This course is to introduce the basic elements of playwriting. Students will be encouraged to express their concerns and feelings through drama. They will be guided step by step through practical exercises how to find and develop the materials for a play. At the end of the course, they will be able to create a short play on their own. Representative plays in the world drama repertoire, with emphasis on Hong Kong theatre, will be selected for illustration in class. Students will be able to learn how to appreciate a play and have a preliminary understanding of Hong Kong theatre.