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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN DRAMATIC WRITING VWR010

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Why Study Dramatic Writing?

Dramatic writing involves writing stories and books that tell interesting and suspenseful stories.

It also can be writing scripts for film, television and theatre.

Dramatic writing will involve dialogue, action, maybe visual aspects. It will convey emotion and meaning to the reader or audience.

Studying dramatic writing helps you to develop your writing skills further. 

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

If you are a keen writer who would love to write more dramatic and suspenseful stories, books or scripts, then studying dramatic writing is a good way forward.  The course does not assume any prior knowledge, so it is suitable for beginners and professional writers.  You develop and improve your writing as you move through the course.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

The course consists of nine modules. There are seven core modules looking at dramatic writing, writing fiction, writing poetry etc. You then choose two modules from a list of electives that suit you and your interests.

During the course you will –

  • Master dramatic writing.
  • Learn the skills you need.
  • Understand the scope and nature of the genre.
  • Explore the possibilities for earning an income from work you undertake
  • Discover the reality of dramatic writing.
  • Develop your skills in writing, reviewing and editing.
  • Understanding the scope and nature of the genre.
  • Learn about writing fiction, how to plan a novel and the submission of a manuscript.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN DRAMATIC WRITING VWR010
 DRAMATIC WRITING BWR110
 EDITING I - BWR106
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 WRITING FICTION BWR105
 WRITING FOR CHILDREN BWR104
 WRITING POETRY BWR109
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 7 modules.
 ADVANCED FREELANCE WRITING BWR201 (Applied Writing)
 EDITING II BWR302
 EDITING PRACTICE BWR305
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
 RESEARCH PROJECT II BGN201
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
 WORKSHOP II BGN203

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What Next?

If you would like to start dramatic writing or improve your existing skills, this advanced certificate will help you to become a more rounded and skilful writer. Work with our tutors to develop your dramatic writing skills.

Suitable for complete beginners and writers who would like to write in a more dramatic way.

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Meet some of our academics

John MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.
Alison Pearce (general)P.G.Cert. Ed., M.Ecotourism, S.Sc. (Hons). Alison has held many positions including: University Lecturer, Writer, Quality Assurance Manager, Research Technician, Vet Nurse and stockwoman. Over 30 years industry experience, mostly in Australia and the UK.. Alison originally graduated with an honors degree in science from university and beyond that has completed post graduate qualifications in education and eco-tourism. She has managed veterinary operating theatre, responsible for animal anaesthesia, instrument preparation, and assistance with surgical techniques and procedures.
Maggi BrownMaggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more than three decades. Some of Maggi's qualifications include RHS Cert. Hort. Cert. Ed. Member RHS Life Member Garden Organic (HDRA) .
Tracey Jones (writing)Tracey has enjoyed creative writing since she was a child. She has had several short stories published and a novella. She is also a keen writer of children's stories and poetry. She has also written many academic and non-fiction books in the fields of psychology, sociology, child development, writing and marketing.


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