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Overview
About the course
By the end of the Playwriting - An Introduction course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama you will have the tools you need to continue on your playwriting journey and have ideas for your plot, a developed breakdown of your characters and a fully written and analysed first scene.
You will also be introduced to the skills involved in redrafting your script and working with notes. In the final lesson, you will see your scene acted out by actors on one of our parallel courses.
If you go on to complete your play in your own time once the course has been completed, for an additional fee, you can submit your completed play to the tutor for written feedback.
Programme Structure
In this course you will explore:- finding your idea
- creating a structured plot
- developing a character
- creating dramatic action
- writing effective dialogue
- finding and nurturing your voice as a writer
- how to submit work to theatre companies and publishers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Creative Writing Drama View 60 other Short Courses in Drama in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open access and may suit actors trying to write their one person show, comedians wanting to pin down their routine in writing, unpublished playwrights trying to fine tune their work and complete beginners who have an idea and want to find the most effective way to bring it to fruition.
- This is an excellent opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the playwriting process.
Tuition Fee
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International
350 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 350 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
350 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 350 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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