Dramatic Structure

Catalog description

This course not only examines the creative construction of various types of dramatic work, but also the less tangible elements of the art, including theme, truth, factual accuracy, social responsibility, dramatic license, philosophy, and the role of the dramatist in a rapidly changing world. Students will engage with a variety of writing methodologies and practices through screenings of feature films, documentaries, historical adaptations, limited series, one-hour dramas, and half-hour TV comedies that help illustrate the lessons within the topics.