Undergraduate CUR-CWG100-2023

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

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023
27 Nov 2023

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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

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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

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