ENG 207 - Creative Writing: An Introduction to Playwriting

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

This course introduces students to the concepts of dramatic writing, with an emphasis on character and structure. The course is intended to provide the student with practical experience in the creative process of composing stage-worthy plays. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and discuss the work of important playwrights in terms of structure, dramatic arc, central metaphors and symbols, physicality, and dialogue; Describe the standard format of play; Research ideas for use in plays; Formulate different dramatic ideas; Create dialogue, characters, and relationships intended for the stage; Compose and revise plays; Share work with fellow writers with the intent of listening to feedback and potentially incorporating the ideas of others into the work; Work with actors to refine dialogue; Use physical-mental exercises to inspire and sustain dramatic writing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 112* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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