ATS1059 · The writer's journey: Foundational forms of creative writing

Overview

Every story takes the reader on a journey. In this foundation subject you will experiment and discover your literary passions through the formative space of the writer's workshop. Through reading, writing, discussion and creative play, you will explore different modes of storytelling. You will also be introduced to a range of tools to activate and develop your creative writing.

Areas of study: Literary studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. read and write a range of creative forms with confidence and playfulness;
2. participate effectively in a creative writing workshop;
3. use imaginative, critical and creative strategies to recognise and deploy imagery, characterisation, setting and narrative;
4. articulate creative processes by engaging with influences.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.