Course overview
This course teaches students how to write, craft and critique prose in a range of forms. Students will learn and practice the fundamentals of fiction, such as plot, setting, character, point-of-view and style, and will be exposed to a range of theories associated with crafting these elements. Students will also develop their critical skills through reading innovative and engaging fiction and will learn to reflect critically on their own and others’ writing.
- Foundations of Fiction
- Developing Characters and Narrative Techniques
- Refining Style and Preparing for Publication
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse and reflect upon the use of creative writing techniques in written works;
- Close read and analyse contemporary writing examples and their critical contexts;
- Evaluate and apply methodologies and/or theories to fictional outputs;
- Create and edit pieces of fiction to form a complete work;
- Evaluate creative writing produced by peers to offer feedback;
Availability
Class details
Magill
Class number 59689
Section LE01
Size 90
Available 87
Class number 55231
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 55230
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 55229
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 27
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 55759
Section LE01
Size 90
Available 88
Class number 55234
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 55233
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 55232
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 30
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