Creative Writing

• This course is offered as a 200 hour elective.

• This course is offered as a 100 hour elective.

In this course students explore the fundamental aspects of creative writing through a variety of forms. Students will explore where ideas come from through developing increasingly sophisticated pieces of writing that focus on utilising language features and structures. Through examining and composing their own suite of writing, students will hone their writing skills to become more efficient in their use of language and develop their understanding of the writing process.

Objectives of the course are:

Through the study of creative writing students will learn to:

• Use language with precision to convey meaning

• Creatively and imaginatively interpret and represent the world

• Develop and sustain their own authentic voice

• Critically assess the structural integrity of a variety of texts

• Reflect on and evaluate their own creative work

The Course Topics