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THEA241 Writing for Stage and Screen

The theory and practice of playwriting. The study and writing of short plays and screenplays.

In this popular paper, you will gain an introduction to the unique requirements of playwriting and screenwriting by writing your own short play and via a variety of exercises designed to sharpen your writer's mind and critical awareness.

Paper title Writing for Stage and Screen
Paper code THEA241
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,141.35
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite
(THEA 101 or 121 or 122 ) or 54 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinators: Amanda Martin and Professor Stuart Young

Teaching Arrangements

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Textbooks
Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes
This paper will give you an understanding of some of the playwright's tools, along with an ability to critically and analytically evaluate your work and to produce a short play of good quality for a first-time writer.

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Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 28-34, 36-41

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 11:00-12:50 29-34, 36-41
A2 Wednesday 13:00-14:50 29-34, 36-41