ENGL233-26SU2 (C) Summer Nov 2026 start

Creative Writing: From Page to Stage

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
End Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 15 November 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 29 November 2026

Description

This course offers a hands-on introduction to one-act plays, guiding students through the essentials of dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and stage direction. Over five weeks, students will read, analyze, write, and perform short plays, gaining insight into both the creative and performance aspects of theatre. Emphasis is placed on collaborative work, practical exercises, and the development of original scripts. The course will culminate in a live showcase of student-written one-act plays, allowing students to experience the full arc of theatrical production - from page to stage.

Prerequisites

Any 15 points at 100 level from ENGL; DISC101 or DISC102; or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

Restrictions

ENGL234, WRIT233

Equivalent Courses

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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