2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CCRWT 2080 Art and Craft of Playwriting

Geared to the student who loves drama and developing characters, this course explores the art and craft of playwriting.  By studying plays of many genres and time periods, students will gain an understanding of the unique nature of telling stories for the stage. Regular writing assignments and in-class writing workshops will allow students to hear their work read aloud and critiqued in class, encouraging them to find their own voice" through practice of specific issues of craft including action conflict events beats etc.  Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the ways playwrights tell their stories for the stage.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CWRIT 1101

Offered

Every odd Spring