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Playmakers Series:Playwright

Develop technique and confidence in your capacity to produce opportunities for original dramatic works through your creative writing.

Outline of Activity

Bring your imagination to life by writing and submitting a short one act play on any topic of your choice. The play will be developed and produced by our in-house production company 'Playmakers', where you will be able to celebrate the realisation of your ideas on stage with a live audience.

Learning Outcomes

Through this activity students will develop the following skills:

  • Original dramatic work performed to a live audience
  • Evaluating world views and representing them artistically through drama
  • Develop the fundamentals of dramatic writing exploring structure, character and story
  • Increase confidence and communication through skill development

Assessment Details

    For EDGE Award accreditation students will be assessed on:
  • Submission of 20 page script
  • 600 word reflective essay on the process of idea development to finished product

Level of Commitment

40 hours

Contact

Participants should contact Dr Adrian M O'Connell am.oconnell@ulster.ac.uk regarding EDGE Award accreditation