Introduction to Creative Writing - AFE1218

Assessment 1: Written draft

3 drafts of creative work comprising poetry, prose fiction and a draft of a reflective seminar log equivalent to 500 words for each task.

Written draft

Assessment 2: Portfolio

A portfolio of writing consisting of short fiction and/or poetry.

Portfolio

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

A reflective and critical essay which demonstrates knowledge of topics covered in the seminar programme.

Written Assignment

All graduates of degree programmes can really gain advantages in the workplace by being able to think and write creatively. This module aims to develop creative thinking alongside Creative Writing skills. It also aims to clarify the principles of good writing and to enable you to reflect upon and improve your own abilities. It will also cover a variety of related academic skills in organisation of research, revising drafts and preparation of the final copy.
This module will focus on the creative writing process from initial inspiration and idea, through drafting, to ‘finished’ piece of work. The basic approach to the module is heuristic i.e. you will be encouraged to identify key issues and learn through practice, discussion and conscious reflection. Seminars will involve creative workshop exercises intended to help generate new ideas as well as themed discussions on some of the processes involved in writing poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction. The focus on process will help students structure and refine their own writing and there will be opportunities to present work in progress in workshops for positive and creative feedback. Reading as a writer is integral to the programme.

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English Literature

AFE1218 - Introduction to Creative Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing

Identify the differences between styles and registers of writing and the contexts to which they are and are not appropriate.

Demonstrate ability to utilise a range of techniques for literary and dramatic effect.

Write in a manner that is able to produce effects (such as persuasion, amusement, surprise).

Recognise the distinction between Creative Writing and other forms of writing.

Write passages of prose and poetry that dramatise ideas and/or events and the relationships between them with precision and clarity.

Critically evaluate and employ a range of techniques in imaginative writing.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key Creative Writing terms, methods and techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the genres of poetry, non-fiction and short fiction.

Recognise and employ the dynamic relationships between craft and technique, imagination, life experience and observation in literary creation.