Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit develops practical and creative skills in the craft of writing for performance. Through practical workshops, discussions, readings and individual dramaturgical sessions with the Unit Lecturer, you will explore the range of styles, genres, conventions, purposes and methodologies within writing for performance. Approaches to character development, script structure, style, and diverse modes of playwrighting will be explored, as well as the work of established writers. The unit involves a practice based development of skills, with a focus on writing for performance, dramaturgy, evaluating works-in-progress, and incorporating feedback.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Writing for Performance |
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| Unit code | FPB255 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Theatre |
| Coordinator | Dr. Jane Woollard |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand and identify a variety of writing styles.
- Apply conventions and methodologies of script structure and genre.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of evaluation, redrafting and editing in the scriptwriting process.
- Critically analyse diverse social and cultural contexts which influence writing for performance.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 3 hour workshop weekly, online |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1:Class presentation: (study of selected playwright and the impact of their work) 5 – 10 minutes, 20%. Assessment Task 2: First draft (in progress) Script and accompanying notes (5 – 10 pages of text), 20%. Assessment Task 3: Script Assessment (written report on selected text 800-1000 words), 30%. Assessment Task 4: Final draft script and play reading – (short play of 5 – 10 minutes duration), 30% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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