About Program
Sub-Department of Theatrical Writing which requires a special talent examination for entry is one of the three majors of Drama Department. The department which provides training for theatrical writing techniques study the changes and conversions of the dramatic forms from the ancient Greek texts to the contemporary texts. In order to students’ correct interpretation by comprehending the history, the lectures are supported by minor disciplines and are given insight into the fields such as philosophy, psychology and history by using the course contents. The students use the theoretical studies in applied courses. The syllabus is enriched with both the common lectures in Sub-Department of Theatre History and Theory and Sub-Department of Acting and the selected lectures from other departments. Senior students write a gradution play by using the knowledge they acquired during the theoretical and practical training process.
Goals
The aim of the program is to train scholars and qualified writers who have both theoretical and practical knowledge of theatrical writing from the beginning until today; who follow the new trends on writing in their field; who have knowledge of the cultural, historical, social, economic, political, philosophic, scientific and literary developments which shape the analyzed work; who adopt scientific thinking; who have the capability of creative and critical thinking; and who protect common good.
Summary of Program Outcomes
The student researches the changes in Turkish and world theatre and reviews play texts in each era contextually and formly. With the knowledge of the following his/her searches, the student gains writing experience. Also, the student matures at theatrical writing forms such as play texts, radio play text and scripting.