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WT204: Dramatic Writing, Craft and Practice
| Module Title | Dramatic Writing, Craft and Practice |
|---|---|
| Module Code | WT204 |
| Module Tutor | Lucy Tyler |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass WT104 or pass WT110 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | WT204 is a research-led module designed to replicate the practice of a commissioned playwright or radio dramatist. Students will continue the development of skills in dramatic writing through text-based and performance criticism, whilst gaining an appreciation of industry through writing under the conditions of a commissioned playwright or radio dramatist. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The module will familiarize students with movements, tropes and controversies contributing to drama as it stands in the UK and elsewhere today. Students will be encouraged to relate their writing to an overarching understanding of divergent literary, theoretical and political contexts. There will be an emphasis here in exploring the vocabulary of industry, becoming aware of institutions and theatres supporting ‘new writing’, and refining research skills in view of individual full length projects. WT204 also illuminates the generic possibilities of dramatic writing in other mediums (radio, television, and screen), allowing students to appreciate the transferability of dramatic writing skills. The module has a strong academic and theoretical underpinning which allows students to assimilate literary and theatrical movements into their understanding and application of creative process. Students will participate actively in developing each other’s plays in workshop settings and will be expected to write scenes or plays, which their cohort will read and offer advice on developing further. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate :
a) the ability to write complex full length plays suitable for production. b) a greater understanding of play structure and of the realization of text in performance. c) the ability to comprehend, analyse, and evaluate key texts from the major styles, topics, and controversies that have emerged in key theatrical movements between the late nineteenth century and the present day; and to relate their own work to these contexts. d) an assimilated knowledge of the vocabulary of the creative industry and its processes pertaining to ‘new writing’. ii. Skills By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they can: a) identify and analyse the main elements of character and scenic construction in plays and their format. b) produce plays which utilise the conventions of a variety of traditions in an original way, or depart from them in an informed and intentional way. c) appreciate the notion of collaboration in industry and developmental scenarios by considering the people other than the writer who contribute to dramatic writing in performance. d) work collaboratively during the developmental stage of their plays, primarily through participation in workshops. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact 20% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 10% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Presentation: 002: 40% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent 003: 50% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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