LITT07017 2019 Writing and Practice: Playwriting

demonstrate an understanding of the craft and technique of playwriting through the development of their own work;

Critically evaluate their own work and that of others;

Situate their work within the broad context of the respective media of theatre

Understand the role of the writer in the professional context of the stage
 

Use the appropriate industry format and conventions associated with writing for the stage

Understand different dramatic genres relevant to playwriting;

Develop their own creative voice with a view to a realisation of their work for performance;

Develop skills in collaboration with other creative partners, directors, dramaturgs, designers and cast.

Demonstrate the necessary research for writing;

A series of guided lectures will introduce students to the history and practice of the theatre industry. The principal activity will be workshops where students will participate in writing, editing and sharing their work. Students will respond critically to their written work and that of others. The students will be expected to write independently and engage in guided independent study.  We will have presentations from visiting industry professionals as well as going to see productions currently showing during the course of the semester. Students will document their learning in their reflective portfolios of work.

• Weekly writing tasks
• Critical/analytical tasks
• Presentation - Directed reading
• Portfolio of writing - samples of stage plays, scene analysis, written assignments, reflective commentaries
• Attendance and engagement with the class

Repeat attend

This module will examine in theory and in practice the following:

• The development of plays
• Treatment for plays
• Script analysis, discussion of characterisation, story lines, setting, script realisation
• The role of the playwright for stage - movement, sound, space, lighting, technology.
• Actors, designers, directors and the dramaturg in realising the script for performance