Course overview
This introductory course surveys a range of literary forms, including prose fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and writing for performance. It exposes students to creative writing habits, techniques and genres that they will build upon as the degree progresses. It introduces the creative writing workshop, a key facet of the creative writing process, and offers opportunities to develop skills in critical reflection and critique alongside creative writing production.
- The Practice of Writing
- Creative Non-Fiction
- The Short Story
- Writing Poetry
- Writing for Performance: Theatre and Stage
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and creatively engage with a range of literary forms.
- Devise original short creative writing projects in response to prompts.
- Evaluate and critique published writing in a variety of forms and contexts.
- Write and revise polished creative and critical works that demonstrate attention to presentation, originality and clarity.
- Critically assess creative writing produced by students themselves, their peers, and other writers; offer sensitive feedback to other writers' work.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 21931
Section LE01
Size 125
Available 123
Class number 21935
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 21934
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 21933
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 21932
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 24475
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 29
Magill
Class number 30013
Section LE01
Size 150
Available 148
Class number 21939
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 21938
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 21937
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 21936
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 29038
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 29
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