We have heard about a new Playwriting course that has been developed by the University of Glasgow and Playwright's Studio Scotland. The fully online course is available from FutureLearn, an online resource for hundreds of courses.
"This course will provide an accessible and illuminating introduction to key playwriting skills. The course is taught by a leading professional playwright and presented in association with Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland; the only arts organisation in the UK exclusively dedicated to the artistic development of writers for live performance. The course will provide an ideal pathway towards further study, including the Playwriting and Dramaturgy MLitt offered by University of Glasgow."
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/an-introduction-to-playwriting
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Identify the fundamental elements of plays and playwriting
- Improve playwriting skills through exploring key elements of the craft including setting, character, dialogue, structure and style
- Identify key elements of theatricality in playwriting
- Apply strategies around finding inspiration and perseverance with your playwriting
- Evaluate and identify opportunities for sharing your playwriting with others
The course is available with limited access for free, for a period of 4 weeks from when you sign up. Alternatively, for a single one off payment of £59, you can get lifetime access, as well as a completion certificate