ENG 13 - Introduction to Playwriting

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

CSU Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A. Explores the fundamentals of writing for the theatre through the experience of playwriting, play analysis, and study of the theatrical apparatus. Lectures and discussion emphasize historical and contemporary theories of world drama, dramatic structure, characterization, dialogue and monologue, and the role of the playwright within the collaborative art form of live performance. Subsequent enrollment in an additional semester will afford students opportunity for further preparation of materials, including monologues, scenes, ten-minute and one-act plays for the stage, as well as further development of playwriting and play analysis skills. May be taken a total of two times. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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