combines theoretical exploration with intensive practical workshops. Modules may include:

• Theatre in Context
• Contemporary Theatre Practice
• Production Design
• Set Design Workshop
• Costume Design Workshop
• Lighting Design Workshop
• Dramaturgy for Stage Design

The final stage of the programme involves the realisation of a design project for public viewing in a professional studio setting, alongside supervised placements assisting established industry designers.

Careers with Stage Design

Graduates are equipped with a robust collaborative skill set and a professional portfolio tailored for the theatre and related creative industries. The programme prepares individuals for roles as set, costume, or lighting designers within professional theatre companies, film productions, and live events. By the end of the course, students will have established a significant network of peers and industry contacts to support their transition into high-level professional practice.