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| March 3 | Introduction to the Course | pp.viii-16 | |
| March 4 | The Germinal Idea |
Write a description of an action taking place. Describe only those things that can be seen. Use no dialogue, although you may use other sounds. The scene should take place in one location, but don't worry about stage terminology. length: 1-2 pages |
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| March 5 | Structure | Exercise 1, p. 15 Do any three. | |
| March 6 | Present Ideas | Exercise 2, p. 16 | |
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| March 10 | Present Pitches | pp. 17 - 39 | |
| March 11 | Formua - Beginning | ||
| March 12 | Formula - Middle | ||
| March 13 | Formula - End | Exercise 2, p. 38 | |
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| March 17 | Share Formula Ideas | pp. 40 - 57 | |
| March 18 | Characters | Describe three people you know as characters (No one in this class) Use Ex. 5, p.56 as your guide. | |
| March 19 | Character sharing | ||
| March 20 | Dimension of Character | Ex. #2, p. 55 Limit yourself to 10-20 lines | |
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| March 24 | Easter break - no class | ||
| March 25 | Conflict- What is it? |
Write a two person scene in which the conflict seems trivial, but not to the characters. Resolve the conflict (2 pages) |
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| March 27 | Share Conflicts |
Write a two person scene where the conflict is openly crucial Resolve the conflict. |
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| March 28 | Share Conflicts | Perfect 10 pp.1x-58 | Begin 10 Minute play - Use Ex. #1, p. 38 |
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| March 31 | Share Ten Minute ideas | ||
| April 1 | Share Ten Minute ideas | ||
| April 2 | Format and Style-Type Script | pp. 133- 151 Handout | |
| April 3 | Stage Directions | Handout | |
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| April 7 | Writing Day - No Class | First Draft - Ten Minute Play | |
| April 8 | 10 Minute Play Draft Reading | Bring enough copies of your play to facilitate a reading in class | |
| April 9 | 10 Minute Play Draft Reading | ||
| April 10 | 10 Minute Play Draft Reading | ||
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| April 14 | Form Writing | pp. 59-106 | Ten Minute Play due - Develop One Act Play Ideas |
| April 15 | Dramatic Principles | ||
| April 16 | Story Building | ||
| April 17 | Time Locks | ||
| April 21 | Share Play Ideas | ||
| April 22 | Dialogue - Words and Imagery | ||
| April 23 | Dialogue - Rhythm, Tempo, Sound | Write a rhythm poem - No words only sounds | |
| April 24 | Beats/Idea Units | ||
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| April 28 | Diction/Melody |
Listen to and write down the dialogue of two selected individuals. Write a scene of conflict, in at least three beats, in which you incorporate into your dialogue some of the speech habits you've observed. 2 – 3 pages |
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| April 29 | What's already happened | ||
| April 30 | Other structures: French scenes, three character conflicts, monologue | Write a scene that places three characters in a situation of conflict. The scene can be three sided or two sided with two people against one. 3-5 pages | |
| May 1 | Summary | ||
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| May 5 | Writers' Forum - Share Conflicts | In the Writer's Forum we will bring material, ideas, problems, etc to the class for discussion | |
| May 6 | Writers' Forum | ||
| May 7 | Writers' Forum | ||
| May 8 | Writers' Forum | ||
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| May 12 | Read First Draft | First draft of a one act play | |
| May 13 | Read First Draft | ||
| May 14 | Read First Draft | ||
| May 15 | Read First Draft | ||
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| May 19 | Read First Draft | ||
| May 20 | Read First Draft | ||
| May 21 | Final Draft Due | One Act Play due | |
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| May 24 | Final Exam Scheduled - 2:30 p.m. | ||