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TWP 340 - Sketch Comedy Writing


Prerequisites, TWP 127  or TWP 128  and Dodge College major or minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. This course is designed to teach the professional and creative requirements involved in writing sketch comedy. Students will learn to write comedy sketches in a number of different styles including commercial parodies, “in-one” monologues, slice of life comedy, character-driven comedy, physical comedy, and political and topical satire as well as learning to construct jokes within the context of a sketch, and as stand-alone elements as part of a comedic monologue. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits