An introduction to the art and craft of writing for stage and screen. Special emphasis is given to the technical elements of dramatic writing, the vocabulary of the playwright and screenwriter, and the nature of the writing experience- from germinal idea to marketing the completed script. The course culminates with an evenings of readings of new owrks written by the students. Offered in Interim only. 280 Argumentation A study of the theory and process of argumentation and controversy.
Students analyze, research, and debate selected questions of publiuc policy.
Offered in 1999-2000 and alternate years. Students direct a one-act play as the final project for the course. Offered Spring Semeter only. This course studies and analyzed the concepts, principles, and techniques of doing visual designs for stage performances, focusing on scenery and costumes. Students will complete design projects, drawings, renderings, and scenic models.