Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

An ability to recognise, analyse and practise the core types of non-fiction writing is an important part of the professional writer's practice. This unit promotes the acquisition of practical and analytical skills in a range of professional and personal non-fiction creative writing genres.

Aims

This unit aims to develop writing skills in a variety of non-fiction written modes, specifically essay and humorous writing, life writing, and writing on books, film, music, visual arts, food, and travel.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. identify creative non-fiction (essay and humorous writing, life writing, and writing on books, film, music, visual arts, food, and travel) as particular genres of writing with their own characteristics, conventions, history and assumptions;
2. Discuss, analyze and contextualize a range of creative non-fiction genres;
3. Apply your writing skills in relation to popular genres of writing for publication in print and electronic forms.

Content

This unit addresses content such as creative non-fiction writing skills development, creative non-fiction writing practice and analysis of genre elements.

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 on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight: 0%

Assessment name: Project (Applied)
Description: (summative and formative) A 1000 word review suitable for publication.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 3
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Creative Work
Description: (summative) A 2000 word piece of creative non-fiction suitable for publication.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End semester

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 - both oral and written elements
3. Submission of critiques of peers' works in progress
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout 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 readings will be made available via Blackboard.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

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: 21-Sep-2012