Jul 07, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

THAR 3511 - Playwriting Style and Voice


Theory and practice of dramatic writing with an emphasis on varying style and defining voice.

Requisites: THAR 3510
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply theory and technique of basic plot and narrative structure to any variety of styles and forms.
  • Correctly self-identify personal strengths and weaknesses in craft, and challenge the weaknesses.
  • Correctly self-identify style preferences and subsequently apply craft to dramatic writing outside of those preferences.
  • Create an artistic vision statement based on one’s writing portfolio and previously identified elements of voice, style and intent.
  • Regularly execute appropriate critical theory and technique in discussion of assigned reading and peer play writing.


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