Units
Introduction to Creative Writing
Unit code: KWB101
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
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This course develops creative, critical and analytical skills in reading and writing a variety of creative textual forms. You acquire an understanding and some practice in crafting various forms of poetry and short fiction.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit examines various forms of creative writing in order to provide skills in written creative language as well as a basic theoretical background. It is appropriate in developing writing and critical skills for professional writers such as literary creative writers and journalists, as well as for para-writing professions such as law or health communication.
Aims
This unit aims to facilitate the development of introductory creative, critical and analytical skills in reading and writing including poetry and short fiction.
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Analyse and critically engage with short stories and poetry, and construct a short creative work based on a developing understanding of creative writing theory and practice.
2. Explain contemporary and historical critical and creative writing theories and their relation to writing.
3. Identify conceptual and practical links between historical and contemporary creative writing strategies and a range of literary works, including your own work.
4. Critically review contemporary and innovative literary forms, and critically analyse a creative work with regard to both its content and form.
Content
The unit addresses content such as poetry and short fiction. The unit looks at the development of these literary forms as a way of understanding how a practitioner might best approach both the writing and critical analysis of them in the contemporary context.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Classroom practice includes an integrated program of lectures and tutorials, with a balance of small group, large group, online and individual activities. Guided writing activities and critical discussion of writing theories and works will form the backbone of most tutorials. You are encouraged to develop your understanding of the theoretical content of the course by engaging in innovative forms of writing and analysis. Opportunities for the discussion of alternative forms of writing practice or analysis, and workshopping of works in progress will be part of some sessions. The lecture series also include guest lectures from published authors and other industry professionals who share their knowledge of the art and business of writing.
Assessment
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback throughout the semester, through online and in-class peer critique, and also through written feedback from your tutor. Weight: 0%
Assessment name:
Portfolio
Description:
(Formative and Summative) A multi-phase assessment based on 3 requirements:
1. Submission of a folio of writing activities.
2. Participation in editorial process.
3. Submission of critiques of peers works in progress
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Throughout Semester
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
(Formative and Summative) Assessment activity that replicates the real world conditions of having to think and write quickly and professionally in a disciplined way within a short time period including applying understanding of required readings and other unit content.
Relates to objectives:
2, 3, 4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Creative Work
Description:
(Formative and Summative) A written creative piece 1500 - 2000 words.
Relates to objectives:
1, 3, 4
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End Semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Required Texts
Required readings will be made available via Blackboard.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit other than those usually faced in the gaining of new knowledge (eg: identity crises, artistic integrity crises, existential angst, etc).
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 11-Oct-2012
