The Art of Writing Short Stories for Audio and Visual Performance
Do you have a desire to write a Drama for audio or visual performance? Would you like to learn the art of writing and developing short stories for 'physically' bringing them to life from the written page for both audio and visual performance?
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wishes to learn or improve techniques for developing their writing for the creative process of writing for performance, whether for audio or visual performance. Learn how leading story writers make their work so engaging and also creatively effective for successfully sharing with an audience/viewer, as well as a reader.
Entry Requirements
Their are no formal entry requirements, although a desire to create compelling short stories and to build on and share their ideas with a group would be necessary.
What will you learn?
- The art of writing
- Developing short stories for audio and visual performance
- The creative process
- New approaches to developing short story writing skills
- Analysis of leading writers, their work, and their methods
- Writing for an audience
How will you learn?
- Practical exercises
- Mechanisms to stimulate and aid the creative process
- Constructive discussions and analysis
- Investigative exercises built around leading writers’ work
What will you need to bring with you?
Notepad, pen, and YOUR IDEAS
How will you be assessed?
There are no formal examinations, but there will be assigned tasks to aid the creative process. There will also be an end of course evaluation.
Where next?
After this course. you will have the skills, knowledge and viewpoint to start or complete your own short story writing project.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or community@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: June 7, 2022 10:59 am
