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Overview

This course combines theory and practice to assist students while they write an original 50-60 minute play or screenplay

In this paper you will develop your own "voice" as a playwright and will craft an original full-length play.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Writing for the Stage and Screen
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
THEA 241
Restriction
THEA 441
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Coordinator: Amanda Martin

Textbooks
Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.
Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
This paper builds on knowledge and understanding from THEA 241. It will give you an understanding of some of cultural and historical concerns that have informed the practice of writing for theatre/film, along with an ability to critically and analytically evaluate your work and to produce a full-length play of good quality.

Timetable

Semester 1

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

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-14, 16-17, 19-22

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 12:00-13:50 9-14, 16-22

Overview

This course combines theory and practice to assist students while they write an original 50-60 minute play or screenplay

In this paper you will develop your own "voice" as a playwright and will craft an original full-length play.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Writing for the Stage and Screen
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (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 241
Restriction
THEA 441
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Amanda Martin

Textbooks
Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.
Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
This paper builds on knowledge and understanding from THEA 241. It will give you an understanding of some of the cultural and historical concerns that have informed the practice of writing for theatre/film, along with an ability to critically and analytically evaluate your work and to produce a full-length play of good quality.

Timetable

Semester 1

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

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-16

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22
Wednesday 10:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22
A2 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 9-12, 15-22
Friday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 15-22
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