WRI 7420Interm:MFA Playwriting Wksp

Catalog

Students learn the art of writing for stage and screen in a tutorial with an individual faculty member. Participants read from master play writers, write original work and revise, focusing on dramatic staging, dialogue, and direction. Through steady interaction, this individualized method of study ensures that students maintain productivity in their daily lives. Students will produce, revise, and polish content, while analyzing and employing established performance techniques. Ongoing communication with faculty mentor assures students of the support and critique needed to advance their literary and personal goals. Intermediate Tutorial is distinguished by a focus on writing from the perspective of the audience, an emphasis on revision and manuscript development, and an exploration of the various collaborative aspects of the writing process.