This unit (ACP1055) engages with the writing process – it looks at how to turn ideas and inspiration into coherent narrative structures. Students will be introduced to the essential of storytelling through a focus on three writing areas fiction, nonfiction and script writing. This unit gives students the opportunity to experiment and practice with different forms of writing, develop their skills as critical readers as well as writers and build their knowledge of contemporary literature and film. Students also read the published fiction of emerging writers and are encouraged to contribute to student literary magazines. Class activities focus on historical and contemporary aspects of narrative and narrative structure, and on the contexts in which writers work. The unit may feature short film screenings and guest lectures by creative writers.
Unit details
Location:
Remote
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ACP1055
Prerequisites
Nil.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse and discuss diverse types of creative writing; | ||
| 2. | Develop the techniques of using the imagination, innovation, composition and revision in fiction and nonfiction writing, and in short film scriptwriting; | ||
| 3. | Discuss and evaluate their own and peers' creative writing in relation to creative writing conventions and the work of published creative writers; and | ||
| 4. | Develop a short film script or a short prose work of fiction or nonfiction and critique that exemplifies key techniques and principles of professional and creative writing. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 - Short reflective piece (500-600words) | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 - Short creative piece and responses to series of short answer questions (1200 words) | 45% |
| Assignment | Assignment 3 - Short creative piece and responses to series of short answer questions (1200 words) | 45% |
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