Storytelling and Genre Writing

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Candidature in Diploma in Arts

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  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

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  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

This subject is an introduction to writing creative narratives. It introduces students to essential storytelling techniques and provides a vocabulary for understanding the craft of constructing narratives that reflect genre conventions and reader expectations. Students learn skills in creative writing through constructing a story that is inspired by a theme, such as journeys. The subject guides students through the stages of developing an idea, designing and drafting a story, and editing. Students explore how selected authors portray places, events, characters and themes. Writing is understood as a process that draws on experience, research, craft, feedback and revision.

Assessment 1 Introductory story exercise: 250 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 2 Story design: 1250 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 3 Edited story and reflection: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4

• Story design (35%)
• Introductory story exercise (5%)
• Edited story and reflection (60%)