Undergraduate CUR-CWG220-2022
Experimental Writing
Express yourself through unconventional writing styles such as postmodern poetry, spoken word poetry and mixed media. Analyse how new genres fit into the literary landscape. Take part in thought-provoking workshops. Develop a portfolio of poetic work.
$1,828 $2,078
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply language-based and referent-based strategies to draft and develop a portfolio of new poetic texts
- identify, analyse and critically discuss post-modern poetry, avant-garde poetics and new and emerging genres within the context of contemporary culture
- create a performance text using a combination of speech-based poetry, mixed or multi-media, and/or the participation of the audience
- demonstrate skills in constructive criticism of experimental works in progress
- explore through creative practice how experimental texts can operate as a form of intervention.
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
An intermediate subject in the theory and practice of creative writing with a particular emphasis on contemporary avant-garde poetics and other experimental forms.
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- (Poetry) Portfolio (25%)
- A short performance text (30%)
- Major Project (45%)
Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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