Topics covered in the six lessons include forward and retrospective strategies, character, tension, scene building and transitions, and dialogue. The course's written assignments will take you from climax analysis to the development of a scenario, and culminate in a second draft of your play. Also recommended is the following play analysis text. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. J. L. Styan. The Elements of Drama . Cambridge University Press, 1960. Course Requirements Six written assignments, including the first and second drafts of your play.