Undergraduate CUR-CWG100-2021
Creative Writing
Unleash your inner wordsmith. Learn the narrative techniques different types of writing use and why, before putting pen to paper yourself. Develop short scenes for the stage, deconstruct poetry, and get knee-deep in creative writing workshops.
$1,812 $2,062
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 31 May 2021
- 29 Nov 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
13
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
13
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- identify the basic narrative techniques used in classic and contemporary short stories and apply them to the production of a new short story
- develop short scenes for film or the stage with regard to the relationship between dialogue and action
- identify the basic tools and techniques used in the construction of poetry and certain poetic forms and apply to the production of new poetic works
- employ constructive criticism skills to facilitate a supportive and productive creative writing workshop environment
- critically reflect on own creative practice with reference to key theories and concepts.
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- Introduction
- Storytelling and narrative
- Short story forms
- Short story techniques
- Workshop techniques and practice
- Poetry – Finding a Voice
- Poetic form
- Poetry – Sound patterning
- Poetry – Workshopping and editing
- Writing for Performance
- Dramatic action
- Script dialogue
- Scene writing
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
An introductory creative writing subject leading to completed examples of the student's own prose, poetry and writing for performance.
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- Short story (30%)
- Poetry portfolio (35%)
- Script for performance (35%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.