Introduction to Creative and Professional Writing

• • The role of the writer
  • Self and other
  • The ethics of representation
  • Research methods 1 - the interview
  • Research methods 2 - observation
  • Research methods 3 - library and internet research
  • Genre 1 - the personal essay
  • Genre 2 - the short story
  • Genre 3 - the feature article Bringing it all together to create your own work

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio/Video Streaming

This subject was previously known as Introduction to Writing.

This subject explores representation in writing and how the dynamic relationship between Self and Other plays a central role in the writing process. The representation of the self and of others is central to a broad range of written genres and forms. Students of professional writing will find that the subject introduces them to a variety of genres and forms essential to the portfolio of a professional writer, and will discover how creative writing techniques can enrich their professional work.

This subject is NOT an introduction to the mechanics of writing (grammar, punctuation, expression, etc.), but an introduction to the writing profession, publishing and the genres and forms of creative and professional writing.

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• Essay (30%)
• Folio (30%)
• Major Project (40%)

Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22

Next study term: 26 Feb 23 to 28 May 23