THD 295-02 - Special Topic: Playwriting

4 credits (Spring Term 1)

Playwriting seeks to develop and hone playwriting craft through a writing workshop environment that will guide the writer’s exploration of their individual voice as an emerging playwright. The course will concentrate on developing fundamental components of dramatic writing including: storytelling for the stage, character formation, shaping narrative, developing the language of visual imagery, crafting dialogue, and fostering a theatrical imagination and artistic voice for both live state and digital platforms. Students are expected to complete weekly writing assignments.

Prerequisite: Any 100-level THD course.
Instructor: Mayorga