NIDA NIDA Connect - Writing for Performance

NIDA Connect - Writing for Performance

Course Description

Identify and develop essential skills required to write a short script. Explore fundamental story principles and techniques to develop character and dialogue through the practice of writing scenes and exploring them in performance. Create a synopsis for a short stage play or film

Course Components

Unlocking creativity: Discover where ideas come from and harness your imagination to develop a storytelling point of view.
Dramatic story: Explore the role of tension, conflict, character relationships and action in structuring a compelling narrative.
Dialogue: Understand the world of a play through writing in the ‘voice’ of your characters.
Creative collaboration: Workshop with others to develop your writing ideas; create a short play or film synopsis.

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