Undergraduate CUR-CWG100-2019

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.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

25 Nov 2019
01 Jun 2020
30 Nov 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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.

Topics covered

- 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
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Online assignment submission
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

An introductory creative writing subject leading to completed examples of the student's own prose, poetry and writing for performance.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Short story (30%)
Poetry portfolio (35%)
Script for performance (35%)

Textbooks

Current study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Key Concepts in Creative Writing

Morrison, Matt

Recommended Only

Next study term (31 May 20 to 30 Aug 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-CWG-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Arts Creative Writing