Statistics 283f - Playwriting I

Institution:

Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

(Writing-intensive course; Same as english 205f) This course offers practice in the fundamentals of dramatic structure and technique. Weekly reading assignments will examine the unique nature of writing for the theatre, nuts and bolts of format, tools of the cra?, and the playwright's process from formulatinga dramatic idea to rewriting. Weekly writing assignments will include scenework, adaptation, and journaling. The course will culminate in the writing of a oneact play. each class meeting will incorporate reading student work aloud with feedback from the instructor and the class. Students will listen, critique, and develop the vocabulary to discuss plays, structure, story, and content. Does not meet a distribution requirement E. Courtney Prereq. an English writing course, one course in theatre arts, or permission of instructor; 4 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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