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DRAM 251 Introduction to Playwriting Units: 3.00
Writing of dramatic exercises and one-act plays accompanied by dramaturgical study of published and original works.
NOTE Priority in the on-campus offering of this course is given to students in a DRAM Plan.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Priority in the on-campus offering of this course is given to students in a DRAM Plan.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above or registration in the MUTH Plan.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Construct a believable and engaging plot.
- Create characters and dialogue that is believable and engaging.
- Give, accept and use pertinent dramaturgical advice and analysis in a professional manner.
- Understand and exploit limitations of live theatre (and performance).
- Understand the playwright's role in the development, "workshopping", rehearsal and production of a new play.
- Understand, identify and use such terms as theme, action, motivation, message, exposition, conflict, plot, character, genre, etc.
- Write the first draft of a short one-act play.