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Overview

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 (for stage or screen) and via a variety of exercises designed to sharpen your writer's mind and critical awareness.

About this paper

Paper title Writing for Stage and Screen
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
(THEA 154 or THEA 122) or 54 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Amanda Martin

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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
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.

Overview

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 (for stage or screen) and via a variety of exercises designed to sharpen your writer's mind and critical awareness.

About this paper

Paper title Writing for Stage and Screen
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
(THEA 154 or THEA 122) or 54 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Amanda Martin

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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
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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