Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

THA 207 — Fundamentals of Playwriting

THA department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

turn story to dramatic plot, then drama skit with infusion of dialogue and characterization
develop playwriting skills by building plot, character and dialogue as well as conflict into the play text
highlight features of different genres of plays
write mini, or full-length plays for the stage or the screen
utilize some online playwriting apps
apply ethical considerations in playwriting, and

Course contents

Introduction to playwriting.Genre of plays.The meaning of scenario or Plot.Setting.Narrative techniques.Characterisation.Use of language and themes.The demonstration of writing skills.Types of plays.The elements/stages of playwriting.Hands on plot construction: plot structure and plot devices.Scripting language.Online writing…

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study THA 207.

THA 207 — Fundamentals of Playwriting

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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