Careers360 Logo
Interested in this College?
Get updates on Eligibility, Admission, Placements Fees Structure
Compare

Quick Facts

Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Writing successfully for the Stage Certification Course is a segment of the University of Cambridge’s Micro Master’s program in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries. The course will assist students in transforming their ideas into well-structured stories with necessary plot settings.

The Writing successfully for the Stage Training Course is a self-paced course that focuses on different aspects of dialogue writing including its form, style, theme and the ways to structure a play-text that represents the creative ideas of the writer. The course will be directed by Abigail Docherty, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge.

The Writing successfully for the Stage Online Course is an intermediate-level course that requires learners to study “Finding Your Voice as a Playwright: scenes, themes and character”. The course will help students understand the techniques of combining stage direction, set design and music to create their dream play. The self-paced course can be taken by the learners by paying the fee or free cost. The free enrollment will give them access to the programme for a limited duration. 

The Highlights

  • Shareable certificate upon completion
  • Self-paced course 
  • 4 weeks duration
  • 8 to 10 hours weekly study
  • English medium
  • Online course materials
  • Writing exercises
  • Graded assignments and exams
  • Knowledge of dialogue writing

Programme Offerings

  • Shareable Certificate upon completion
  • Self-paced Course
  • 4 Weeks Duration
  • 8 to 10 Hours Weekly Study
  • English medium
  • Online Course Materials
  • Writing Exercises
  • Graded Assignments and Exams

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 25061yesUniversity of Cambridge, Cambridge

The Writing successfully for the Stage Course is available as both free and paid courses. The free course will only give limited access to study materials whereas the paid course will give unlimited access. To participate in the assignments and exams and to obtain the final certificate, students need to enroll in the paid course.

Writing successfully for the Stage Course Fee Structure

Course

Amount

Writing successfully for the Stage

Rs. 25061/-


What you will learn

Communication skillsWriting skillsStorytelling

After completing the Writing successfully for the Stage Training Course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

  • Specialised knowledge of histories, forms, and traditions of writing for performance as well as the cultural contexts of innovative practitioners and practices within performance; of contemporary critical, analytical, and narrative theories of performance
  • Advanced awareness of the relevant market and distribution demands of entertainment industries
  • Enhanced understanding of the applications of performance in educational, community, and social contexts
  • Dramaturgical and script-editing skills within playwriting
  • Developed advanced self-management skills to include working in planned and improvisatory ways, as well as the ability to anticipate and accommodate change, ambiguity, creative risk-taking, uncertainty and unfamiliarity

Admission Details

Here are the steps to enroll in the Writing successfully for the Stage Online Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://www.edx.org/course/writing-successfully-for-the-stage.

Step 2: Click on the enroll option in the course description.

Step 3: When the tap opens, enter your name, email id and password and create a new account.

Step 4: Once your account is created you can choose the course name and enroll.

Instructors

University of Cambridge, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many hours should I contribute weekly for the course?

The Writing successfully for the Stage Course would require learners to contribute 8 to 10 hours on a weekly basis.

2: Can I enroll in the free course?

Yes, students have the option to enroll in the free audit track of the course.

3: Will I get a master's degree from the University of Cambridge after completing the course?

No, this course is a part of the University of Cambridge’s Micro Master’s program in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries.

4: Do I need a background in creative writing to attend the course?

No, Writing successfully for the Stage Online Course is an intermediate level course that is open to all irrespective of their study background.

5: Do I get feedback for my submissions?

Yes, learners who are enrolled in the paid version or verified track of the course will receive feedback for their final assignment.

Articles

Back to top