Comedy writing - introduction

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College

Vocational qualification

In Richmond upon Thames

£ 165 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Richmond upon thames

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Course Overview:
This course will give you the skills needed to write two-minute sketches, the building blocks of comedy. You will discover valuable techniques in creating a flow of creative ideas and learn how to structure a sketch. You’ll explore ways of creating vivid, funny characters and writing sharp comic dialogue. There will also be advice on finding markets.

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Location

Start date

Richmond upon Thames (London)
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Parkshot, TW9 2RE

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

How to Enrol:
Enrolment is best carried out online. If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to Richmond Adult Community College and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Parkshot, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2RE.

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  • Touch Typing
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  • Jazz
  • Singing
  • Writing
  • Typing
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Course programme

Course Content:
Using mindmaps to brainstorm ideas. How to turn your raw material into ideas for comedy.
The different types of sketch.
Creating effective dialogue and the use of jokes and humour.
Looking at and discussing clips of classic sketches
Creating character sketches.
At the end of the course you will have a portfolio of material and be given advice on layout, presentation and selling of your sketches.

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Comedy writing - introduction

£ 165 VAT inc.

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