Art Studies: Dramaturgy of Stage and Screen Arts

What is taught in this program

The program Art Studies: Dramaturgy of Stage and Screen Arts teaches the craft of writing plays and screenplays, the literary foundation of theatre, cinema and television. Students study dramaturgy theory, genre and composition principles, and the history of world and national theatre and cinema. Basics of acting and directing, literary and art criticism, and aesthetics are also covered. The program is offered at the Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture and its Nukus branch.

Core skills include turning an idea into a plot, building characters, writing dialogue, analysing stage and screen works, and preparing academic articles and reviews. In practical classes, students develop short stage and screenplay projects.

Who will graduate

Graduates can work as screenwriters, playwrights, specialists in stage works, theatre and film critics, literary staff or assistants to artistic directors. Their main tasks include shaping the content of works, taking part in repertoire selection, and carrying out projects together with creative teams.

Where you can work

In Uzbekistan, these specialists can find jobs in state and private theatres, film studios, television channels, culture and arts institutions, concert organisations, publishing houses, and media and creative agencies. Research institutions studying cultural heritage, educational organisations and mass media also need them. Working independently as a screenwriter or proposing stage projects is a growing option.

Who it suits

This program suits applicants who love literature, theatre and cinema, enjoy building stories, and like observing people and expressing their feelings through words. Good reading and writing skills, analytical thinking, imagination and teamwork are valuable. For young people who want to express their ideas clearly and confidently, this field offers interesting opportunities.