Creative Writing

104210 Creative Writing

Prerequisite: none      Credit: 1

Creative Writing looks to connect young writers to the writing community of Dripping Springs High School. Exploring poetry and short stories, Creative Writing looks to challenge new writers while allowing them space to create and find their voice.

101112 Creative Writing II/Independent Study in English

Prerequisite: Creative Writing      Credit: 1

Building on the experiences gained from Creative Writing, Advanced Creative Writing seeks to continue pushing young writers forward. The focus of this class is to produce content, reach larger audiences, and produce the school's literary magazine The Meraki. Writers are encouraged to submit to outside writing contests, participate in literary critiques, and explore longer forms of storytelling including screenplay and novella. 

Creative Writing III/Literature Genres

Prerequisite: Creative Writing      Credit: 1

Building on the experiences gained from Creative Writing, Advanced Creative Writing seeks to continue pushing young writers forward. The focus of this class is to produce content, reach larger audiences, and produce the school's literary magazine The Meraki. Writers are encouraged to submit to outside writing contests, participate in literary critiques, and explore longer forms of storytelling including screenplay and novella. 

MERAKI I: Literary Magazine

Prerequisite: Credit: 1

Featuring a brief survey of creative writing forms, Meraki Publishing will focus primarily on planning open mic nights, producing the literary magazine, and increasing the visibility of creative writing on campus. Meraki Publishing is a good fit for students interested in working in teams to plan events, advertise, conduct outreach, and coordinate and review writing submissions. Course material will include leadership development, communication strategies, project management, and creative writing. Students will also serve as mentors to Creative Writing students and planners of the Creative Writing Club. This is not an appropriate class for students who wish to focus exclusively on developing their writing abilities. 

MERAKI II: Humanities

Prerequisite: Credit: 1

An extension of Meraki Publishing, Meraki Publishing II students act as leaders within the Meraki Publishing class. They guide their fellow students in creating the literary magazine, passing along skills and lessons learned the previous year.