Playwriting: a taster

Have you ever wanted to write a play? Spend a day working on character, dialogue and what makes an event dramatic.

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Key course information

Date
23/10/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £47^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW271

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This one-day course will introduce you to some of the key elements of playwriting.

What topics will we cover?

What makes a story dramatic, creating characters; writing dialogue.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Assess a story for its dramatic possibilities
Invent dramatic characters
Produce dialogue
Decide whether you want to write in dramatic form.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a taster - an introduction – to dramatic writing.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through tutor in-put, in class writing, and group discussion.

Tutor Biography
Paul Jenkins is a professional playwright and TV writer. Recent theatre work includes First Person Shooter for the Birmingham Rep and Island Hopping for the Belarus Free Theatre at the Almeida. His new play Fear of Drowning is being developed on attachment with National Theatre Studio. Paul was artist-in-residence at Sofia University 2010-2011 writing, performing and tutoring with the university drama department. His plays are published by Nick Hern Books.

City lit reserves the right to change course tutors or venues from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor/venue.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Paper and pens only.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

City Lit runs a Playwriting: stage 1 course starting in September (daytime and a Playwriting: an introduction course starting in January (evening).

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

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