ENGL 167 - Playwriting Workshop

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
Playwriting Workshop explores writing for the theatre through practice and discussion.  Components of playwriting, including action, dialogue, and character will be examined. Students will learn to critique their own work and the work of others by participating in writing workshops.

Prerequisite ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.

A. Analyze the craft of contemporary playwriting.

B. Create short plays.

C. Apply the writing process of pre-writing, writing, and revising to all assignments.

D. Demonstrate a familiarity with the workshop process of self and group critique.

E. Revise developed work into final form.

F. Use professional formatting conventions.     

 

Content
A. Readings of selected literary texts

B. Subject matter, form, and style of plays

C. In-class writing exercises

D. Editing and revision strategies

E. Development of two ten minutes plays

Student Evaluation
A. Tests and quizzes

B. Tests and quizzes

C. Writing assignments and exercises

D. Class participation and interaction

E. A portfolio of creative work