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Writing a Play in London: The Art and Craft of Dramatic Writing
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution:CEA CAPA London Center
Location:London, ENGLAND
Primary Subject Area: Theater Arts
Instruction in:English
Course Code:LNDN THTR 3312
Transcript Source:University of Minnesota
Course Details:Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits:3
Contact Hours:45
Prerequisites:An interest in creative writing, and dramatic writing in particular. Students must be prepared to share their work in sessions and to offer and receive supportive feedback.
DESCRIPTION
Writing A Play: The Art and Craft of Making Theatre will introduce the student to the variety of skills required to write a stage play. Beginning with a range of stimuli from their experience of London: people, places, events and ideas, students will develop their ideas into fully-fledged one-act plays. Focusing on a toolbox approach, and carefully considering the various elements of dialogue, characterization, structure and themes, the course will culminate in the presentation of a showcase of each writer's work in CEA CAPA's studio performance space before an audience!
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