playwriting courses?

Most universities and TAFEs offer creative writing courses, which usually include a little on scriptwriting. However, you should probably check out the trinity (NIDA, WAAPA, VCA). I know Swinburne does offer a playwrighting component as part of their theatre course, and possibly a short course version. I do know that the Australian College of Journalism's parent (I forget their name but if you google the ACJ, you'll find it) does a correspondence course in scriptwriting. I took one of their courses and they were good. Might I also suggest looking in other places: your local state writers organisation will have a list of links to courses, as well as offer classes of their own, grants, development programs, etc. Try the CAE too. (Also writers organisations often have a list of dramaturgs, for which you can hire to help you develop your work) I've been updating my list of theatre links, and all of my writing/writers links can now be found on delicious for all to view. There's a number of good ones there from which you can find local courses to suit your needs. Find the list here: http://del.icio.us/na3 My old list has a (possibly outdated) list of theatre-related courses: http://www.thepromptcopy.com/pip/theatrelinks.htm Mini-monster puppets customised just for you! at Puppets in Melbourne