Playwriting: stage 1 (continuation)
Though this course is a continuation of the previous term’s course, new students with some playwriting experience are welcome to join, space allowing.
Key course information
Dates
23/04/09 - 25/06/09
Day(s)
Thu
Duration
10 weeks
Time
10:00 - 13:00
Fees
Full fee: £140
Senior fee: £85
Concession: £42
Venue
Keeley Street
Course code
HW028
Availability
This course has finished
Course outline
What is the course about?
To offer a comprehensive playwriting course through practical and workshop/improvisations covering all aspects of the various elements needed to complete a first draft of a play.
Tutor Bio
Jemma Kennedy is a playwright and novelist. She has taught many writing courses and workshops for adults including those at the Arvon Foundation, and lectured in scriptwriting at Manchester Metropolitan University for two years. She has published a novel (Skywalking, Penguin 2002), and began writing for theatre after winning a place in the Royal Exchange Theatre’s Write # 2 Festival in 2004, which resulted in a writing attachment. In 2005 she was awarded a Jerwood Arvon Young Playwright’s Apprenticeship for her play The Windmill. Recent work includes an adaptation of The Seagull, (Tabard Theatre, 2006), Evensong (Shropshire tour 2006) and an afternoon play for Radio 4.
What topics will we cover?
The course wil cover the basic elements that are necessary in the making of a play, i.e characterisation, theme, plot, subtext, dialogue and style (naturalism, expressionism, surrealism).
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity.
- identify and analyse the various elements such as characterisation, theme, plot, dialogue and style.
- work towards a First draft of dramatic text.
What level is the course?
This is a stage 1 course - a compulsive interest in drama - through reading plays or going to the theatre plus a love of dialogue is useful.
How will I be taught?
Writing workshop/improvisations and discussion. You may be expected to produce written work at home.
Are there any other costs (e.g. certification, materials, equipment or books I need to buy)?
Notebook/file - your preferred form of blank paper and writing implement.
What feedback will I get?
You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
Will I have a chance to give my views on the course?
Yes, please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
On completing Playwriting Stage 1, students may move on to Playwriting Stage 2 and/or into a drama writing course dealing with a specific medium, such as drama writing for radio or TV screen.
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