ATS2824 · The writer’s voice: Techniques of creative writing

Overview

Creative writers are passionate about writing, and also about advancing their craft of writing. In this unit, you will develop as confident and committed creative writers. You will focus on techniques of voice and narration in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and scriptwriting. Particular attention will be given to the processes of in-class writing, drafting and revision.

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. initiate the writing of a new work of creative writing;
2. develop your craft through the use of in-class prompts and drafting;
3. commit yourself to a form of writing that best suits your skills and interests.

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.