Playwriting, Minor

This minor is designed for students interested in writing for stage and screen. Uniting the study of significant works of drama with the creative writing process, students explore diverse styles of plays, playwrights, theories, forms, and movements.  This minor includes course options from the Departments of English, Communications Studies, and Media and Screen Studies.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
THTR 1101	Introduction to Theatre	4
THTR 2330	Playwriting	4

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete two of the following:		8
COMM 1511	Communication and Storytelling
ENGL 1600	Introduction to Shakespeare
INAM 1300 and INAM 1301	The Politics of Narrative in Theatre and The Politics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
INAM 2000	Ethics in Creativity
MSCR 3389	Screenwriting: Short Film
THTR 1400	Documentary Theatre Project
THTR 2200	The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2335	Boston Theatre Experience
THTR 2500	Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 3100	Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200	Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3325	Dramaturgical Inquiry
THTR 5300	Devised Theatre Project

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor