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.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

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

Creative writing is a process that draws on experience, research, craft, feedback and revision. This subject is an introduction to writing creative narratives. It will introduce you to essential storytelling techniques and provide a vocabulary for understanding the craft of constructing narratives that reflect genre conventions and reader expectations. You will learn skills in creative writing through constructing a story that is inspired by a theme such as place. In this subject you will be guided through the stages of developing an idea, designing, drafting and editing a story. You will explore how selected authors portray places, events, characters and themes. Build your confidence with storytelling and enhance your writing skills within a supportive and flexible university learning environment at UNE.

Assessment 1 Scene and Statement: 250 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 2 Story Plan and Research Record: 1250 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 3 Edited Story and Reflection: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4

• Story Plan and Research Record (30%)
• Scene and Statement (10%)
• Edited Story and Reflection (60%)

Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22