THTR 1740 - Fundamentals of Playwriting: Playwriting 1

3 Credits

This course focuses on the skills necessary for writers who write for the stage rather than the page. Students work to develop an ability to create stage plots and dialogue. Through a series of writing and reading activities, exercise and assignments, students work to explore character, conflict and drama through their writing. Students also work through writing exercises to develop the skills to structure a play with a clear beginning, middle and end. Students are encouraged to develop their work and the course culminates in a reading of short plays. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment score

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 6